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HKPR District Health Unit – Update on Local COVID-19 Outbreaks
The local public health unit today is providing an update on the COVID-19 outbreaks in its area. The Haliburton, Kawartha,
Paramedic Services Week 2020 Kicks Off
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the important role Paramedic Services play in keeping communities across Ontario safe and healthy has
Fire Consumes Garage in Port Hope
Photos by Cory Brooks A garage was consumed by fire in Port Hope on Sunday, May 24, 2020. Members of the
Shuck it! – “We’ll Fight It in Court” Says Owner After Being Charged by Cobourg Police Under Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act
Cobourg police have charged a local business under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act. On Saturday, May 23, 2020
Thick Black Smoke From Fire Attracts Attention In Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2MQ4BwidOY&feature=youtu.be A fire in Cobourg on Friday, May 22, 2020 attracted a lot of attention after plumes of smoke could
OCPC Gives Ruling On Preliminary Review of Police Services Board Chair
A enquiry that started out on July 22, 2019 and has come to completion on Thursday, May 21, 2020. Ten
Hamilton Township Fire Department Spirit Nights for Essential Workers Brought the Community Together
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdnDUUG9JXI&feature=youtu.be It was a special evening for residents of Hamilton Township on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Over 15 firetrucks ended the
DND – Statement on Behalf of Captain Jennifer Casey’s Family
Captain Jennifer Casey, our beloved daughter lost her life on Sunday, May 17 in Kamloops, British Columbia while supporting
GRCA’s Many Partnerships Make Tree Planting Possible During COVID-19
Thanks to the determination of over 200 property owners, Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) staff, Pineneedle Farms and Brinkman
As Ontario Reopens, People Urged to Continue Following Public Health Advice
Face coverings now recommended when physical distancing is a challenge As the Ontario government carefully and gradually reopens the province,
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Video – So Far Only Minor Issues with the Freezing Rain in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLkoYDLZ54E So far, for the most part, so good. The freezing rain has hit the Northumberland County area, but so far,
Video – Despite the Weather Anglers Getting Their Last Casts In Before the Seasons Over
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrfeofRHcns A number of anglers braved the rainy, chilly weather on Sunday, December 28, 2025 along the Ganaraska River in
Video – Freezing Rain Arrives in the Northumberland County Area
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMRRSgFaiQA The expected freezing rain arrived into the area of Northumberland County shortly after 1 p.m. on Sunday, December 28,
Breaking News – Video – Robbery, Bomb Threat at Home Depot in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqem1VFiRNc Emergency services attended Home Depot on Sunday, December 28, 2025 after a reported bomb threat in the store. Cobourg Police
Video – Water Leak at Loyalist College Campus in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7c0bw4KO2k Port Hope Police along with Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services attended the Loyalist College Campus located on Pine
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – Special Guests Brought In for St. Peter’s Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXFjjyYkBOI There were a few extra guests at the St. Peter’s Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service in Cobourg. To be precise,
Exclusive – Video – Photo Gallery – Grinch Takes The Fun Out of Christmas in Bowmanville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92UfKGfuDlY The Clay family has been served notice from the Municipality of Clarington - Skelly’s got to go. Skelly has been
Video – Christmas Lights at Old Scugog Road in Bowmanville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGauc6EJVEY Anyone who lives in driving distance of Bowmanville, either knows of, and likely has visited Old Scugog Road to
Video – Photo Gallery – Trent Hills Fire Department Toy Drive Is What Christmas Is All About
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8e0wkkJIjQ The Trent Hills Fire Department Toy Drive wrapped up on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at the Trent Hills Emergency
Exclusive – Winter Parking Tickets Cancelled for Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland
“It is the Mayor's and we are working on a solution,” stated Kevin Feagan (Manager, Bylaw Enforcement and Licensing)
- 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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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
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