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Dog Treated for Smoke Inhalation After Firefighters Respond to Possible Structure Fire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KgUdqgZvok Cobourg firefighters responded to a unit in a apartment on College Street in Cobourg for reports of a structure
Ontario Expands Community Paramedicine for Long-Term Care Program
Program will provide much-needed care for eligible seniors in 22 additional communities across Ontario The Ontario government is investing $82.5
Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Announces 2nd Annual Sports Hall of Fame Induction Dinner
The Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame is pleased to announce that tickets for the 2nd Annual Sports
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
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Funeral Arrangements for Northumberland OPP Sgt Brandon Malcolm
Funeral Service, Livestream Details In advance of the funeral for Sergeant Brandon Malcolm, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is providing
Golden Plough Lodge Delay is Becoming Costly
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The delay in opening the new Golden Plough Lodge is problematic on many
Committee Approves Regional Approach to Physician Recruitment
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Physician recruitment for Northumberland County will have a regional component, if county council accepts the recommendation
Ontario Continues to Protect Health-Care Workforce
Two postsecondary nursing programs in the Peterborough area are now eligible for the Ontario Learn and Stay Grant The Ontario
Northumberland Hills Hospital – Last Week to Submit Input for Master Plan
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) is nearing completion of its community outreach and engagement activities for the
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Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Farmers Market Opens 2026 Season with Music, Tradition and Community Spirit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unkS-XhCmIM The Cobourg Farmers Market returned for another season on Saturday, May 2, 2026, bringing fresh energy, familiar faces, and
Video – Photo Gallery – OPP Golden Helmets Escort Fallen Officer to Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Zv66iGPrxg A procession escorting Northumberland OPP Sgt. Brandon Malcolm took place from Oshawa to Cobourg on Monday, May 4, 2026. Sgt.
Video – Photo Gallery -Family Tradition Continues at Castleton Fishing Derby Weekend
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXxMGJE6d8U The annual Castleton Sports Club Fishing Derby got underway on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Ryken’s Pond north of
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Sailboats Return to Water Despite Hail and High Winds at Spring Boat Lift-In
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuBk5qkT-ZY Spring arrives on Cobourg’s waterfront in a way that feels almost ceremonial—boats returning to the lake and another sailing
Photo Gallery – Video – Soft Fog and Warm Air Create Picture-Perfect Morning in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSUOc6AGzXg A quiet, almost cinematic start to the day—one of those mornings that reminds you why people are drawn to
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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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Cobourg’s Clow, Whelan at OHL Futures Camp
(Quinte Red Devils graphic) Cobourg’s Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan are among 120 participants at the Ontario Hockey League’s Futures
Video – Photo Gallery – Grand Opening of The Dink Den Social Club/Pickleball in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50iIBjnVD2Y The fast-growing sport of pickleball has a brand-new home in Northumberland County. The Dink Den, Cobourg’s ONLY indoor pickleball club,
Local Players Win OHF U13 Championship with Quinte Red Devils
(Quinte Red Devils photo) Cobourg’s Kade Whelan and Port Hope’s William Beebe recently captured the Ontario Hockey Federation U13 AAA
Video – Photo Gallery – Friendly Rivalry on Ice at Port Hope Firefighters Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWxG-MiZ9k4 The sound of skates cutting across the ice and laughter from the benches filled the Jack Burger Sports Complex
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Win GMHL Russell Cup Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuZ6Lj9CWZs Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Stars shined as the top team in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League this