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HKPR District Health Unit – More Businesses, Services Allowed to Reopen – Province Move Local Health Unit Region to Orange
More local businesses and services will be able to reopen next week with COVID-19 safety measures in place, as
Ontario Restarting Passenger Road Tests in Most DriveTest Centres Across the Province
Tests will not be offered in public health unit regions with a Stay-at-Home order or in Grey-Lockdown zones The Ontario
World War II Mortar Round Brought to Brighton OPP Detachment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8m5h_wdeM4 Members of Northumberland OPP were a bit surprised on Friday, November 12, 2021 when a live mortar round was
Breaking News – Cobourg Police Service – Fourth Special Constable Tests Positive for COVID-19
The Cobourg Police Service (CPS) was informed today that a fourth staff member has tested positive for COVID-19. Through contact
Ontario Working with Municipal Partners to Improve Social Assistance
New plan will ensure people are getting the right supports at the right time The Ontario Government is working with
Ontario Delays March Break
Decision was made on the advice of public health officials On Thursday, February 11, 2021, Stephen Lecce, Ontario's Minister of
Exclusive – Brampton Man Pleads Guilty to Dangerous Driving Causing Death X2 On Highway 401 in 2017 in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYMc-voPVjQ&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUGYnB3-mr8&feature=youtu.be A Brampton man plead guilty on Thursday, February 11, 2021 in Superiour Court in Cobourg to two counts of
Breaking News SIU Determines Evidence Indicates Deaths of Father and Son in Kawartha Lakes a Result of Police Gunfire
The Provincial Special Investigations Unit has determined upon receipt and review of additional forensic evidence in this case, including
Hydro One Will Strengthen Power Reliability in Campbellford While Protecting the Osprey Population in Seymour Conservation Area
Critical work will require a full conservation area closure on February 17 and 18- On Wednesday, February 20, 2021,
HKPR District Health Unit – COVID Variant Has Appeared Locally
Health Unit Provides Case Numbers of Municipalities For the First Time Since Pandemic Began By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Medical Officer of
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Peterborough County – Essential Ambulance Services Agreement Reached
The County and CUPE Local 4911 signed an Essential Ambulance Services Agreement (EASA) on Friday, November 6. The EASA sets
Four in Five Canadian Drivers See Winter Tires as Essential for Safer Driving
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Winter tires remain an important investment despite the rising cost of living; fewer relying on all-season
Cobourg Mayor’s Office to Establish Virtual Community Ideas Bank in 2027
Cobourg residents will have a new opportunity to share their ideas, suggestions and thoughts about the community when the
Video – Cobourg Celebrates 30 Years of Christmas Magic on November 20
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHjsmImJatw Thirty years of Christmas Magic will be celebrated in Cobourg on Friday, November 20, 2026, as the Town of
Exclusive – Northumberland County CAO Letter to Cobourg Mayor Raises Questions About Operations at 310 Division Street
(Photos from public meeting at Trinity United Church on November 5, 2026) Today’s Northumberland seeks confirmation of authenticity of letter
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Exclusive – Northumberland County CAO Letter to Cobourg Mayor Raises Questions About Operations at 310 Division Street
(Photos from public meeting at Trinity United Church on November 5, 2026) Today’s Northumberland seeks confirmation of authenticity of letter
Video – Photo Gallery – Alderville First Nation Honours Veterans at Annual Armistice Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFx6ku9EzjI Veterans, community members, dignitaries and representatives from across the region gathered Sunday, November 8, 2026, as Alderville First Nation
Video – Photo Gallery – Whelan Enjoys Special Homecoming as Windsor Spitfires Defeat Peterborough Petes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqon0q5FhmA For 16-year-old Lauchlan Whelan, Thursday night was about as close to playing in his hometown arena as he could
Video – Photo Gallery – CN Freight Train Strikes Commercial Truck East of Brighton, Causing Major Rail Disruption
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiuSYd5pCjw There were no injuries, but video capturing the collision is disturbing after a CN freight train struck a commercial
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg’s Largest Christmas Tree Arrives Along Waterfront Ahead of Christmas Magic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0m0Seg-vOUY Christmas is beginning to take shape along Cobourg’s waterfront as the town’s largest Christmas tree was put into place
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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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Cougars Rally to Defeat Toronto Warriors on the Road
Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg Cougars overcame a two-goal deficit in the first period to defeat the host Toronto Warriors
Video – Photo Gallery – Whelan Enjoys Special Homecoming as Windsor Spitfires Defeat Peterborough Petes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqon0q5FhmA For 16-year-old Lauchlan Whelan, Thursday night was about as close to playing in his hometown arena as he could
West Northumberland U15 BB Wild win host Halloween Havoc tournament
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The West Northumberland Wild U15 BB team captured the division championship at its host Halloween Havoc tournament
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Remain Undefeated After Hard-Fought Battle Against Brighton Vikings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMgboo5XFgU The Northumberland Stars kept their undefeated record intact Friday night, October 23, after defeating the Brighton Vikings in a
Cobourg Cougars Drop Dukes to Continue Strong Play
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland After tallying eight goals during a road win Saturday in Aurora, the Cobourg Cougars netted nine more