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Ontario Takes Further Action to Contain the Spread of COVID-19
On March 16, 2020, Premier Doug Ford and Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, issued the following
Lower Trent Conservation Responds to COVID-19
In an ongoing effort to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, Lower Trent Conservation (LTC) continues to follow the lead
Enhanced Measures to Protect Ontarians from COVID-19
On March 16, 2020, Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health issued the following statement detailing enhanced public
Beyond The Blue Box, Horizons of Friendship Thrift Store and Northumberland Humane Society Thrift Store Closed Till Further Notice
Three charities along Covert Street have closed as a result of COVID-19. Beyond the Blue Box, Horizons of Friendship Thrift
Current Situation for Areas In Canada with Cases of COVID-19
Current situation Areas in Canada with cases of COVID-19 as of March 15, 2020, 5:45 pm EST Province, territory or other Number of
Ontario Hospitals Asked to Take a Planned Approach to Ramping Down Elective Surgeries
Actions aimed at preserving capacity as cases of COVID-19 continue to grow On March 15, 2020, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier
COVID-19 Pandemic Planning for the Scheduling of Matters in Ontario Courts
Public health officials have recommended that measures be taken to reduce the amount of time individuals spend in large
Wal-Mart Quickly Runs Out of Toilet Paper – Again
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0DMKRg71C8 There was once again a line-up outside Wal-Mart in Cobourg on Sunday, March 15, 2020. Once the doors opened at
Update – Cobourg Mother Concerned About Information Being Released by Northumberland Hills Hospital on COVID-19 Precautions
Response from Jennifer Gillard, Senior Directior, Public Affairs and Strategic Partnerships at Northumberland Hills Hospital "There is presently a discrepancy
Visitor Restrictions In Place at Northumberland Hills Hospital
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) has made the difficult decision to limit visitors in light of the evolving situation regarding
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New Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame has announced its first brother-and-sister inductees, five years
Local Students Protest Student-Assistance Changes
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The change in provincial policy to shift a heavier portion of student assistance into the “loan”
In My Opinion – Silence and Breakdown: Tribunal Ruling Exposes Accountability Gap at Cobourg Police Board
There is something that has needed fixing for a long time with the Cobourg Police Services Board. The overall management
Northumberland County Announces Dan Borowec as New CAO
Northumberland County is appointing Dan Borowec as the new Chief Administrative Officer, approximately one-year after he retired from the
Northumberland Hills Hospital Launches Stroke Recovery Clinic
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland Hills Hospital this week launched a new main-floor Stroke Recovery Clinic. This new service will offer
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Video – Photo Gallery – WWII Veteran, Don Smoke Celebrates 100 Years of Knowledge and Love
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPK2wwcfc5Q By Cecilia Nasmith/Pete Fisher They're calling the celebration A Century of Knowledge and Love, as the community gathers on Feb.
Video – Photo Gallery – What A Difference A Day Makes in the Weather
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQWfBguitRw In less than 24-hours it looks like we’ve gone from above freezing temperatures with fog blanketing the area to
Video – Photo Gallery – Families Enjoy Canada’s Sport at the 2026 Castleton Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkOmkvwhOgA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5GWSjG5Y9M Nearly 30 teams from across southern Ontario took part in the annual four-on-four pond hockey tournament at the Castleton
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services Recertify Ice Water Training
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jI0GBz8dKko Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services were along the shore of Lake Ontario on Sunday, February 15, 2026 performing
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Fire Department Training in Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vptnRI9eOGs Members of the Cobourg Fire Department spent Saturday (February 14, 2026) morning ice water rescue training in Cobourg Harbour. Acting
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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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New Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame has announced its first brother-and-sister inductees, five years
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Sweep GMHL Playoff Series Against St. George
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlOtbSDNEbU Five unanswered goals in the third period gave the Northumberland Stars a 7-3 victory over the St. George Ravens
Video – Photo Gallery – Families Enjoy Canada’s Sport at the 2026 Castleton Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkOmkvwhOgA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5GWSjG5Y9M Nearly 30 teams from across southern Ontario took part in the annual four-on-four pond hockey tournament at the Castleton
Video – Photo Gallery – Brighton Native Hallie Clarke Places 19th in Women’s Skeleton Racing at Winter Olympics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhUQTHE01hc Brighton native Hallie Clarke continued to improve and saved her best slide for last in her Winter Olympics debut
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