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Fire Fighters Urge Ontarians to Practise Fire Safety
A sharp increase in fire fatalities across the province so far in 2020 has the Ontario Professional Fire Fighters
Local Artist Gets the Message Across Through Art
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ee0AI3XbF7Y&feature=youtu.be Cobourg artist Jenny Duda has once again added art with a message to the shoreline. Creating two messages on driftwood
Boat Dock and Trailer Catch Fire on Highway 401 East of Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mseHggsSyUA&feature=youtu.be Cobourg and Hamilton Township Fire Departments responded to a trailer fire on Highway 401 eastbound lanes just east of
Ontario Taking Steps to Protect Fish and Wildlife Habitat
Fall Harvest for Double-Crested Cormorants Introduced to Protect Local Ecosystems The Ontario government is taking steps to protect fish stocks
Ontario Safely and Gradually Reopens DriveTest Centres
Road tests for class G2 and motorcycle driver's licences will resume August 4 People will be able to access more
COVID Alert Available for Download Beginning Today
Privacy-First, Made-in-Ontario App Notifies Users of Potential Exposure to COVID-19 As Ontarians continue to do their part to help stop
Exclusive – Diplomatic Vehicles Seized for Stunt Driving Were Released Two Days Earlier Than Scheduled
Today’s Northumberland has learned two diplomatic vehicles that were seized and impounded under the Stunt Driving Legislation were released
KPR District School Board – Message from Director of Education Concerning Returning To School
We wanted to provide an update on our continued planning for the upcoming school year. We know that parents
GRCA – Gypsy Moths and How They are Affecting Our Watershed
The phones at the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) have been ringing off the hook with calls regarding Gypsy
Ontario Continues to Gradually and Safely Reopen Child Care for Working Parents
Strict Protocols and Additional Supports to Keep Kids Safe and Align Child Care with Reopening of Schools On July 30,
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Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Celebrates the Reopening of Lions Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zINwWzWpru4 It was a glorious day for the reopening of Lions Park in Port Hope on Thursday, May 29, 2025. Canadian
Video – Local Farmer Says “We Have Only One Chance – Lets Get It Right”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fnJeSRjXQA A local farmer discussed the challenges of farming in Ontario on Sunday, June 1, 2025. Paul Burnham has been a
Extendicare Port Hope Took to the Streets to “Walk and Roll” in Support of the Alzheimer Society
Long-term care residents, families, and frontline team members at Extendicare Port Hope took to the streets to “walk and
Northumberland Hills Hospital Host First-Year Medical Students for ROMP Week!
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) was pleased to collaborate with the Rural Ontario Medical Program (ROMP) for their latest ROMP
Video – 70th Annual Ceremonial Review of 598 Sabre Squadron
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R75u13VfcI The Annual Ceremonial Review of the 598 Sabre Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets took place at the Cobourg Community
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Video – 70th Annual Ceremonial Review of 598 Sabre Squadron
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R75u13VfcI The Annual Ceremonial Review of the 598 Sabre Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets took place at the Cobourg Community
Video – Northumberland Pride Shines in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EC_8Pdtb5TA Northumberland Pride festivities took over Cobourg on Saturday, June 7, 2025. A parade, entertainment, arts and crafts, but for the
Video – Honour Roll Motorcycle Ride Passes Through Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APe7M-0OHnM Approximately 1,000 motorcycles thundered through Northumberland County on Saturday, June 7, 2025. The “Honour Roll Motorcycle Ride department from the
Former Transition House in Cobourg Up For Sale
The former Transition House located at 10 Chapel Street is officially up for sale in Cobourg. The property is listed
Video – Volunteer Members with OCEAP Train in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A--jHB46SIs Lost in the woods and yelling for help hoping you'll be found. That scenario, along with others took place on
- 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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Video – Sprints Highlight a Night of Racing at Brighton Speedway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OE_JAaqROtQ Empire Super Sprints First Visit to Brighton The dirt track at Brighton Speedway saw some action on the last chilly
Wakely Advances with Barrie Colts in OHL Playoffs
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Port Hope’s Dalyn Wakely and the Barrie Colts have advanced to the Ontario Hockey League’s Eastern
Wakely and Miedema to Meet in Game 7 with OHL Clubs
(Photo gallery) The second-round Ontario Hockey League playoff series between the Kingston Frontenacs and Barrie Colts is heading to a
Local Players Facing Off in OHL Playoff Series
Cobourg’s Ethan Miedema of the Kingston Frontenacs and Port Hope’s Dalyn Wakely of the Barrie Colts are currently squaring
Video – 17th Annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxPUhl56_Ck The 17th annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament kicked off on Friday night at the Jack Burger Sports