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HKPR District Health Unit – Influx of Vaccine Opens More Opportunities for Local Appointments
With an increase in the amount of vaccine being received locally, area residents now have more options to get
Ontario Pauses Administration of AstraZeneca Vaccine
On May 11, 2021, Dr. David Williams, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, issued the following statement on the
Nicole Beatty, Nomination Candidate for Northumberland-Peterborough South to host Virtual Town Hall
Local advocate, entrepreneur and municipal Councillor Nicole Beatty is seeking nomination to be the next Member of Provincial Parliament
Ontario Continues to Expand Access to Rapid Testing for Workplaces
Launch of new online portal will better connect businesses to free testing supplies To ramp up its fight against COVID-19
Port Hope Police Officer Receives Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police Award
(file photo) The Ontario Association Chiefs of Police (OACP) is pleased to announce that Constable Tammie Staples of the Port
Cobourg-Based Artist is First Recipient of Ina Gilbert Visual Arts Award
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's NorthumberlandThe Art Gallery of Northumberland has issued a press release congratulating Cobourg-based artist Kyle Stewart as
Cornerstone Launches “Hope Grows Lottery”
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre announces its new fundraising initiative, the Hope Grows Lottery: New Futures
Ontario Supports Safe and Reliable Student Transportation
Investment to Support Driver Retention and Service Reliability for 2021-22 School Year As part of ongoing efforts to provide students
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared Over at Transition House Shelter
The COVID-19 outbreak at Transition House shelter has been declared over.The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPRDHU)
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Council Gets the Scoop on Stay-At-Home Order Extension
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg councillors were among the first to hear the news that Queen's Park has passed legislation
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Lakelands Public Health Provides Information Regarding Cybersecurity Incident
Organization takes proactive steps to protect systems and maintain public trust Lakelands Public Health is advising the public that it
Northumberland County Council Committee Looks Into the Future on CMH
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County council's Community Health Committee got a look at the new Campbellford Memorial Hospital project
Northumberland County Looks at Committee Reimbursement
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Members of the County of Northumberland's advisory committees receive no per diem reimbursement for their time
Offload Delays Persist at Area Hospitals
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The ambulance offload delays that began to concern health authorities back in 2022 continue, Northumberland Paramedics
Video – Photo Gallery – Enjoying The Beauty of a Canadian Winter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46kF_KhdXxY Stunningly beautiful sunset on Sunday, February 1, 2026 in Cobourg. It’s been a truly Canadian winter with the pure white
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Video – Photo Gallery – Enjoying The Beauty of a Canadian Winter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46kF_KhdXxY Stunningly beautiful sunset on Sunday, February 1, 2026 in Cobourg. It’s been a truly Canadian winter with the pure white
Video – Photo Gallery – 34th Annual Polar Plunge Raises Funds for Campbellford Memorial Hospital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5yy1gvZE-o The 34th annual Polar Plunge was held on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in support of Campbellford Memorial Hospital. Approximately $40,000
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – At Least 20 People Displaced Following Apartment Fire in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peFOiCS_HBw Officials are still trying to account for everyone after a Northumberland County Housing Corporation apartment complex was destroyed by
Video – Photo Gallery – Chilly Sunset Along the Lakeshore in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBYsaEqePA0 Cold warnings once again as the area goes into a deep freeze on Friday, January 30, 2026. Another beautiful sunset
Video – Snow Covered Hydrants in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXls1Q7-S4w With the amount of snow the area has been getting it’s inevitable that fire hydrants may not be visible
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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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West Northumberland Curling Club Member Competing at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Kristina (Adams) Brauch of the West Northumberland Curling Club is set to play for Team Newfoundland and Labrador at
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