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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
Ontario Establishes Advisory Table on Animal Welfare
Experts will focus on further improving animal welfare TORONTO — The Ontario government has established an advisory table to further
Ontario Making Adoption Process Easier for Families
New investment will bring more parents, youth and children together The Ontario government is investing $1.5 million annually in programs
MNRF – Do You Know Who’s Turning a Wildlife Area Into a Garbage Dump?
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) needs the public’s help identifying the latest offenders who have dumped
Ontario Launches Workplace Education and Enforcement Campaigns
Inspection Blitzes Helping to Stop the Spread of COVID-19 and Keep Workers Safe The Ontario government is launching a series
Ontario Expands Online Tool to Keep Drivers Safe During Winter
Ontario’s 511 App adds Track My Plow and Other Winter Safety Features The Ontario government is expanding the 511 app
Ever Wonder What Happens To Those Boulevard Advertising Signs in Cobourg?
At times they seem to be everywhere. Then a day or two later they are gone. But what happens
Countdown To Christmas Magic – Not too Late To Enter Float Submissions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_80SJ4ydBQ Christmas Magic is getting closer and town staff are working hard in preparation. This year more than ever people seem
Local MP Calls on Government to Provide Compensation to Dairy Farmers
Philip Lawrence, Member of Parliament for Northumberland Peterborough South and Conservative Shadow Minister for National Revenue, released the following
Ontario Opens COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream for Municipalities
$250 million will allow municipalities to quickly advance critical local infrastructure projects To build on governments' commitment to protect the
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Video – Taking A Golf Break In Victoria Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fS4t4BfRAA Friends spent a few minutes driving a few golf balls in Victoria Park on Thursday, June 18, 2026 around
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
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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