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Ontario Enshrining the Right to Wear Poppies in the Workplace
Proposed amendments would ensure workers can pay tribute to veterans The Ontario government is introducing legislation today that, if passed,
Calgary Man Faces Numerous Charges After Ontario/Cross-Canada Investigation
A Calgary man has been charged with a number of offences, including child luring, extortion, and counselling suicide following
Belleville Police Officer Charged With Assault
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a member of the Belleville Police Service in relation to an incident
Update – Superintendent of Education Reaffirming Students Stay Away from Former Sidbrook Hospital
Superintendent of Education with Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board educating students of the dangers being inside the former
Update – Durham Regional Police – Susicious Disappearance of Two Females in Whitby
The results of a post mortem examination conducted on human remains located in Mariposa Township has confirmed the identity
Cobourg Woman Celebrates 95th Birthday Going For A Ride In Sidecar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsbLPSGCByQ A Cobourg woman celebrated her 95th birthday doing something she had never done before. Dorathy Marie Harnden took a trip
Minimal Damage After Fire at Trinity College School in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6D3T-1rMQRw Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services quickly extinguished a fire at Trinity College School on Thursday, October 28, 2021. Firefighters
Primitive Designs Hosts Spooky Fright Night on Halloween
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GgzVpbZRDY Come if you dare and wander around dinosaurs and other giant creations on Halloween at Primitive Designs on County
HKPR District Health Unit – Local Residents Can Take Part in Online Survey to Share How Pandemic Has Affected Them
The local health unit wants to hear directly from residents about how COVID-19 has impacted their lives. The Haliburton, Kawartha,
Ontario Investing in New Mobile Mental Health and Addictions Clinic in Peterborough
Funding Will Help Improve Access to High-Quality Health Care for Clients and Families The Ontario government is improving access to
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Exclusive – Potential Ambulance Service Reductions in Peterborough County Could Impact Northumberland County
Potential reductions in ambulance services in Peterborough County during a labour dispute could result in increased demands on neighbouring
Video – Photo Gallery – 598 Sabre Squadron Cadets Stand Vigil at Cobourg Cenotaph Ahead of Remembrance Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pc_LqbYhs24 Approximately 25 members of the 598 Sabre Squadron Royal Canadian Air Cadets took part in a solemn vigil at
Peterborough County – Essential Ambulance Services Agreement Reached
The County and CUPE Local 4911 signed an Essential Ambulance Services Agreement (EASA) on Friday, November 6. The EASA sets
Four in Five Canadian Drivers See Winter Tires as Essential for Safer Driving
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Winter tires remain an important investment despite the rising cost of living; fewer relying on all-season
Cobourg Mayor’s Office to Establish Virtual Community Ideas Bank in 2027
Cobourg residents will have a new opportunity to share their ideas, suggestions and thoughts about the community when the
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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
Video – Photo Gallery – Alderville First Nation Honours Veterans at Annual Armistice Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFx6ku9EzjI Veterans, community members, dignitaries and representatives from across the region gathered Sunday, November 8, 2026, as Alderville First Nation
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
Video – Photo Gallery – CN Freight Train Strikes Commercial Truck East of Brighton, Causing Major Rail Disruption
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiuSYd5pCjw There were no injuries, but video capturing the collision is disturbing after a CN freight train struck a commercial
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg’s Largest Christmas Tree Arrives Along Waterfront Ahead of Christmas Magic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0m0Seg-vOUY Christmas is beginning to take shape along Cobourg’s waterfront as the town’s largest Christmas tree was put into place
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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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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
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Remain Undefeated After Hard-Fought Battle Against Brighton Vikings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMgboo5XFgU The Northumberland Stars kept their undefeated record intact Friday night, October 23, after defeating the Brighton Vikings in a
Cobourg Cougars Drop Dukes to Continue Strong Play
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland After tallying eight goals during a road win Saturday in Aurora, the Cobourg Cougars netted nine more