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Hazardous Material Experts Called In to Water Pollution Control Plant In Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdBwn_GT3Hk Precautionary measures were put in place in case of a chlorine leak at the Lucas Point Water Pollution Control
MNRF Removes Traps As Bear In Port Hope Has Apparently Moved On
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZcBaPy50Xo It appears the bear which may have been residing in Port Hope is gone. After seven days of no reports
CMHA – Fewer Ontarians Are Seeking Mental Health Supports During COVID-19
Fewer Ontarians are seeking mental health supports during COVID-19, but services are helping those who use them. As more details
OHT-Northumberland Gives COVID Update
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County has been blessed with a relatively-low incidence of COVID-19 cases and no deaths, Northumberland
Ontario Workplace PPE Supplier Directory
On May 14, 2020, Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, announced how Ontario is supporting
Port Hope Police – Municipal Land Use Restrictions Lifted
Residents are advised that the land use restrictions bordering the Ganaraska River will be lifted as of Wednesday, May
Port Hope Police – Urban Bear Up-Date
(file photos of one of two bear traps currently in Port Hope) There have been no confirmed reports of bear
GRCA to Open Conservation Areas and Ganaraska Forest in Phases
Last week the Province announced the opening of provincial parks and conservation reserves; causing some confusion amongst the public
Breaking News – Ontario Announces Additional Workplaces that Can Reopen
Additional seasonal, retail and household businesses must follow public health guidelines On May 14, 2020, the Ontario government announced the
Canada and Ontario Take Steps to Further Protect Farm Workers
Funding will help enhance health and safety measures during COVID-19 The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to
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Alnwick-Haldimand Mayor Debate Plays to a Full House
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Though 100 chairs had been set out in Canon Nind Hall at St. George's Anglican Church
Premier Ford Unveils Changes to Cabinet to Put Ontario on Long-Term Footing to Fight President Trump’s Tariffs
Changes will support government’s plan to protect workers and businesses by building the most competitive, resilient and self-reliant economy
Video – 32nd Annual Salvation Army Coats for Kids Campaign Gets Ready for Another Winter of Giving
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xjf3ql1Ycog (In photo from the left: Major Dan Broome, Jim Alford and Lisa Graham) As the temperatures begin to drop and
Video – 74 Firefighters Ride Into Cobourg During Three-Day Memorial Journey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqbrC9b39BE 575-kilometre pilgrimage honours fallen firefighters across Canada After spending much of the day in the saddle, 74 firefighters from across
Significant Fire Event Involving Lithium-Ion Batteries in Belleville
On Saturday, Sept. 5, at approximately 5 a.m., Belleville Fire and Emergency Services responded to a report of a
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – Snowbirds Take Centre Stage at 77th Canadian International Air Show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-b4SJtV6Bx4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eblPxrBlRPk The skies over Toronto’s waterfront were filled with the roar of aircraft, precision formations and aerobatic displays over the
Video – Photo Gallery – The CNE: 40 Years Later, Some Things Have Changed — And Some Haven’t
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fR6U-Bkv3vk It was a place I hadn’t visited in more than 40 years. After spending some time at the Canadian International
Video – Photo Gallery – Blue Heron Joins Salmon for Annual Ganaraska Run
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSv0lrsvM3U The salmon weren’t the only ones enjoying the Ganaraska River in Port Hope Thursday afternoon. As hundreds of salmon continued
Exclusive – Video – Photo Gallery – Birthday Celebration Turns Into Frightening Rice Lake Rescue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irhxazzquFI Three friends from Toronto came to Northumberland County to celebrate a 21st birthday. Instead, they ended up fighting to
Video – Photo Gallery – Rice Lake Challenge Surpasses $500,000 Mark in Fight Against Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3b3dX9OXOI What started 18 years ago as a personal tribute to two brothers has now become a remarkable fundraising legacy. The
- 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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Northumberland Jacks 11U Select Team Looks to Continue Winning Ways at OBA Championship
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland With a successful season already to date, the Northumberland Jacks 11-and-under select team is ready to compete
Northumberland Jacks 9U Select Team Heads to OBA Championship with Strong Bonds
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Jacks 9-and-under select team is heading to St. Marys this weekend with a championship opportunity
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Flyers Capture Ontario Baseball Association Senior C Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cO0L-nDAF4 Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Port Hope Flyers baseball team put an end to a long provincial championship drought this past
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Jacks Fall to London in OBA 8U Championship in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXVGIbByKBs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2L2Ze48FXgk Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The host Northumberland Jacks 8-and-under team battled its way through the Ontario Baseball Association championship weekend before
Video – Photo Gallery – Flyers Still in Contention as OBA Senior C Championship Wraps Up in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYjdGb_ROu4 Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland The hometown Port Hope Flyers are still chasing an Ontario Baseball Association Senior C championship as the