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HKPR District Health Unit – Acting Medical Officer of Health Has Bad News – and Good News
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Dr. Ian Gemmill shared bad news and good news – variants and vaccines – at this
Final Virtual “House Call” to Feature Northumberland Hills Hospital Auxiliary
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) Foundation’s Virtual “House Calls” series will be wrapping up with the final session on Tuesday,
Northumberland Hills Hospital Prepares to Receive Area’s First Shipment of Pfizer Vaccine
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) has received confirmation of some very good news. The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health
Ontario Continues COVID-19 Response During Upcoming Legislative Sitting
Protecting the health and safety of families, frontline workers and employers remains government’s top priority During the next sitting of
Ontario Expands Eligibility for Main Street Relief Grant
Helping Small Businesses Access PPE as Province Returns to Framework The Ontario government is expanding the number of small businesses
Ontario Improving Access to the Justice System
New legislation will help Ontarians resolve legal matters faster The Ontario government has introduced legislation that will improve access to
Exclusive – Arson The Cause of Fire at Apartment Building in Colborne on Saturday States OFM
The Ontario Fire Marshal has determined a fire at an apartment building in downtown Colborne on Saturday, February 13,
Former President of Local OPSEU Representing Over 100 Brookside Youth Centre Staff Makes Statement About Closure
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdCSh989lVQ&feature=youtu.be Peter Harding (left) who is a Ministry Union Representative and former President of Local OPSEU 337 (Brookside Youth Centre)
Breaking News – OFM Investigating After Apartment Building Fire Sends Four To Hospital In Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJ3FbSKDQC8&t=36s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77iuphcJbaw Investigators with the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office have been called in to investigate a fire in downtown Colborne on
Breaking News – After More Than 70 Years Brookside Youth Centre in Cobourg Closes Its Gates for the Final Time
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9c57HaDMCs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sm77ASR7ujc After more than 70 years in operation, Brookside Youth Centre is closed as of Friday, February 12, 2021. Today’s Northumberland
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Golden Plough Lodge Hit With $16,500 Penalty Following Inspection That Identified Multiple Resident Safety Concerns
The Golden Plough Lodge is facing a $16,500 administrative monetary penalty after inspectors identified multiple areas of non-compliance involving
Video – Photo Gallery – Parks Canada Undertaking a Major Rehabilitation of Peterborough Canal Dams and Lift Lock
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HKZSrslxDU A major rehabilitation project is underway for the canal dams and the historic Peterborough Lift Lock as Parks Canada
Video – Cobourg Marina’s F Dock Being Replaced in $412,000 Project
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSvJaEh6joc A major piece of infrastructure at Cobourg Harbour is being replaced as the Town of Cobourg moves ahead with
New Operating Room Completed and in Service at Northumberland Hills Hospital
(Right image: Back row, (L-R): Dr. Paul (Pavel) Ketov, Chief of Staff, Dr. Andrew Stratford, Chief of Surgery, Todd
Campbellford Memorial Hospital Launches New Insulin Pump Program, Bringing Specialized Diabetes Care Closer to Home
For people living with diabetes, managing their condition can involve specialized equipment, ongoing education and regular support from healthcare
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Video – Photo Gallery – Parks Canada Undertaking a Major Rehabilitation of Peterborough Canal Dams and Lift Lock
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HKZSrslxDU A major rehabilitation project is underway for the canal dams and the historic Peterborough Lift Lock as Parks Canada
Video – Photo Gallery – Canton Remembrance Day Service Honours Those Who Served and Sacrificed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR1W6zsaszc A Remembrance Day service in Canton brought members of the community together on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, to honour
Video – Photo Gallery – More Than 500 Gather in Cobourg to Remember and Honour Those Who Served
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZTDhjwzrjA More than 500 people gathered in Victoria Park in Cobourg on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, to honour the men
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
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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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Strong Starts Continue for Northumberland’s GMHL teams
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Northumberland County’s teams continue to make an early-season statement in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League,
Cobourg Cougars Winning Streak Extends to Nine Games
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Cougars earned back-to-back victories Sunday and Monday over the Toronto Warriors to extend their Ontario
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