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Breaking News – House Destroyed by Fire in Harwood
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozoLDa6GsRA A Harwood home was destroyed by fire on Friday, February 18, 2022. At approximately 8:30 p.m. Hamilton Township Fire Department
Ice Jam Cleared from Ganaraska River in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GT5yLaeney4 Things are running smoothly along the Ganaraska River once again. On Thursday, February 17, 2022 a ice jam just south
Fully Funded New Program Supports Safe Aging in Place
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County council heard good news at its February meeting – funding has been received that
Ontario Launches Largest Tutoring Support Program
Highest Investment in Learning Recovery, Mental Health & Public Education February 17, 2022 Following two years of global learning disruption, caused
OPG – Winter Water Can Pose Additional Dangers – Stay Clear, Stay Safe this Family Day
The Family Day long weekend is a great time for winter activities, but Ontario Power Generation (OPG) reminds you
Ice Jam Clogs Ganaraska River in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WlMtm8mu30 Mother Nature paid a visit to the Ganaraska River in Port Hope on Thursday, February 17, 2022. With the warm
HKPR District Health Unit Media Scrum – Continued Cautious Optimism is the Word
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland At this week's COVID-19 media scrum, Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit Medical Officer of
Flatbed Trailer Catches Fire on Highway 401 East of Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80L4Rrfz_Nw Emergency services were called to a flatbed trailer fire on Highway 401 east of Cobourg on Wednesday, February 16,
HKPR District Health Unit – Continuing Improvements to Key Public Health Indicators Allow for Easing of Public Health Measures
As More COVID-19 Restrictions Lift, People Still Urged to Remain Vigilant Against the Virus Even as more provincial COVID-19 restrictions
Not Too Late to Apply for Northumberland Hills Hospital Scholarship
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland Hills Hospital announces a one-month extension to apply for its annual Health Professions Scholarship. While these
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Town of Cobourg Flags at Half-Staff in Honour of Fallen Officers
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Town of Cobourg would like to advise residents that at the request of the Mayor,
Former Site of Transition House Sold
As first reported by Today’s Northumberland, the former site of Transition House at 10 Chapel Street in Cobourg has
Video – Photo Gallery – Five Hours with the Lawrence Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzBSeZ7ouhw Sometimes you don't intend to spend five hours working on a story — it just happens. Yesterday's event wasn't really
Video – Brief Tour On Cobourg’s East Pier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBvH5DuriHs A vehicle took a brief tour of the east pier in Cobourg on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Shortly after 2
Video – Photo Gallery – Tall Ship St. Lawrence II Leaves Cobourg Harbour Heading for Hamilton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGwARJvrrZE The tall ship, St. Lawrence II bid farewell to Cobourg Harbour on Thursday, June 11, 2026 on its way
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Video – Photo Gallery – Five Hours with the Lawrence Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzBSeZ7ouhw Sometimes you don't intend to spend five hours working on a story — it just happens. Yesterday's event wasn't really
Video – Photo Gallery – Tall Ship St. Lawrence II Leaves Cobourg Harbour Heading for Hamilton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGwARJvrrZE The tall ship, St. Lawrence II bid farewell to Cobourg Harbour on Thursday, June 11, 2026 on its way
Video – Photo Gallery – Fog, Sails and Summer Activity Fill Cobourg’s Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfXlqqsg6RA There was no shortage of activity along Cobourg's lakeshore on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, as residents and visitors took
Video – Photo Gallery – Beekeeping Info Session for First Responders and Military Members Coming to Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHyEB-kwC-A If you've ever wondered what it takes to keep a hive, harvest honey, or simply spend time among thousands
Video – Photo Gallery – Inside Canada’s Largest Indoor Aquarium: A Look at Ripley’s Toronto Attraction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-B7vzrZzvM Located in downtown Toronto at the base of the CN Tower, Ripley's Aquarium of Canada is the country's largest
- 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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Lauchlan Whelan Drafted by Windsor Spitfires
Cobourg’s Lauchlan Whelan was a first round pick Friday night at the 2026 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection draft
Municipality of Port Hope Receives $158,200 from Jays Care Foundation
At a Blue Jays watch party yesterday, Port Hope baseball fans, young athletes and community members received exciting news:
Video – Photo Gallery – Toronto Blue Jays Rally to Beat the Baltimore Orioles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-h87bX5jdU Over 41,000 people watched the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at the
Local Players Win Memorial Cup With Kitchener Rangers
(Pictured in graphic: Jared Woolley, top, Andrew MacNiel, bottom) Two Northumberland County hockey players are Memorial Cup champions after helping
Cobourg will still have junior A Cougars due to simultaneous OJHL franchise relocations
The Ontario Junior Hockey Hockey announced the simultaneous relocation of two member franchises Friday, including the Cobourg Cougars, ahead