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HKPR District Health Unit – Latest Beach Water Test Results
All beaches in Port Hope and on Rice Lake in Hamilton Township are Green, meaning they’re good for swimming. Currently,
CMHA – More Canadians Thinking About Suicide During Pandemic
The pandemic has caused intense stress and disruption for all people in Canada, and is causing pronounced mental health
Flight Safety Investigation Report for Snowbird Crash in Georgia
The Department of National Defence’s Airworthiness Investigative Authority has issued the final report in relation to a crash involving
Ontario Increasing Oversight of Towing Industry
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyvIxJ7jOac&feature=youtu.be Provincial Task Force to Look at Improving Safety, Consumer Protections and Industry Standards The Ontario government is establishing a task
“Down Home Diplomacy” Helped Remove Hangman
Hamilton Township Mayor Bill Cane said it was “down home diplomacy” that helped removed a hangman from the roadway
SIU – No Charges Resulting from Peterborough Fatal Police-Involved Shooting
No Basis to Proceed with Charges in Peterborough Fatal Police-Involved Shooting and Pursuit that Preceded Collision On July 23, 2019,
Cobourg Gets Ready for Canada’s Birthday In A Special Way
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50Fm5ekJzXY&feature=youtu.be It won’t be the same, but Cobourg residents are making the best of things for this years Canada Day
SweetGrass Band Holds Outdoor Performance for Local Food Bank
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OcstODcNcs&feature=youtu.be The SweetGrass Band held a outdoor performance to raise funds for the local food bank on Sunday, June 28,
Ontario Extends Emergency Orders to July 10
As more communities enter Stage 2, maintaining health and safety protocols remains a top priority The Ontario government has extended
Motorcycle and Van Collide Head-On in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LxmnE6TPMw&feature=youtu.be Two people were sent to hospital following a head-on collision between a motorcycle and van in Colborne on Saturday,
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Video – Photo Gallery – Remembrance Services Held at the Port Hope Cenotaph
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IojLQj_N3QY In a moving ceremony, Remembrance day services were held at the Port Hope cenotaph on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. The
Video – Photo Gallery – Alderville Remembrance Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKqeXhI5aQs The Alderville First Nation Remembrance Service took place on Sunday, November 9, 2025. With snow blowing across the roadway carried
Letter to the Editor – For Safety Reasons, Veteran Feels It’s Ok to Hang Christmas Lights Before Remembrance Day
(Photo - David Panepinto serving in Afghanistan in 2008) It is a nice gesture to wait until after Remembrance Day
Video – Multi-Vehicle Collision Closes Highway 401 East of Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9bP9tu4W5M A busy day for emergency services dealing with numerous collision around Northumberland County on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Two people
Video – Photo Gallery – Highway of Heroes Tribute Concert in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAvFwh4emU4 It was an afternoon of musical reflection at Trinity United Church in Cobourg on Saturday, November 8, 2025. The Highway
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Video – Photo Gallery – Remembrance Services Held at the Port Hope Cenotaph
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IojLQj_N3QY In a moving ceremony, Remembrance day services were held at the Port Hope cenotaph on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. The
Video – Photo Gallery – Alderville Remembrance Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKqeXhI5aQs The Alderville First Nation Remembrance Service took place on Sunday, November 9, 2025. With snow blowing across the roadway carried
Video – Multi-Vehicle Collision Closes Highway 401 East of Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9bP9tu4W5M A busy day for emergency services dealing with numerous collision around Northumberland County on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Two people
Video – Photo Gallery – Highway of Heroes Tribute Concert in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAvFwh4emU4 It was an afternoon of musical reflection at Trinity United Church in Cobourg on Saturday, November 8, 2025. The Highway
Video – Driver Walks Away from Spectacular Collision in Hamilton Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1IcrpQtiow Emergency services couldn’t believe the driver of a pickup truck walked away virtually uninjured from a collision in Hamilton
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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