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Ontario Releases Plan to Resume Scheduled Surgeries and Procedures
Hospitals must continue to maintain capacity to respond to COVID-19 The Ontario government has developed a comprehensive framework to help
Update on Canadian Armed Forces’ Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
Canadians can trust that, in times of need, their Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) will be there for them. This
OFA – The Time is Now to Support Ontario’s Agri-Food System with Workable Solutions
By Keith Currie, President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture There’s no denying Ontario’s agri-food sector has been hit hard by the
Six Fallen Canadian Armed Forces Members Travel Along The Highway of Heroes in Port Hope
The Highway of Heroes was once again lined with emergency services and a number of people to pay their
Cobourg Opens Community Garden at James Tracey Park for Garden Members Only
Ontario government declares community gardens essential especially for those facing food insecurity. Under the direction of the Government of Ontario
HKPR District Health Unit – Recent Outbreaks in Area Long-Term Care and Retirement Homes
The local health unit has been working with its health care partners to conduct COVID-19 testing of all residents
Community of Cobourg Gives Memorable Tribute To Veteran Who Helped Liberate Holland
It was a memorable day for Cobourg resident David Ramsay on May 5, 2020. Ramsay was not able to be
Unwelcome Visitors Take Up Residence At Brighton Lawn Bowling and Croquet Club
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZtoM9sGxtQ&feature=youtu.be The Brighton Lawn Bowling and Croquet Club has a few unwelcome visitors taking up residence at the clubhouse. A family
OPP – Intelligence-Led Investigation Leads to Record Inland Seizure of Opium
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSaODicQUhA&feature=youtu.be Several individuals are facing numerous charges under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) as a result of an
Ontario Significantly Increases Daily Lab Testing
Expanded testing critical to stop the spread of COVID-19 Ontario has significantly increased testing and contact tracing capacity, allowing health
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Video – Rebuild Begins at Beyond the Blue Box After Lengthy Post-Fire Delay in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arXPJCdQg64&t=354s By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland It's been a long wait since the September 2023 fire for the rebuilding of the Beyond
Video – Photo Gallery – The Magic of Cinderella Begins Tonight in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2ItwCPF4DI The magic of Cinderella comes to life tonight — Friday, April 24, 2026 — in Cobourg, as the Victorian
Bank Managers’ Concerns Are Also Mayor’s Concerns
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Downtown Banking Tour report prepared by Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland for Wednesday's
Video – Driving-School Instructor Faces Life-or-Death Dilemma
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j994lsVQh5A By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland At the age of 64, Mike Fisher finds the brave new world of computers a forbidding
Cobourg Council – Downtown Building Gets a New Purpose
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council reacted with keen interest Wednesday to a report on the Albert Street washroom building
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Video – Photo Gallery – The Magic of Cinderella Begins Tonight in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2ItwCPF4DI The magic of Cinderella comes to life tonight — Friday, April 24, 2026 — in Cobourg, as the Victorian
Video – Photo Gallery – Sand, Sunset and Surprises Await Along Cobourg’s West Beach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vl7ppVJ4mY4 Visitors strolling along the west beach in Cobourg are being treated to a small but memorable surprise this spring. As
Video – Photo Gallery – Search and Rescue Volunteers Train in Harsh Conditions for Real Emergencies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSOqjz2oBj8 Rain poured steadily over a wooded property off Danforth Road Saturday evening, soaking the ground and reducing visibility—but for
Video – Photo Gallery – Rising Waters Along the Trent River
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OG0NmNj5GjU&t=162s TRENT HILLS, ONTARIO — What’s unfolding along the Trent River this week is a familiar but uneasy spring ritual
Video – Photo Gallery – Lower Trent Conservation Issues Flood Warning for Rice Lake and Trent River
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zg2Te6oG0vU A Flood Warning is issued when flooding is beginning/occurring or when more serious flooding is possible. A Flood Warning requires
- 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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Local Players Win OHF U13 Championship with Quinte Red Devils
(Quinte Red Devils photo) Cobourg’s Kade Whelan and Port Hope’s William Beebe recently captured the Ontario Hockey Federation U13 AAA
Video – Photo Gallery – Friendly Rivalry on Ice at Port Hope Firefighters Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWxG-MiZ9k4 The sound of skates cutting across the ice and laughter from the benches filled the Jack Burger Sports Complex
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Win GMHL Russell Cup Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuZ6Lj9CWZs Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Stars shined as the top team in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League this
Northumberland Stars One Win Away From GMHL Championship; Host Game 5 Saturday in Colborne
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Stars have taken a commanding 3-1 series lead in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey
Georgian Bay Wins OFSAA Girls Hockey Championship at Cobourg Community Centre
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Georgian Bay District Secondary School captured the gold medal at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations