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Ontario Chamber of Commerce Urges Province to Provide Immediate Clarity for Reopening
On Thursday, January 13, 2022, Rocco Rossi, President & CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce, released the following statement: “Employers and
Ontario’s Most Popular Baby Names for 2020
The top baby names in Ontario for 2020 were Olivia and Noah. Olivia has now been the top baby
Cobourg Begins Agreement with Northumberland Humane Society
Essential community services continue for all animals in need of shelter, comfort, rehoming and adoption. The Town of Cobourg and
HKPR District Health Unit Urges People to Get COVID Vaccines – More Appointments Are Available
If you still need a COVID-19 vaccine, there are more places and spaces to get your dose of protection
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation Celebrates $1 Million Gift
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) Foundation is celebrating a remarkable gift of $1 million from long-time residents of Northumberland County,
HKPR District Health Unit Media Scrum – HKPR Still Riding Omicron Wave
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Because of changes to how COVID-19 PCR tests are administered, the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District
ETFO Cautious About New Government Measures Ahead
On January 12, 2022, Minister of Education Stephen Lecce announced new “layers of protection” that will be introduced prior
Wrong Turn Ends In Trouble for Numerous Motorists on Monday North of Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXfmvzVll-A Highway 401 wasn’t the only area that had a multi-vehicle collision on Monday, January 10, 2022. Approximately 20-vehicles were involved
Surfers Waiting for the Perfect Wave Off Cobourg on Lake Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-refdVa5G4 Three surfers braved the cold waters of Lake Ontario just off Cobourg on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. For surfers it’s
Ontario Launching School-Based Vaccine Clinics as Students Return to In-Person Learning
Additional Protections Include Expanded Rapid Antigen Testing and High-Quality Masks for Staff and Students With elementary and high school students
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Cameco’s Generosity Shines Through Again
As a new school year gets underway, Northumberland Food For Thought (NFFT) is celebrating another boost to student well-being,
Three More Physicians Recruited to Northumberland County
The centralized Northumberland Primary Care Recruitment initiative continues to generate results. The County is pleased to announce today that
Lakelands Public Health and Community Partners Offer Reduced-Cost Rabies Clinic
Regional clinics are setup to support animal health ensuring pets remain protected. Lakelands Public Health is gearing up for its
Port Hope Seeking Volunteers to Join Local Boards and Quasi-Judicial Committees
The Municipality of Port Hope is seeking representatives from the community to serve on Local Boards and Quasi-Judicial Committees. These
Video – Photo Gallery – Snowbirds Take Centre Stage at 77th Canadian International Air Show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-b4SJtV6Bx4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eblPxrBlRPk The skies over Toronto’s waterfront were filled with the roar of aircraft, precision formations and aerobatic displays over the
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Video – Photo Gallery – Snowbirds Take Centre Stage at 77th Canadian International Air Show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-b4SJtV6Bx4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eblPxrBlRPk The skies over Toronto’s waterfront were filled with the roar of aircraft, precision formations and aerobatic displays over the
Video – Photo Gallery – The CNE: 40 Years Later, Some Things Have Changed — And Some Haven’t
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fR6U-Bkv3vk It was a place I hadn’t visited in more than 40 years. After spending some time at the Canadian International
Video – Photo Gallery – Blue Heron Joins Salmon for Annual Ganaraska Run
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSv0lrsvM3U The salmon weren’t the only ones enjoying the Ganaraska River in Port Hope Thursday afternoon. As hundreds of salmon continued
Exclusive – Video – Photo Gallery – Birthday Celebration Turns Into Frightening Rice Lake Rescue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irhxazzquFI Three friends from Toronto came to Northumberland County to celebrate a 21st birthday. Instead, they ended up fighting to
Video – Photo Gallery – Rice Lake Challenge Surpasses $500,000 Mark in Fight Against Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3b3dX9OXOI What started 18 years ago as a personal tribute to two brothers has now become a remarkable fundraising legacy. The
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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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Northumberland Jacks 11U Select Team Looks to Continue Winning Ways at OBA Championship
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland With a successful season already to date, the Northumberland Jacks 11-and-under select team is ready to compete
Northumberland Jacks 9U Select Team Heads to OBA Championship with Strong Bonds
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Jacks 9-and-under select team is heading to St. Marys this weekend with a championship opportunity
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Flyers Capture Ontario Baseball Association Senior C Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cO0L-nDAF4 Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Port Hope Flyers baseball team put an end to a long provincial championship drought this past
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Jacks Fall to London in OBA 8U Championship in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXVGIbByKBs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2L2Ze48FXgk Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The host Northumberland Jacks 8-and-under team battled its way through the Ontario Baseball Association championship weekend before
Video – Photo Gallery – Flyers Still in Contention as OBA Senior C Championship Wraps Up in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYjdGb_ROu4 Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland The hometown Port Hope Flyers are still chasing an Ontario Baseball Association Senior C championship as the