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MP Lawrence Releases Statement on Inflation
Philip Lawrence, Member of Parliament for Northumberland-Peterborough South, released the following statement on Statistics Canada’s report detailing inflation levels
HKPR Doing Relatively Well with COVID – For Now
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Compared to other parts of Ontario, Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit Medical Officer of
Cobourg Legion Branch 133 – Out With the Old and In With the New
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7btJ-jIqVA The former Legion Branch 133 on Orr Street is coming down in Cobourg. Workers have been on the site since
Ford Government Cannot be Trusted to Protect Full-Day Kindergarten Says ETFO
Recent remarks by Minister of Education Stephen Lecce have raised concerns that the Ford government may be looking to
Ontario Supporting Safe, Innovative Festivals and Events in Northumberland
Historic investment will help people reconnect with their communities in new ways, support local economies The Ontario government is investing
The 28th Annual Light Up a Life Campaign Launches Across Northumberland
The 28th anniversary of the Light Up a Life fundraising campaign in support of Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) Foundation
Retired Teachers Group Makes Significant Donation to Cornerstone Family Violence Centre
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre's shelter has been significantly improved, thanks to the recent $2,485 donation
HKPR Health Unit Posts Enforcement Activities and Charges Related to Reopening Ontario Act
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit is posting a list of its enforcement activities tied to the
Port Hope Restaurant Owner Says “Intimidation Tactic” By Health Unit Won’t Work
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MvrZOixHqI The owner of Local No 90 Bar and Kitchen in Port Hope has been hit with three summons under
Independent Scary Flick Wraps Up Filming in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOdBdyGcga8 An independent horror film has just about wrapped up shooting in Port Hope. The film was the vision of Port
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Lakelands Public Health – Cold Warning Issued as Severe Cold Weather Approaches
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Lakelands Public Health Urges Caution as Low Temperatures Pose Serious Health Risk Lakelands Public Health is issuing
Cobourg Council – Mayor Shares Prime Motivation for Warming Room
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland In debates over a daytime warming room at Cobourg council this week, Mayor Lucas Cleveland said
Cobourg Council – Reform or Else, Mayor Warns Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcUQM0ixTjs By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland has put Northumberland County on notice with his remarks at Wednesday's Cobourg
Cobourg Council – A Tale of Two Warming Rooms
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg Warming Room and Respite Centre described in glowing terms by Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland
Cobourg Council – Pilot Sidewalk Snow Removal Project Will Be Explored
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland A pilot project to provide sidewalk snow clearing for a set number of seniors will be
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Video – Snow Covered Hydrants in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXls1Q7-S4w With the amount of snow the area has been getting it’s inevitable that fire hydrants may not be visible
Video – Photo Gallery – It’s a True Canadian Winter As The Snow Just Keeps Coming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7QB_1trMZg It maybe wasn’t as bad as what it was predicted to be, but we still got slammed with another
Breaking News – Video – Home Destroyed by Fire in Municipality of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbwv06v0LGw A family is homeless after fire destroyed their home in the Municipality of Port Hope on Sunday, January 25,
Video – Fast and Furious Take Part in a Fun Day on Rice Lake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44nqO6QNDkQ The chilly temperatures didn’t stop a number of people heading to Bewdley on Saturday, January 24, 2026 for some
Peterborough County OPP – Four Firearms and Over Two Kilograms of Fentanyl Seized (Names Released)
Seven people are facing several charges after the seizure of a large amount of illicit drugs and four handguns. In
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OPP – Nearly 600 Stolen Vehicles Recovered as a Result of Project Vector
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Auto Theft and Towing (PATT) Team and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
OPP – Over 30 People Arrested Regarding Auto Thefts
Thirty-four individuals residing in Montréal and the surrounding area have been arrested following a joint forces operation between the
OPP – 274 Illegal Firearms Seized in Record Breaking Drug Bust
Province's largest seizure of handguns and assault-style rifles results in 16 arrests, 279 charges and one wanted person The Ontario
Quinte West OPP – Five People Charged with Murder (Names Released)
Five People Charged with Murder Five people have been charged with murder in connection with a death in early January
Durham Regional Police – Suspect Wanted in Killing of Pickering Casino Security Guard
Investigators have released the name and photo of a male wanted in the killing of a Pickering Casino security
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West Northumberland Curling Club Member Competing at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Kristina (Adams) Brauch of the West Northumberland Curling Club is set to play for Team Newfoundland and Labrador at
Local Players in OHL U16 Showcase in Peterborough This Week
Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan will compete Tuesday and Wednesday at the Ontario Hockey League’s U16 Top Prospects Showcase
Current Competes at World Cross Country Running Championships, Signs Nike Contract
Kate Current, originally from Precious Corners just north of Cobourg, competed for Canada in the mixed relay at the
Cobourg Cougars Head Into New Year with Lengthy Losing Streak
The Cobourg Cougars junior A hockey club will look to reverse its fortunes after the calendar flips to 2026. Following
Port Hope’s Owen Beck Scores First NHL Goal
(Photo courtesy of Montreal Canadiens) In his 21st NHL game, Port Hope’s Owen Beck scored the first goal of his