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New Initiative Encourages Canadians to ‘Show Up’ for First Responders
May 1 is First Responder Day in Ontario, and organizers of the new #ShowUpforOurHeroes project have come together in
New MOH Gives Latest Update
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's NorthumberlandA week after assuming Medical Officer of Health duties for the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District
Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services Demands Consistent Services
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Despite increasingly troubling COVID-19 numbers, the April meeting of the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health
MOH Reports Shortfalls and Shining Moments
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's NorthumberlandGiving the quarterly report for Ontario Public Health Standards requirements for programs, services and accountability in
HKPR Budget Not Unduly Strained by COVID-19
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's NorthumberlandHaliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit Director of Corporate Services Angela Vicker reported at the
Ontario Supporting Business Investment and Prosperity During COVID-19
Proposed Act would further minimize existing barriers and red tape The Ontario government is proposing new red tape and burden
Experience Cobourg Seeking “Selfie Frame” Design Submissions
The Town of Cobourg’s Community Services Division is seeking submissions from local artists to design and build creative and
OPP Investigating Two Transport Collisions Involving The Same Driver
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yW7ipe1FGKY Northumberland OPP are investigating two incidents where a transport truck went into the ditch on Thursday, April 15, 2021. At
Breaking News – Grafton Canada Post Office Closed Until Further Notice After Worker Tests Positive for COVID-19
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgiE9nTsudk The Grafton Post Office is close until further notice after a worker tested positive for COVID-19. Canada Post Media Relations
Port Hope Police Say “It’s Time to Take Action” Regarding Protestors
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0tRFhm8OYk Port Hope Police are stating there is a zero tolerance for people not abiding by the Emergency Management and
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Video – Ginny & Georgia Are Back in Cobourg for Season 4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qNwRLrK9jU Filming is now underway for Ginny & Georgia season four. The Netflix production has been home to Cobourg since the
New Nuclear at Wesleyville — Public Comments Invited
On December 16, 2025, the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) received an Initial Project Description (IPD) from Ontario
Port Hope – 2025 Year In Review
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Now live on the Municipality of Port Hope's website – the 2025 Year In Review. A Friday-afternoon
Local Players in OHL U16 Showcase in Peterborough This Week
Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan will compete Tuesday and Wednesday at the Ontario Hockey League’s U16 Top Prospects Showcase
Current Competes at World Cross Country Running Championships, Signs Nike Contract
Kate Current, originally from Precious Corners just north of Cobourg, competed for Canada in the mixed relay at the
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Video – Photo Gallery – Memorable Wedding Photos on Cobourg Pier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7EBaPJOqFk It was a beautiful day for a wedding on Friday, January 9, 2026 in Cobourg. A Peterborough couple came down
Video – Photo Gallery – Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto Is More Than Aquatic Life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQpReEJ-A8M There was much more than just aquatic life at Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto on Friday, January 9, 2026. Walking into
Video – Photo Gallery – What A Difference A Day Makes for Toronto Skyline
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLhcUxFr0S0 With weather changing daily, so does the skyline of Toronto. Over the course of Friday and Saturday, Today’s Northumberland was
Video – Photo Gallery – Encapsulating Wonder of Mother Nature
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75ybcjd5CBU The encapsulating beauty of the sun setting along Lake Ontario draws people in the summer and winter. Thursday (January 8,
Video – Photo Gallery – Snow Cleared from Downtown Cobourg Overnight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYPrUS11zsQ A fleet of construction vehicles including a grader, dump trucks and more rolled into downtown Cobourg shortly after midnight
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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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Local Players in OHL U16 Showcase in Peterborough This Week
Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan will compete Tuesday and Wednesday at the Ontario Hockey League’s U16 Top Prospects Showcase
Current Competes at World Cross Country Running Championships, Signs Nike Contract
Kate Current, originally from Precious Corners just north of Cobourg, competed for Canada in the mixed relay at the
Cobourg Cougars Head Into New Year with Lengthy Losing Streak
The Cobourg Cougars junior A hockey club will look to reverse its fortunes after the calendar flips to 2026. Following
Port Hope’s Owen Beck Scores First NHL Goal
(Photo courtesy of Montreal Canadiens) In his 21st NHL game, Port Hope’s Owen Beck scored the first goal of his
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