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Ontario Strengthening Medication Safety in Long-Term Care Homes
Adopting New Technology will Better Protect Residents The Ontario government is providing more than $77 million to help long-term care
OCEAP Conducts Search and Rescue Training in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaJdSF7a5Vs Members of a volunteer emergency search and rescue group were training in Port Hope on Saturday, March 28, 2021 .Approximately
Youth Participate In the 2021 Spring Clean Along the Highway of Heroes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQN2xsjICYs A number of youths came out on Saturday to clean a sacred stretch of soil that is known as
Letter To The Editor – OPSEU Calling On Fair Wages for Conservation Officers
March 18, 2021Hon. John YakabuskiMinister of Natural Resources and ForestryWhitney BlockSuite 6630, 6th Floor99 Wellesley Street WestToronto, Ontario M7A
Ontario’s Action Plan: Protecting People’s Health and Our Economy
2021 Budget Brings Province's COVID-19 Response to $51 Billion On March 24, 2021, Minister of Finance and President of the
Port Hope and District Chamber of Commerce Applauds Budget
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's NorthumberlandPort Hope and District Chamber of Commerce joins the Ontario Chamber Network in applauding the Government
CFB Trenton – 2 Air Movements Squadron Welcomes New Commanding Officer
Members of 2 Air Movements Squadron welcomed their new Commanding Officer, Lieutenant-Colonel (LCol) Tony Johnson during a small private
Cobourg Toques Help Out Kids in Northumberland
In anticipation of Rogers Hometown Hockey back in January 2020, the Town of Cobourg launched a #Cobourg Toque fundraiser
Piccini Shares Budget Highlights
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's NorthumberlandThe new provincial budget contains what Northumberland-Peterborough South MPP David Piccini called, “big pieces to support
HKPR District Health Unit Medical Officer of Health Encouraged by Trend
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's NorthumberlandThough an upgrade to green from the current yellow COVID-19 code is probably not in the
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- Local News
Community Care Northumberland Invites Community to Give $100 of Care on GivingTuesday
December 2, 2025 marks GivingTuesday, the world’s largest generosity movement, a global day dedicated to celebrating giving and supporting
Port Hope Rotary Club Secures Significant Physician Recruitment Investment
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Rotary Club of Port Hope has directed an anonymous donor's contribution to
Video – Busy Weekend for Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veCHSs6SDeA It’s been a busy few days for the Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank, but the need is still there. Meghan
Cobourg Council Debates Following Budget Estimate Presentation From Police Chief
Cobourg Police Chief Paul VandeGraaf appeared before council Monday afternoon to explain the 20.5% budget increase estimate and the
Cobourg Mayor Announces Successful Library Budget Negotiations
Mayor Cleveland is pleased to announce a successful outcome in budget discussions with the Cobourg Public Library. Thanks to constructive
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Santa Claus Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXo6avu6UVI The Port Hope Santa Claus parade took place on Saturday, November 29, 2025. With crowds lining Walton Street, the parade
Video – Photo Gallery – CPKC Holiday Train Stops in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIBUwLFkt6w For the first time in the history of the CPKC Holiday Train it stopped in Cobourg on Saturday, November
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Santa Claus Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQpl6_yxfYk It was a perfect winters evening for the annual Cobourg Santa Claus parade on Saturday, November 29, 2025. Starting at
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope’s Annual Candlelight Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAQnzIbtArU It was a beautiful evening for Port Hope’s annual Candlelight Festival on Friday, November 28, 2025. Adding to the celebration
Video – Photo Gallery – Windy Weather Hits Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFz4Us72EJY It was a wild and windy day on Thursday, November 27, 2025 in the Northumberland County area and beyond. Although
- 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
- Sports
- AllBaseballHockey
OJHL Prospect Series will have games in Cobourg and Feature Local Players
Rosters were announced recently for the Zach Hyman Ontario Junior Hockey League Prospect Series and feature a number of
Oshawa FireWolves of the NLL Sign Contract with Defenseman Kyle Rubisch
The Oshawa FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) have agreed to a one-year contract with defenseman Kyle Rubisch,
Video – Mayor Enjoys a Round of Disc Golf in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGuQoOGRDD8 Although he was beat by a rookie, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland enjoyed a round of disc golf in Cobourg
Panthers Snap Four-Game Losing Skid
After four straight losses to open the Provincial Junior Hockey League season, the Port Hope Panthers got their first
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