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Ontario Extending Emergency Orders During COVID-19 Outbreak
Public health and safety remain top priorities The Ontario government continues to protect the health and safety of the public
Cobourg Taxpayers Association Launches Online Petition to Close Beach
Press Release In response to justifiable anger by residents, the Cobourg Taxpayers Association (CTA) launched an online petition demanding that
Ontario Health Coalition Calls on Government to Implement Repeated Recommendations to Improve Conditions in Long-Term Care Homes
The Ontario Health Coalition, which has released major reports annually on the state of long-term care in Ontario in
OFA Will Receive Canadian Agricultural Partnership Funding to Address Agri-Food Labour Supply and Training Challenges
To keep Ontario’s food supply chain strong and store shelves stocked during the COVID-19 pandemic, employers along the agriculture
Ontario Takes Immediate Action to Investigate Worst Hit Long-Term Care Homes
Canadian Armed Forces support helping to stabilize five long-term care homes Since the outset of the COVID-19 global pandemic, the
International Plowing Match and Rural Expo Postponded Until 2021
From OPA Directors and Staff The 103rd edition of the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM) has been postponed
Ontario Government – Volunteers and Small Businesses Step Up to Help Those in Need
More than 6,500 Ontarians offer to deliver food, run errands and connect with seniors and people with disabilities during
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
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Video – Cobourg Police Assist in Responding to Garage Fire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSRxJp8y5Ak On February 9, 2026, at approximately 11:00 p.m., while conducting proactive radar enforcement on William Street, an officer observed
Belleville Fire and Emergency Services Respond to Structure Fire
Call Received: February 9, 2026 @ 11:18 The Belleville Fire and Emergency Services - Fire Prevention Division investigated a structure
Update – Video – Robert is Back Home with His Family in New Brunswick
After a long journey, Robert Beckett is back home in New Brunswick. Seventy-five-year-old Robert
With the Help from the Cobourg Community, LCBO Staff Save Man’s Life and Reunite Him with Family
By Cecilia Nasmith/Pete Fisher The staff at the LCBO at Northumberland Mall not only saved a man's life, they restored
Good Food at the Pancake Brunch – And Good Works Too
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland If you have Shrove Tuesday pancakes in mind for Feb. 17, you could not only get
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With the Help from the Cobourg Community, LCBO Staff Save Man’s Life and Reunite Him with Family
By Cecilia Nasmith/Pete Fisher The staff at the LCBO at Northumberland Mall not only saved a man's life, they restored
Video – Photo Gallery – In My Opinion – Be Proud Northumberland County – Be Canadian Proud
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbygVjlGUiM Since Afghanistan, Northumberland County residents have lined the bridges along the Highway of Heroes paying their respects to our
Video – Photo Gallery – Enjoying The Beauty of a Canadian Winter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46kF_KhdXxY Stunningly beautiful sunset on Sunday, February 1, 2026 in Cobourg. It’s been a truly Canadian winter with the pure white
Video – Photo Gallery – 34th Annual Polar Plunge Raises Funds for Campbellford Memorial Hospital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5yy1gvZE-o The 34th annual Polar Plunge was held on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in support of Campbellford Memorial Hospital. Approximately $40,000
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – At Least 20 People Displaced Following Apartment Fire in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peFOiCS_HBw Officials are still trying to account for everyone after a Northumberland County Housing Corporation apartment complex was destroyed by
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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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Northumberland Breakers Undertow 16U Girls Volleyball Wins Gold
The Northumberland Breakers Undertow 16U girls volleyball team captured the gold medal on Sunday, February 8, 2026, with an
Video – Port Hope Panthers Beat Trent Hills Thunder in PJHL Action
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGgeTMsiSl4 It was Emergency Services Night as the Port Hope Panthers beat Trent Hills Thunder in PJHL action at the
Video – Still Room for Teams at the Upcoming 2026 Castleton Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fxq89xEGLbk A perfect winters evening at the Castleton Sports Club on Friday, February 7, 2026. With snow falling and the lights
Brighton to Hold Watch Party for Olympian Hallie Clarke
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Brighton native Hallie Clarke is getting set to compete at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in
West Northumberland Curling Club Member Competing at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Kristina (Adams) Brauch of the West Northumberland Curling Club is set to play for Team Newfoundland and Labrador at