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NHH Institutes 2A Restrictions Due to Enteric Infection
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland A cluster of patients with symptoms of enteric infection has been identified on the 2A medical/surgical
Former Captain with Port Hope Air Cadet Squadron Sentenced to 20-Months In Jail for Sexual Exploitation
A former Captain with the Port Hope Air Cadet Squadron was sentenced to 20-months in jail after pleading guilty
Trent Hills Fire Department Responds To House Fire East of Campbellford
Trent Hills Fire Department responded to a house fire at the address of 2811 on County Road 8 east
Ontario Extends COVID-19 Orders to Protect the Public
Dance classes with conditions allowed in areas under modified Stage 2 regulations TORONTO — The Ontario government, in consultation with
HKPR District Health Unit – New Medical Officer of Health Appointed
The local health unit will soon have a new leader at its helm. The Board of Health has announced the
Update – Northumberland OPP – Victim Identified in Fatal Collision North of Campbellford
(MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT HILLS, ON) – On October 19, 2020, members of the Northumberland County and Peterborough County Detachments
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Lay Numerous Charges on Rice Lake Over Weekend
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry made a lot of residents happy on the north shore of Rice
Breaking News – Fatal Collision North of Campbellford
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4O_CrI6CDxg&feature=youtu.be (MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT HILLS, ON) – On October 19, 2020, members of the Northumberland County and Peterborough County Detachments
HKPR District Health Unit – Free Supply of Nicotine Patches and Gum Just a Click Away to Help People Quit Tobacco Use
A popular quit-smoking program is going online to better support people trying to quit tobacco during the pandemic. The STOP
Province Announces Stay Safe and Follow Public Health Advice This Halloween
On October 19, 2020, Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health, issued the following statement detailing public health
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E-Scooters Remain Illegal on Cobourg Roads as Town Stays Out of Provincial Pilot Program
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Despite their growing popularity across Ontario, and what might be a surprise to electric scooters owners
Lakelands Public Health Provides Notice of Cybersecurity Incident
Currently no evidence that information has been misused for fraudulent purposesOn January 29, 2026, Lakelands Public Health (formed through the
Video – Quick-Thinking Cobourg Man Rescues Paddle Boarder Blown Into Lake Ontario During Sudden Storm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXTBCYUzBko (Paul Devlin (glasses) rescuing a person on Lake Ontario on July 1) A Cobourg man is being credited with saving
Exclusive – Video – Photo Gallery – Minor Copper Theft Results in Major Cleanup Costs for Lakefront Utilities
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19yBz0-w41o&t=137s What appeared to be a minor copper theft has resulted in a massive environmental cleanup that could ultimately cost
Video – Photo Gallery – Trenton’s Delayed Canada Day Fireworks Light Up the Night
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9Onw9zX96A They were delayed by a day because of the weather, but the wait was well worth it as the
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Exclusive – Video – Photo Gallery – Minor Copper Theft Results in Major Cleanup Costs for Lakefront Utilities
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19yBz0-w41o&t=137s What appeared to be a minor copper theft has resulted in a massive environmental cleanup that could ultimately cost
Video – Photo Gallery – Trenton’s Delayed Canada Day Fireworks Light Up the Night
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9Onw9zX96A They were delayed by a day because of the weather, but the wait was well worth it as the
Video – Photo Gallery – Multicultural Festival Brings the World to Cobourg’s Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kRQA2I8HHk Cobourg celebrated the diversity that helps define the community during a vibrant Multicultural Festival held at Rotary Harbourfront Park
Photo Gallery – Video – Hundreds Celebrate Canada Day in Cobourg Despite Sweltering Heat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWx6OUQrEdY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6D9uyD9233Y Hot temperatures didn't stop residents and visitors from celebrating Canada's 159th birthday in Cobourg on Tuesday. With temperatures climbing above
Photo Gallery – Video – Fireworks And More Light Up the Sky in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcRgSCu-ZLw They weren’t fireworks that ushered in Canada Day in Cobourg. Well, for the most part, they weren’t. Although a handful of
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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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Marc Mercier’s Hockey Journey from Timmins to Toronto, Cobourg and Cambridge Too
By – David McPherson/Ontario Hockey Association COLLINGWOOD, ON – Ontario Hockey Association Chairman Marc Mercier and Ontario Junior Hockey League
Video – A Dream Come True for Cobourg Hockey Player Picked in the First Round of the OHL Draft
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq52lR02ATE What a week it has been for Cobourg's Lauchlan Whelan. The 15-year-old hockey standout is still trying to take it
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