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Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board Closes Schools on Snow Days
Dear KPR Parents and Guardians, I am writing today to update everyone on some important changes in our school operations
Proposed Changes to the Conservation Authorities Act and Planning Act Will Affect You and Your Environment
The environment needs your help. And the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) is asking for your support. On November 5th
Province Proposes Cap on Delivery Fees to Support Local Restaurants
Mandatory lower fees for restaurants where indoor dining is prohibited due to COVID-19 The Ontario government is helping local restaurants
Northumberland OPP Hold Toy Drive in Campbellford This Coming Weekend
On Saturday November 28, 2020, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, members of the Northumberland OPP Auxiliary unit in
Ontario Providing Additional Funding to Enhance Safety and Protection in Schools
Initiatives Include Voluntary Testing and Additional Online Learning Supports The Ontario government is providing $13.6 million to enable school boards
Ontario Cancelling Road Tests for Regions in Grey (Lockdown) Level
Measures will help protect health and safety and prevent the spread of COVID-19 The Ontario government is cancelling all in-vehicle
Ontario Modernizing Application Process for Social Assistance
New online system will be faster and easier to use TORONTO — The Ontario government is launching a new, easy
Update – Individual Involved in Critical Incident Near Lindsay Transferred to Toronto Trauma Centre
One of the people involved in the "critical incident" near Lindsay has been transferred by land ambulance to St.
Breaking News – Kawartha Lakes OPP Officer Seriously Injured in “Critical Incident” Near Lindsay
An officer has been seriously injured in an incident near Lindsay. City of Kawartha Lakes OPP are currently engaged in
Are Municipalities in Northumberland County Allowing User Groups In The Red Zones To Use Municipal Buildings/Arenas?
With areas to the west of Northumberland County entering into the "red zone" this week, Today's Northumberland reached out
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Capitol Summer Closes with Psychological Thriller
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The final presentation in a stellar Summer Season at Port Hope's Capitol Theatre comes Aug. 22,
18 Years, $500,000 and Counting: Two London Men Refuse to Stop Fighting Duchenne
For nearly two decades, Brian Connor and George Bennett have done the same thing year after year — they
Township of Alnwick/Haldimand and Municipality of Brighton Take Top Honours in 16th Annual Mayors’ Keep the County Clean Challenge
Communities across Northumberland County rolled up their sleeves this spring to make a lasting impact, with nearly 1,900 volunteers
Young Business Owners Showcase Innovation at Annual BECN Youth Entrepreneurship Showcase
Young entrepreneurs from across Northumberland County showcased their creativity, business skills, and ambition today at the annual BECN Youth
Final Day in Cobourg to Submit Nomination Papers for 2026 Municipal and School Board Election is August 21
The Town of Cobourg Legislative Services Division would like to inform all residents that the final day to submit
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – 850 Backpacks, 850 Chances to Start School with Confidence
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAr-Gv1-ZVA Inside the Cobourg Lions Centre on Tuesday, August 11, there was a lot of noise. But it was the kind
Video – Young Port Hope Artists Want to Paint a Safer Path Across the Community
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUva3XnEN_g Sometimes it takes a personal experience to see an everyday problem in a completely different way. For Port Hope youth
Video – Sunshine, Sand and a Few Parking Problems
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iK9RxjMACoY After several days of rain and unsettled weather, Cobourg finally got the kind of summer Sunday everyone had been
Video – Photo Gallery – Sandcastles, Storms and Stories: Cobourg’s Masterpieces Battle the Rain
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJXOxdCG434 If you arrived late for the Cobourg Sandcastle Festival on Saturday, you may have missed it. Not the festival itself
Video – Photo Gallery – Float for Serena: A Day of Laughter, Memories and Love on the Ganaraska
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3tOId9wyMQ The laughter carried down the Ganaraska River Saturday afternoon, echoing off the water and surrounding trees. For those who knew
- 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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Jacob Hyatt Now Competing in Two National Lawn Bowling Championships this Month
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club member Jacob Hyatt has a busy schedule for high-level competition on the greens
Cobourg Kodiaks Clinch Major Series Lacrosse Playoff Spot
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Kodiaks are headed to the Major Series Lacrosse playoffs after rallying for a 7-5 victory
Cobourg Kodiaks Have Must-Win Game Saturday in Owen Sound
The Cobourg Kodiaks can earn their way into the Major Series Lacrosse playoffs with a win in their final
Jacob Hyatt Heading to National Lawn Bowling Championship
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Becoming a provincial champion was years in the making for Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club member Jacob Hyatt. The
New Cougars Coach Derek Smith Wants to Restore Team’s Standing in League and Community
(Derek Smith, left, and Ryan Ramsay, right, pictured in this Cobourg Cougars graphic) Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Derek Smith has coached against