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Ontario Appoints New Ministers’ COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force
General Rick Hillier (retired) to Lead Largest Vaccine Rollout in a Generation TORONTO ― The Ontario government is announcing the
Breaking News – Investigators Trying to Determine Cause of Fatal Fire In Bewdley
Video (130) Fatal Fire Bewdley November 22, 2020 - YouTube Investigators are trying to determine the cause of a fire when
Trespassing On Victoria Beach Charge Dropped Before It Gets to Court
Video (127) Trespass Ticket Tossed November 21, 2020 - YouTube A person charged with trespassing on Victoria Beach early this year
Cobourg Police Cram-A-Cruiser “Nothing Short of a Miracle
Video (126) Cram A Cruiser November 21, 2020 - YouTube The Cobourg Police Service held their annual Cram-A-Cruiser event on Saturday,
Fire Engulfs Cottage on Rice Lake in Alnwick/Haldimand Township
Video (124) House fire Roseneath November 21, 2020 - YouTube A cottage was enveloped by flames on Saturday, November 21, 2020
Behan Construction Helps Rebuild the Community with Donation
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Behan Construction – a long-time member of the local community – is rebuilding that community with
Campbellford Memorial Hospital Boosts COVID Testing Efforts
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland As of Monday, Nov. 23, Campbellford Memorial Hospital will be stepping in to provide clerical and
Ontario Adding 3,000 New and Upgraded Long-term Care Spaces
Modernization will Improve Access to Quality Care for Seniors across Province The Ontario government is moving forward with 29 new
Breaking News – Positive COVID-19 Case at Cameco Fuel Manufacturing
On November 19, we became aware that a Cameco employee from Cameco Fuel Manufacturing in Port Hope has tested
Update – COVID-19 Outbreak Declared Over at Northumberland Hills Hospital
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit has today declared the following outbreak over: This outbreak was declared on
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Social Service Agencies Respond to Cobourg Mayor
In response to a public letter issued by Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland regarding the proposed Cobourg Parks Master Plan,
NHH Foundation Announces Most Successful Year to Date
A year of extraordinary generosity and community support made the 2025-26 fiscal year the most successful in the history
Lakelands Public Health Marks First Year of Operations Following Historic Merger
Lakelands Public Health marks its first year of operations following the historic merger of the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge
Northumberland County Council Approves Trailer Purchase for Warming Room
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Though questions remain about the warming room proposed for 2026-2027, Northumberland County councillors agreed at this
Celebrate Father’s Day Weekend with Free Fishing
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Fish for free across Ontario on June 20 and 21 This Father’s Day weekend, Ontario is inviting
- Photo Galleries
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
Video – Photo Gallery – Brighton Speedway: Racing Is a Way of Life for the Rinaldi Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiH46-vtIK8 Racing is more than a Saturday night event for the Rinaldi family — it's a way of life. As owners
Video – Photo Gallery – Five Hours with the Lawrence Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzBSeZ7ouhw Sometimes you don't intend to spend five hours working on a story — it just happens. Yesterday's event wasn't really
Video – Photo Gallery – Tall Ship St. Lawrence II Leaves Cobourg Harbour Heading for Hamilton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGwARJvrrZE The tall ship, St. Lawrence II bid farewell to Cobourg Harbour on Thursday, June 11, 2026 on its way
- 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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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
Local Players Win Memorial Cup With Kitchener Rangers
(Pictured in graphic: Jared Woolley, top, Andrew MacNiel, bottom) Two Northumberland County hockey players are Memorial Cup champions after helping
Cobourg will still have junior A Cougars due to simultaneous OJHL franchise relocations
The Ontario Junior Hockey Hockey announced the simultaneous relocation of two member franchises Friday, including the Cobourg Cougars, ahead