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Teachers and Education Workers Need Rapid Tests to Slow the Spread of Omicron
On Thursday, December 16, 2021, the Association des enseignantes et des enseignants franco-ontariens (AEFO), Canadian Union of Public Employees
Northumberland County – Motorized Trails in the County Forest Reopen to Snowmobiling
Motorized trails in the Northumberland County Forest will reopen to snowmobiling in time for the 2021/2022 season. County Forest
Town of Cobourg Makes its Period Promise
Municipal washroom facilities will offer free menstrual products beginning January 2022. The Town of Cobourg is pleased to be partnering
Municipality of Port Hope Community Development Director Announces Retirement
Municipality of Port Hope Community Development Director Tom Dodds has announced his plans to retire at the end of
HTM Insurance Gives Back to the Community Throughout the Year
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vT9f3yvewAE Dave Rutherford who is Chair of the Board of Directors with HTM Insurance Company dropped off 400 pounds of
Métis Artist Spreads Message of Hope and Healing with Red Yarn Installation at Port Hope Town Hall
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2AzItTiWls Hamilton-based Métis installation artist Tracey-Mae Chambers brought her national touring project Hope and Healing Canada to Port Hope on
COVID-19 Outbreak Over at Campbellford Memorial Hospital
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (HKPR) District Health Unit officially declared the COVID-19 outbreak on the Medical/Surgical inpatient ward
Northumberland County Council – Council Adopts Natural Heritage System
On Wednesday, December 15, 2021, Northumberland County Council adopted a Natural Heritage System (NHS) amendment to the County Official
Ontario Cutting Wholesale Alcohol Prices to Support Restaurants and Bars
Province continues to improve convenience and choice while supporting hospitality sector The Ontario government is supporting businesses impacted by the
HKPR District Health Unit Notified of Potential Local Case of Omicron Variant
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit has been notified that initial screening of a local resident who
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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
Cease of Admissions Order Issued Against New Golden Plough Lodge
The Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care has issued a Cease of Admissions order against the newly opened Golden Plough
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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