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HKPR District Media Scrum – Your Holiday-Season Behaviour Will Shape How COVID Affects Your New Year
By Cecilia Nasmith/today’s Northumberland How closely we follow current public-health guidelines in observing the holidays determines how severely COVID-19 will
Cramahe Township Office Holiday Hours
The Cramahe Township municipal offices will be CLOSED for the holidays beginning Friday, December 24, 2021 through Monday, January
HKPR District Health Unit Increases Vaccination-Clinic Capacity
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit is responding to the recent COVID-19 surge and
Ontario Extending Call to Arms to Businesses, Volunteers and Retired Health Professionals
Online and telephone portals connecting Ontarians and businesses with opportunities to further boost province’s vaccine rollout As the province continues
Cobourg Rotary Harbourfront Rink Opens
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhZ9mU3KrBk By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland As Councillor Emily Chorley predicted at last week's council meeting, Cobourg has opened the Rotary Harbourfront
Walk-In Booster Clinic in Port Hope Attracts Hundreds of People
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5CmLzbf5ho A Walk-In Booster Clinic held on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 in Port Hope attracted hundreds of people. Dr. Kate Everdell
Update – Cobourg Police – Two People Charged with Impaired Driving
Woman arrested for impaired operation after police respond to a single motor vehicle collision. On December 21, 2021, at 9:43
HKPR District Health Unit Declares COVID-19 Outbreak at Extendicare in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNVPEUMxilg COVID-19 Outbreak at Extendicare in Port Hope The HKPR District Health Unit declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Extendicare Port Hope
Two Drivers Arrested for Impaired Driving in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMo4V_HHBYg Two drivers were arrested for impaired driving last night in Cobourg. Despite a RIDE program in operation in Cobourg, the
Best Year Ever for 10th Annual Queenies Bake Shop Toy Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJ7_pXjCJQ8 It was the best year ever for the 10th annual Queenies Bake Shop Toy Drive in Port Hope. Owner of
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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