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Ontario Prepared to Fight Wildland Fires and Protect Communities
Staff and safety protocols are in place for 2021 season The Ontario government is ready to respond to this year's
Breaking News – Ontario Implements Provincewide Emergency Brake
All 34 Public Health Unit Regions to Move into Shutdown The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer
Province Doubles Support for Parents With New Ontario COVID-19 Child Benefit
$980 Million Investment Part of 2021 Budget, Ontario’s Action Plan The Ontario government is providing parents with $980 million in
Ontario Expanding Pharmacy and Primary Care Locations for COVID-19 Vaccinations
Locations across the province offering AstraZeneca vaccine to individuals aged 55+ The Ontario government is steadily increasing capacity in its
Northumberland County – Positive Case of COVID-19 In Staff Member at Golden Plough Lodge
An employee of Northumberland County’s Golden Plough Lodge (GPL) long-term care home has tested positive for COVID-19. The Haliburton,
Normal Operational Procedures Attract Attention Along the Waterfront in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAwIzXn8QXk Workers removing vegetation from the south parking lot attracted attention from the public on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Deputy Mayor
HKPR District Health Unit Offers A Final Media Scrum – For A While
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzW15QD4AGc By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's NorthumberlandActing Medical Officer of Health Dr. Ian Gemmill – whose position was on an interim basis
Rainbow Trout Make Their Way Up Ganaraska River in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nKc-zflhD4 The annual rainbow trout migration is well underway along the Ganaraska River in Port Hope .On Tuesday, March 30, 2021,
HKPR District Health Unit Public Salary Disclosure
In accordance with the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, the Haliburton, Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit isrequired to
Ride for Rebound Includes Cobourg Police Chief
Cobourg Police Service Chief Paul VandeGraaf commits to riding over 100 km in support of Rebound's services and programs
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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
Northumberland County Responds to Cobourg Mayor’s Interview with Today’s Northumberland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcUQM0ixTjs Northumberland County has responded to comments made by Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland with Today's Northumberland on January 28, 2026. In
Lakelands Public Health – Cold Warning Issued as Severe Cold Weather Approaches
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Lakelands Public Health Urges Caution as Low Temperatures Pose Serious Health Risk Lakelands Public Health is issuing
Cobourg Council – Mayor Shares Prime Motivation for Warming Room
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland In debates over a daytime warming room at Cobourg council this week, Mayor Lucas Cleveland said
Cobourg Council – Reform or Else, Mayor Warns Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcUQM0ixTjs By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland has put Northumberland County on notice with his remarks at Wednesday's Cobourg
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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
Video – Photo Gallery – It’s a True Canadian Winter As The Snow Just Keeps Coming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7QB_1trMZg It maybe wasn’t as bad as what it was predicted to be, but we still got slammed with another
Breaking News – Video – Home Destroyed by Fire in Municipality of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbwv06v0LGw A family is homeless after fire destroyed their home in the Municipality of Port Hope on Sunday, January 25,
Video – Fast and Furious Take Part in a Fun Day on Rice Lake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44nqO6QNDkQ The chilly temperatures didn’t stop a number of people heading to Bewdley on Saturday, January 24, 2026 for some
- 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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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