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HKPR District Health Unit Declares Outbreak at St. Michael Elementary School in Cobourg
March 15, 2021Dear St. Michael Catholic Elementary School students, staff and families,We are providing an update to share that
It’s Official – Waterfront Festival and Canada Day Celebrations Cancelled
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s NorthumberlandAs first reported by Today’s Northumberland, for a second year, the Town of Cobourg – in
Northumberland County Council Spotlights Liability Concern
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's NorthumberlandFor Northumberland County Council, the reform of joint-and-several liability needs to be a key focus for
Ontario Making It Easier to Administer Rapid COVID-19 Testing in the Workplace
Province also expanding the testing program to more sectors The Ontario government is making it easier for businesses to test
Story Behind The Photo of Premier Ford Signing Drawings at the CCC
Three children at Junior Set Nursery School in Cobourg were given the special assignment of drawing what has changed
Northumberland County Council Reflects on Development Activity in 2020
An Annual Development Activity Report for Northumberland was presented to County Council today, highlighting residential and non-residential construction activity
Port Hope Police – Weapons Call Results in Lockdown
At 2:25 p.m. on March 16, 2021 Port Hope Police were called to Ganaraska Trail Public School as some
HKPR District Health Unit – Dr. Gemmill Questions “Third Wave” Designation
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's NorthumberlandIn spite of a slight uptick in cases in the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health
Cobourg Police – Mischief Arrest
Woman charged with mischief after police respond to a suspicious person call. On Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at 9:00 pm,
Forklift Strikes Worker in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Tb07c9cR_E Emergency services responded to Gilmer’s Home Hardware Building Centre in Port Hope on Wednesday after a worker was struck
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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
Peterborough County Disappointed by Paramedic Strike Notice and Remains Committed to Reaching an Agreement
CUPE Local 4911 has served notice that Peterborough County paramedics will go on strike starting at 6:00 a.m. on
33rd Annual Light Up a Life Campaign Launches Across Northumberland
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) Foundation’s 33rd annual Light Up a Life fundraising campaign launches this week, with appeal letters
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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
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
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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