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HKPR District Health Unit – Restrictions Will Buy Time Until Vaccines Are In Better Supply
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Encouragingly lower COVID-19 numbers notwithstanding, only widespread vaccinations will truly bring progress in getting past the
MPP Announces Long-Term Care Homes Get Enhanced Prevention Funding
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland-Peterborough South MPP David Piccini announced Wednesday that 11 long-term-care homes in the riding will share
City of Kawartha Lakes Police – Community Member Assists Police
On February 2, 2021 at 2:59pm, the City of Kawartha Lakes Police Service received a call from a concerned
Peterborough County OPP – Stunt Driver Charged on Highway 7
Vehicle Seized and Licence Suspended for Seven Days Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)
Cobourg Police – Man Arrested for Outstanding Human Trafficking Warrant
On the afternoon of Tuesday, February 2, 2021, uniform officers observed a man in the area of Spring Street
Ontario Expanding Supports for Families of Children with Autism
New core services and additional funding will offer greater choice based on need The Ontario government is providing additional supports
HKPR District Health Unit – COVID-19 Enforcement Stats and Activities During Pandemic
Today’s Northumberland reached out to the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit to see what their COVID-19 enforcement
Northumberland County – New Development Charge Bylaw Will Need Amendment
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Just months after Northumberland County implemented its first-ever development charge, Northumberland County council's Finance and Audit
Northumberland County – County Realize Significant Savings on Two Items
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County enjoyed some significant savings on two recent projects, council's Finance and Audit Committee learned
Northumberland County – Municipal Insurance Structure Needs Repairs
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Dissatisfaction with the structure of municipal liability insurance is a topic Northumberland County council's Finance and
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Golden Plough Lodge Hit With $16,500 Penalty Following Inspection That Identified Multiple Resident Safety Concerns
The Golden Plough Lodge is facing a $16,500 administrative monetary penalty after inspectors identified multiple areas of non-compliance involving
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 – Cobourg Marina’s F Dock Being Replaced in $412,000 Project
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSvJaEh6joc A major piece of infrastructure at Cobourg Harbour is being replaced as the Town of Cobourg moves ahead with
New Operating Room Completed and in Service at Northumberland Hills Hospital
(Right image: Back row, (L-R): Dr. Paul (Pavel) Ketov, Chief of Staff, Dr. Andrew Stratford, Chief of Surgery, Todd
Campbellford Memorial Hospital Launches New Insulin Pump Program, Bringing Specialized Diabetes Care Closer to Home
For people living with diabetes, managing their condition can involve specialized equipment, ongoing education and regular support from healthcare
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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