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Officials Working Together to Help Person After Dangerous Shelter Discovered in Downtown Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsoBrH3veME&feature=youtu.be Downtown Cobourg business owner Adam Bureau discovered a homemade shelter below a fire escape next to his business. The
HKPR District Health Unit – Restrictions Will Buy Time Until Vaccines Are In Better Supply
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Encouragingly lower COVID-19 numbers notwithstanding, only widespread vaccinations will truly bring progress in getting past the
MPP Announces Long-Term Care Homes Get Enhanced Prevention Funding
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland-Peterborough South MPP David Piccini announced Wednesday that 11 long-term-care homes in the riding will share
Ontario Expanding Supports for Families of Children with Autism
New core services and additional funding will offer greater choice based on need The Ontario government is providing additional supports
HKPR District Health Unit – COVID-19 Enforcement Stats and Activities During Pandemic
Today’s Northumberland reached out to the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit to see what their COVID-19 enforcement
Rebound is Sweetening the Lives of Children and Youth in Northumberland this Valentine’s Day!
Rebound Child and Youth Services Northumberland is teaming up with Roda’s Kitchen to sell delicious heart-shaped cookie bundles in
It’s for the Love of the Animals But Province Says Cobourg Grooming Business Can’t Open
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqKSCm8_dtE&feature=youtu.be Despite pleas from customers and the owners a Cobourg dog grooming business can’t open because of Provincial rules. Or maybe
Community Comes Out to Support Hope Street Terrace Long-Term Care Facility in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pV2kfe_G1gw&feature=youtu.be A number of people took part in a drive-by in support of Hope Street Terrace Long-Term Care facility staff
Ontario Strengthening Mental Health Services in the Justice System
Additional funding will support victims, Indigenous families and youth The Ontario government is investing $6.48 million to strengthen mental health
Ontario Making Additional Investments to Keep Students and Staff Safe
Province Expanding Testing and Enhancing School Protocols as More Students Return to Class Today As more students return to class
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In My Opinion – Policy Should Never Become a Barrier to Public Information
Generally speaking, policies are created to improve how things are done. As time passes, new policies are introduced to
Upcoming Walton Street Bridge Closure in Port Hope
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Walton Street bridge (from Mill Street South to Queen Street) will be closed on Monday,
Ontario Investing $10.5 million to Build New School Addition at Merwin Greer School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGzEWzSM6jo Students will benefit from new, modern classrooms that prepare them for good-paying stable careers The Ontario government is continuing to
Northumberland County Takes Action with New Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Plan
To help the community respond to the impacts of climate change, Northumberland County will begin implementation of a Climate
NHH Concludes Fiscal Year with a Surplus, While Strategically Investing in Growth as Community Needs Rise
The Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) Board of Directors, chaired by Cyndi Gilmer, held their annual meeting on, June 24,
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Video – Photo Gallery – Hay Fire on Flatbed Trailer Shuts Down Highway 401 East of Cobourg for More Than Eight Hours
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wRMRI816ZE A stubborn transport-trailer fire carrying a load of hay caused major traffic disruptions on Highway 401 east of Cobourg
Video – Summer Is Here: Time to Relax and Enjoy the Sunsets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50HwsukH6bY With summer officially underway and the winds calming during the evening hours, Cobourg's waterfront provided the perfect setting to
Video – Photo Gallery – PRIDE Festivities Take Over Downtown Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RR501aTCCDs The annual PRIDE festivities took over downtown Cobourg on Saturday, June 20, 2026. One of the highlights of the event
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – Suspicious Fire at Former File Factory in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGaJ3adHi4A Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services responded to a suspicious fire at the former file factory on Cavan Street
Video – Photo Gallery – Thousands Attend North America’s Largest Historical Military Show at Canadian Tank Museum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6r4g189TDiQ The largest historical military show in North America drew thousands of visitors from around the world to Oshawa over
- 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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Marc Mercier’s Hockey Journey from Timmins to Toronto, Cobourg and Cambridge Too
By – David McPherson/Ontario Hockey Association COLLINGWOOD, ON – Ontario Hockey Association Chairman Marc Mercier and Ontario Junior Hockey League
Video – A Dream Come True for Cobourg Hockey Player Picked in the First Round of the OHL Draft
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq52lR02ATE What a week it has been for Cobourg's Lauchlan Whelan. The 15-year-old hockey standout is still trying to take it
Lauchlan Whelan Drafted by Windsor Spitfires
Cobourg’s Lauchlan Whelan was a first round pick Friday night at the 2026 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection draft
Municipality of Port Hope Receives $158,200 from Jays Care Foundation
At a Blue Jays watch party yesterday, Port Hope baseball fans, young athletes and community members received exciting news:
Video – Photo Gallery – Toronto Blue Jays Rally to Beat the Baltimore Orioles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-h87bX5jdU Over 41,000 people watched the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at the