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Northumberland Hills Hospital Reinstates Visitor Restrictions
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Out of an abundance of caution, Northumberland Hills Hospital announces an immediate return to Phase One
HKPR District Health Unit – Staying Home If Ill the Best Gift to Give This Holiday Season
The local medical officer of health is asking residents to give the best gift possible this holiday season –
Numbers Stated by CSC for COVID-19 Outbreak at Warkworth Institution Differ from Health Unit
Correctional Service Canada (CSC) advises that eight inmates at Warkworth Institution have tested positive for COVID-19, despite the HKPR
Today’s Northumberland Learns More About Campbellford Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department Temporary Closure
Today’s Northumberland has learned more about the closing of the Campbellford Memorial Hospital’s emergency department on Christmas Eve and
Northumberland County Fire Departments Help Out Township of Rideau Lakes After Firehall Burns to the Ground
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54UKwedzowo The firefighting brotherhood comes together after firehall destroyed by fire north of Kingston on Tuesday afternoon. The firehall was located
HKPR District Health Unit – COVID-19 Outbreak at Warkworth Institution
The HKPR District Health Unit declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Warkworth Institution on Tuesday, December 21. Currently, there are 19
Former Brookside Youth Centre Will Be Turned Over to Infrastructure Ontario in January
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4bvq0rZnII The former Brookside Youth Centre will mark a milestone in the decommissioning process at the end of this month. The
Cobourg Police – Drug Arrest and Warrant Executed
In the summer of 2021, as part of an ongoing enhanced enforcement strategy targeting illegal drug activity affecting Northumberland
Campbellford Memorial Hospital Temporary Closure of the Emergency Department
The Emergency Department at Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) will be temporarily closed on Friday December 24th beginning at 5:00PM
Seven Presumed and Confirmed Cases of COVID at Port Hope Convervision Facility and at Cameco Fuel Manufacturing
Over the course of this week, starting on Monday, December 20, 2021, we have been made aware of a
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Video – Photo Gallery – Christmas Magic Lights up Northumberland Hills Hospital Courtyard for Holiday Season
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPNR136qFks The spirit of Christmas is shining brightly at Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH), where the Rotary Club of Cobourg Courtyard
Former Haldimand Township Reeve Bill Finley Remembered for 30 Years of Municipal Service
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Bill Finley – a man with 30 years of municipal service to his township among his
Video – Photo Gallery – Bethlehem Walk brings the Christmas story to life at Cold Springs Hall
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zeyAzp-yGE For more than two decades, volunteers in the Cold Springs community have been bringing the Christmas story to life,
Video – Queenies Toy Drive Marks 15th Year with Goal of Collecting Up to 4,000 Toys
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uflMB2VTd6U The spirit of giving is once again taking centre stage in Port Hope as Queenies Bake Shop launches its
Death of Inmate from Warkworth Institution
(Today's Northumberland file photo) On November 12, 2026, an inmate from Warkworth Institution died while in our custody. The individual’s
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Video – Photo Gallery – Bethlehem Walk brings the Christmas story to life at Cold Springs Hall
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zeyAzp-yGE For more than two decades, volunteers in the Cold Springs community have been bringing the Christmas story to life,
Video – Photo Gallery – Parks Canada Undertaking a Major Rehabilitation of Peterborough Canal Dams and Lift Lock
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HKZSrslxDU A major rehabilitation project is underway for the canal dams and the historic Peterborough Lift Lock as Parks Canada
Video – Photo Gallery – Canton Remembrance Day Service Honours Those Who Served and Sacrificed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR1W6zsaszc A Remembrance Day service in Canton brought members of the community together on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, to honour
Video – Photo Gallery – More Than 500 Gather in Cobourg to Remember and Honour Those Who Served
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZTDhjwzrjA More than 500 people gathered in Victoria Park in Cobourg on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, to honour the men
Exclusive – Northumberland County CAO Letter to Cobourg Mayor Raises Questions About Operations at 310 Division Street
(Photos from public meeting at Trinity United Church on November 5, 2026) Today’s Northumberland seeks confirmation of authenticity of letter
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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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Strong Starts Continue for Northumberland’s GMHL teams
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Northumberland County’s teams continue to make an early-season statement in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League,
Cobourg Cougars Winning Streak Extends to Nine Games
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Cougars earned back-to-back victories Sunday and Monday over the Toronto Warriors to extend their Ontario
Cougars Rally to Defeat Toronto Warriors on the Road
Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg Cougars overcame a two-goal deficit in the first period to defeat the host Toronto Warriors
Video – Photo Gallery – Whelan Enjoys Special Homecoming as Windsor Spitfires Defeat Peterborough Petes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqon0q5FhmA For 16-year-old Lauchlan Whelan, Thursday night was about as close to playing in his hometown arena as he could
West Northumberland U15 BB Wild win host Halloween Havoc tournament
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The West Northumberland Wild U15 BB team captured the division championship at its host Halloween Havoc tournament