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Ontario Opens Up COVID-19 Testing Across the Province
Strategy Expands Testing for General Public, Frontline Workers, First Responders and Workplaces As the province carefully and gradually reopens the
MPP Piccini Hosting Town Hall Meeting for Alnwick/Haldimand and Alderville First Nation Residents
Mayor Latchford, Chief Mowat and MPP Piccini are hosting a Town Hall for Alnwick Haldimand Township and Alderville First
MPP Piccini announces Over $300,000 to Support Children and Youth in Northumberland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTXQG1sSpMU MPP Piccini announces over $300,000 to Support Children and Youth in Northumberland Grant supports scale-up of the Collaborative 12
Ontario Takes Further Action to Protect Seniors and Staff in Long-Term Care Homes during COVID-19 Outbreak
Mandate of Incident Management System Long-Term Care Table Extended To further protect seniors and staff in long-term care homes, the
Victoria Beach Is “Crisis In The Making” If It Remains Open Lawyer Tells Council
An open beach is a crisis in the making states a local lawyer in a letter to Mayor John
Pursuing Tick Bite Symptoms Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
News release Amidst social distancing restrictions and declining rates of COVID-19 infection, many Ontario residents are eager to get outside
Canadian Armed Forces and United States Navy Locate Wreckage of Military Helicopter
In the early morning of May 27, 2020, a combined Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and United States Navy (USN)
Ontario Taking Action at High Risk Long-Term Care Homes
Government deploying inspection teams to long-term care homes, starting process to take over management of five long-term care homes On
Ontario Extending Emergency Orders During COVID-19 Outbreak
Public health and safety remain top priorities The Ontario government continues to protect the health and safety of the public
Cobourg Taxpayers Association Launches Online Petition to Close Beach
Press Release In response to justifiable anger by residents, the Cobourg Taxpayers Association (CTA) launched an online petition demanding that
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Five Counties Announces McHappy Day Boost
By: Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Five Counties Children's Centre reports that the Cobourg and Port Hope McHappy Days raised more than
Video – Parkrun Welcomes Participants in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM8zk8QSVIU The number of participants is increasing as word spreads about Parkrun in Cobourg. Parkruns are free, weekly community events for
Video – Dredger Undergoing Repairs After Taking On Water
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BTznhUxG1g Cobourg’s dredger has been out of commission for a few days undergoing repairs. The dredge used for removing accumulated sand
Rotary Club of Northumberland Sunrise Announces $25,000 Grant in Celebration of 25th Anniversary
The Rotary Club of Northumberland Sunrise announced at its 25th Anniversary celebration on Thursday May 2nd, the launch of
Video – Homeless in Cobourg’s Victoria Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LayiuxJPvI0 A Cobourg woman and says she has no where else to go - so she and her boyfriend have
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Video – Parkrun Welcomes Participants in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM8zk8QSVIU The number of participants is increasing as word spreads about Parkrun in Cobourg. Parkruns are free, weekly community events for
Video – Start of the Sailing Season with the Boats in the Water in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMOtSY2w_Bg Fifty-three-sailboats were hoisted into Cobourg Harbour on Saturday, May 10, 2025. The sailboats were lined up on Friday around the
Breaking News – Video – Home Destroyed by Fire in Alnwick/Haldimand Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZIvX8iWCkk A home was destroyed by fire on Sunday, May 11, 2025 in Alnwick/Haldimand Township. Shortly before noon on Sunday, numerous
Video – Nawautin Sanctuary – Natures Photo Gallery
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx1GwTCC_g8 (Photo gallery) Another beautiful evening at Nawautin Sanctuary in Alnwick/Haldimand Township on Friday, May 9, 2025. Spring and sprung and there
Video – Poemtown Unveils “Picnic on Poetry” in Victoria Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QS-U7u0-bUQ The unveiling of Picnic on Poetry was held in Victoria Park in Cobourg on Monday, April 28, 2025. On Friday,
- 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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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
Video – Old Puckers Raise Money for Ed’s House
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFisEpWoMVo A special presentation was held at the Cobourg Community Centre on Friday, March 28, 2025 before a charity hockey