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Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board Masks Mandatory When School Returns – For Most
To KPR Families in Northumberland and Peterborough Counties, Today (Wednesday January 20, 2021), the provincial government announced schools in Ontario
Cobourg Police Services Board Unanimously Re-Elect Chair and Vice Chair for 2021
At the Cobourg Police Services Board meeting, held on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, in accordance with section 28 (1)
MPP Announces Schools in Northumberland and Peterborough Set to Open on January 25
On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, MPP Piccini welcomed the news from Education Minister Stephen Lecce that local in-person learning
Northumberland County – Daytime Warming Room and Overnight Warming Room Now Open in Cobourg
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County has announced a daytime Warming Room open in Cobourg for unsheltered residents to come
HKPR District Health Unit – Video – District Medical Officer of Health Optimistic Vaccine Will Be Here In Weeks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQU9SrPjp8o&feature=youtu.be By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Despite disruptions to the supply chain for the Pfizer vaccine, the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District
Student Nutrition Hampers Will Help Hungry At-Home Learners
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland There's no question that students going to school on-line are missing certain things like fun with
Ontario Launches Online Security Guard and Private Investigator Testing
Move will make the process easier, more reliable and more accessible The Ontario government is launching a new, online testing
Ontario Investing in Peterborough-Based Producer of Hand Sanitizer and Disinfectant Bottles
Expansion will help stop the spread of COVID-19 and create jobs The Ontario government is investing $1 million from the
HKPR District Health Unit – Tobacco-Free in 2021 – New Program Offers Free Counselling and Nicotine Patches
If your New Year’s Resolution to quit tobacco has already gone up in smoke, this free program may be
Ontario Adding Over 500 Hospital Beds to Expand Critical Care Capacity
Mackenzie Health’s New Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital to Support Short-Term Pandemic Response The Ontario government is providing up to $125 million
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Speed Reduction Imposed Along King Street East Community Safety Zones in Cobourg
The Town of Cobourg would like to inform the community of a speed reduction on King Street East from
City of Belleville Names New Deputy Fire Chief
The City of Belleville is pleased to announce the appointment of Kyle Christopher as Deputy Fire Chief. Deputy Chief Christopher
Video – Photo Gallery – Bandit Run 2025 Rolls Through Port Hope and Hamilton Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uph-WFrT0Sg The seventh annual Bandit Run for Make A Wish Canada was another huge success taking place in Port Hope
Video – Photo Gallery – Piping Down The Sun Tradition Continues in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObeNtXZ8qb0 Members of the Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums are continuing their tradition of piping down the sun at Cobourg
Dramatic Scene as Retired Cobourg Firefighter Comes Upon Recreational Vehicle Fire
A retired Cobourg firefighter was one of the first on scene as a recreational vehicle caught on fire in
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Video – Photo Gallery – Piping Down The Sun Tradition Continues in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObeNtXZ8qb0 Members of the Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums are continuing their tradition of piping down the sun at Cobourg
Videos – Photo Gallery – The Cobourg Busker Festival Takes Over Downtown Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YhVqpjrR2w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzupz5Cm4UI The Cobourg Busker Festival took over downtown Cobourg on Friday, July 18, and Saturday, July 20, 2025. A number of
Video – Photo Gallery – Protest Against Mayor of Cobourg Among Other Things
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GMRAAX0VDU Approximately 20 people showed up in front of Victoria Hall to protest the Cobourg Mayor, violence and protecting the
Video – Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums Visits Seniors Homes for Outdoor Summer Concerts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BanLjB8Ciyc The Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums entertained residents at St. Peter’s Court in Cobourg on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. The
Breaking News – Video – Cobourg Police Investigating Serious Assault
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYkOjGb5svg Cobourg Police continue to investigate a serious assault in the west end of town early Tuesday, July 15, 2025. At
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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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Kodiaks Falls to Excelsiors in Brampton in Major Series Lacrosse Action
The Cobourg Kodiaks lost their fourth straight Major Series Lacrosse game Thursday night 16-9 to the host Brampton Excelsiors. It
Video – Tucker Williams Continues to Make Big Strides in Lacrosse Development
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESDa5eT__CA Already very accomplished for his age at 14, Baltimore’s Tucker Williams simply just loves playing lacrosse. “People say it’s the
Cobourg’s MacNiel Drafted by Montreal Canadians
Andrew MacNiel of Cobourg was selected in the sixth round, 189th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens at the 2025
Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Inducts Class of 2025
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Announced last March, a sixth group of inductees was welcomed to the Cobourg and District Sports
St. Mary Student Gets Full Hockey Scholarship
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Following graduation day at St. Mary Secondary School next week, boom! Sophie Harold is outta here