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Video – Perrytown Home North of Port Hope Destroyed by Fire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CB9rqT8t62o A Perrytown home, north of Port Hope was destroyed by fire on Thursday, January 14, 2021. At approximately 5:20 p.m.
Video – Today’s Northumberland Confirms Staff Member at Cobourg Library Tests Positive for COVID-19
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4d6zLF1e3E Today’s Northumberland has confirmed a member of the library staff has tested positive for COVID-19. In an interview on Thursday,
Video – Northumberland Paramedics Have New State-Of-The-Art PPE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eXYtMUsbmQ Residents of Northumberland County can expect to see local paramedics wearing state-of-the-art Powered Air Purified Respirators while responding to
Cobourg Police Service Badge Number 242 – Constable Frank Francella Retires
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgrqCy0Ss9M&t=28s Cobourg Police Constable Frank Francella called it a career on Thursday, January 14, 2021. After 23-years as a police officer,
Ontario Expanding Firefighter Training Across the Province – Ontario Fire College in Gravenhurst Will Be Decommissioned
Modernized program bringing fire training closer to home and keeping communities safe The Ontario government is strengthening fire safety training
Doctor With Privileges at Northumberland Hills Hospital Facing Criminal Charges
(file photo) A doctor with hospital privileges at Northumberland Hills Hospital is facing criminal charges by Northumberland OPP. Dr. William Morton,
HKRP District Health Unit – Full Video – Local Vaccinations Are On The Horizon Says MOH
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ed7LVo6zq-U&feature=youtu.be By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland COVID-19 vaccines hitting the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit early next month is the
Ontario Declares Second Provincial Emergency to Address COVID-19 Crisis and Save Lives
Province Issues Stay-at-Home Order and Introduces Enhanced Enforcement Measures to Reduce Mobility In response to a doubling in COVID-19 cases
FedDev Ontario’s Regional Relief and Recovery Fund protects over 1,500 jobs in Central-Eastern Ontario in 2020
Over 300 local businesses and organizations received$14.6 million in combined funding to help weather the impacts of COVID-19 Canada’s COVID-19
Breaking News – Video Interviews- Hope Street Terrace Long-Term Care in Port Hope Dealing With COVID-19 Outbreak With No Vaccine In Sight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mwp_DqzJx_4&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-v02DCehPc In less that two weeks, one resident has died, along with 11 residents and two staff have been infected
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Port Hope Council Approves New Noise Bylaw
Port Hope council voted this week for a new noise bylaw for the first time since the previous one
Cobourg Police Board Passed Budget Back to Council After Council Passes It Back to Them
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council's vote last week to send the Cobourg Police Service's 2026 budget back in hopes
Town Responds to Drilling Mud Entering into Brook Creek
Environmental remediation efforts underway Town of Cobourg Public Works and Engineering staff are working to remediate the impact of drilling
Northumberland County Council Reacts Heatedly to Police Raid on Shelter
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County Councillor Mandy Martin had to be threatened with ejection over remarks she made at
Breaking News – Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland’s Credit Card Statements 2022-2025
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Today’s Northumberland has received the Cobourg Mayor’s credit card statements from December 2022 up till September
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Breaking News – Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland’s Credit Card Statements 2022-2025
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Today’s Northumberland has received the Cobourg Mayor’s credit card statements from December 2022 up till September
Video – Photo Gallery – Bethlehem Walk Takes Place in Cold Springs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JS8DK5RNek The annual Bethlehem Walk took place over the weekend at the Cold Springs Hall in Hamilton Township. Volunteers from across
Video – Photo Gallery – Belleville Santa Claus Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=av9poC58ym8 Santa and Mrs. Claus made their way through the streets of Belleville on Sunday, November 16, 2025. Starting at 4:30
Video – Habitat for Humanity Northumberland Dedicates Home to Cobourg Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc92XmwRyCQ On Thursday November 13th, 2025, Habitat for Humanity Northumberland board members, volunteers and staff joined community members, neighbours, and
Video – Cobourg Celebrates Completion of Elevated Tank and Booster Pumping Station
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13vk007LRjI $3.6 million investment from Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program’s (ICIP) Green Infrastructure Stream The Town of Cobourg and Lakefront Utilities Services
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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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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
Oshawa FireWolves of the NLL Sign Contract with Defenseman Kyle Rubisch
The Oshawa FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) have agreed to a one-year contract with defenseman Kyle Rubisch,
Video – Mayor Enjoys a Round of Disc Golf in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGuQoOGRDD8 Although he was beat by a rookie, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland enjoyed a round of disc golf in Cobourg
Panthers Snap Four-Game Losing Skid
After four straight losses to open the Provincial Junior Hockey League season, the Port Hope Panthers got their first
Back-To-Back Losses for Port Hope Panthers to Open PJHL Season
The Trent Hills Thunder scored three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the Port Hope Panthers 3-2