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HKPR District Health Unit – Fewer Case Numbers Plus More Vaccine Supplies Equals Good News
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Declining case numbers and increasing vaccine supplies add up to good news for the Haliburton Kawartha
Ontario Responds to High Vaccination Rates, Modifies Restrictions in Long-Term Care Homes
Changes will help improve residents’ quality of life while keeping homes safe Ontario is responding to high levels of COVID-19
It’s Time to Say “Thank-You” to a Nurse
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Have you thanked a nurse lately? As Canada goes into a second year of the COVID-19 pandemic,
Ontario Unveils $2 Billion Plan to Keep Schools Safe and Support Learning Recovery and Renewal
Record-level Support for Mental Health and Learning Recovery Included as Part of a Historic Investment in 2021-22 School Year The
Northumberland County – Motorized Trails Set to Open for the Season
Motorized trails in the Northumberland County Forest will open for the season as of May 15, 2021. The off-road
Chace Meets the Challenges for Ed’s House
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YjS4DGy5Fc By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland There are some people who just want to help make things better for others. Chace Xavier is
Cleanup Begins Following Vandalism in Cobourg
A member of the property committee of Trinity United Church was helped by a volunteer cleaning up the graffiti
Exclusive – It’s The Law to Quarantine High-Risk Contacts But Health Unit Says Transition House “Is a Little Different”
The Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit said it is a legal requirement for COVID-19 high-risk contacts to
Transition House Staff Can Only Advise High Risk Contacts to Self-Isolate
It would seem even high-risk clients of Transition House can come and go as they please even though a
Try A Meaningful Mother’s Day Gift
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Gifts and flowers are wonderful ideas for Mother's Day, but Kathy Jackson hopes anyone who wants
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Video – Photo Gallery – Terry Fox Run Takes to the Streets of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ri7LRWYdHeM The 45th anniversary of the Marathon of Hope took place on Sunday, September 14, 2025 in communities across Canada. Port
Video – Photo Gallery – Canadian Disc Golf Championships Take Place in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTPvgGRoTiU The Canadian Disc Golf Championships wrapped up on Sunday, September 14, 2025 after being held on various courses throughout
Notice of Demolition Permit for 390 King Street East (former Brookside Property)
Permit excludes buildings under consideration of the Ontario Heritage Act The Town of Cobourg Development Division would like to advise
Ontario Investing $10 million to Build New South Bowmanville Recreation Centre
$200 million Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund supporting economic growth and building healthier communities The Ontario government is investing
City of Belleville Now Seeking Feedback on Short-Term Accommodation By-law
The City of Belleville is now reviewing the Short-Term Accommodation (STA) By-law 2022-42 to ensure its relevance and effectiveness
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – Canadian Disc Golf Championships Take Place in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTPvgGRoTiU The Canadian Disc Golf Championships wrapped up on Sunday, September 14, 2025 after being held on various courses throughout
Video – Photo Gallery – Grace Bowen Honoured at Cobourg Community Centre
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jd55SgPdt-U On the same morning local residents were participating in the Terry Fox Run, the memory of Grace Bowen was
Video – Salmon Is A Big Draw for Both Port Hope and Cobourg for Different Reasons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt6faWTnvas If you're ever along the waterways of Cobourg and Port Hope this time of year the main word you're
Video – Parking Is A No No Where There Are No, No Parking Signs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvKTvM9QfBs A Cobourg Municipal By-Law Officer issues a $160 fine to a pickup truck parked in a parking lot just
Video – Culvert Installation Goes Smoothly in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ajhGH-ujVE It certainly appeared worked progressed much faster than anticipated installing the northern half of the new culvert on King
- Crime
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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Back-To-Back Losses for Port Hope Panthers to Open PJHL Season
The Trent Hills Thunder scored three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the Port Hope Panthers 3-2
Flesch Brothers from Cobourg Representing Canada in Men’s Rugby
Cobourg’s Mason and Noah Flesch, both St. Mary Catholic Secondary School alumni, were in the starting lineup for Canada’s
Video – Photo Gallery – Canadian Disc Golf Championships Take Place in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTPvgGRoTiU The Canadian Disc Golf Championships wrapped up on Sunday, September 14, 2025 after being held on various courses throughout
Cougars Suffer Third Straight Loss in Trenton
Beckett Ewart opened the scoring against his former club as the Trenton Golden Hawks downed the visiting Cobourg Cougars
Cobourg Cougars Fall to Newmarket in Home Opener
The Cobourg Cougars are winless through two games to start the Ontario Junior Hockey League regular season. Coming off a