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Board of Health Supports Decriminalization Calls
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland With opoid-related death rates higher in the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge Health Unit jurisdiction higher than
Board of Health Expresses Concern Over Optometrist Situation
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland While the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit Board of Health does not feel comfortable
Vaccinations Are A Multiple Focus for HKPR
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit Medical Officer of Health Dr. Natalie Bocking described the
Sign Up Now to Learn More about Rotary Youth Exchange Program
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Field trips, sports teams – to the list of wonderful opportunities local secondary school students can
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared Over at Palisade Gardens in Cobourg
The Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit has declared the COVID-19 outbreak at Palisade Gardens and James Club
St. Anthony Students in Port Hope Learn About The True History of Residential Schools
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6rVB0g9TBM On Wednesday, October 20, 2021 students at St. Anthony Catholic Elementary School in Port Hope participated in a special
Ontario Announces Municipalities’ 2022 Funding
Ontario provides early notice and much-needed stability to municipalities for 2022 The Ontario government is announcing 2022 funding allocations under
Local Medical Officer of Health Has Tips for a Safe Halloween
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit Medical Officer of Health Dr. Natalie Bocking set aside
Local Medical Officer of Health Not “Comfortable” With Large Crowds Gathering For Parades
The local Medical Officer of Health said she has concerns with large crowds gathering for Santa Claus parades. Haliburton Kawartha
Special Message from the Campbellford Memorial Hospital Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) wishes to advise that Margaret Beatty will be leaving her
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Cobourg Mayor Issues Statement Following Northumberland County Warden’s Statement
Friday, January 30, 2026 Statement from the Office of the Mayor I have never directly said or inferred ever the sentiments
Update – Video – Photo Gallery – Investigators Discover Body Found at Colborne Fire Scene
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvUu6WuQdjY A brother and sister stood waiting for any news after their mother was missing after fire engulfed the Northumberland County
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – At Least 20 People Displaced Following Apartment Fire in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peFOiCS_HBw Officials are still trying to account for everyone after a Northumberland County Housing Corporation apartment complex was destroyed by
Video – Photo Gallery – Chilly Sunset Along the Lakeshore in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBYsaEqePA0 Cold warnings once again as the area goes into a deep freeze on Friday, January 30, 2026. Another beautiful sunset
Northumberland County Responds to Cobourg Mayor’s Interview with Today’s Northumberland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcUQM0ixTjs Northumberland County has responded to comments made by Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland with Today's Northumberland on January 28, 2026. In
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Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – At Least 20 People Displaced Following Apartment Fire in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peFOiCS_HBw Officials are still trying to account for everyone after a Northumberland County Housing Corporation apartment complex was destroyed by
Video – Photo Gallery – Chilly Sunset Along the Lakeshore in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBYsaEqePA0 Cold warnings once again as the area goes into a deep freeze on Friday, January 30, 2026. Another beautiful sunset
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,
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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