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Second COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at the Golden Plough Lodge
The HKPR District Health Unit has declared the Golden Plough Lodge (GPL) long-term care home to be in outbreak
Durham Police – Alleged Impaired Driver Attempts to Flee from Police in Oshawa
Police arrested two suspects who fled from police in Oshawa on Thursday morning. On Thursday, January 14, 2021, at approximately
Nominate Your Port Hope Civic Award Choice
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Municipality of Port Hope is now taking nominations for its 2020 Civic Awards, an annual
Caroline Street Rink in Port Hope Not Quite Ready
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Even though Mother Nature isn't co-operating to get the natural-ice surface of Port Hope's Caroline Street
Davis Will Retire as CEO of Northumberland Hills Hospital
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Following more than seven years in the leadership role of Northumberland Hills Hospital, President and Chief
Four Charged After Investigation by OPP Peterborough/Northumberland Community Street Crime Unit
"PROJECT NORCO" An investigation led by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Peterborough/Northumberland Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) resulted in the
NHH Still Not Asked to Accept Transfers
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Two weeks after the province alerted hospitals to reserve space in their Intensive Care Units to
Ontario Expands Case and Contact Management Workforce
Additional staff will help stop the spread of COVID-19 across the province The Ontario government has hired more case managers
Cobourg Announces Reduced Transit Schedule
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Following Wednesday's special emergency meeting of Cobourg council in light of the provincial emergency declaration, the
Applications Now Open for Ontario’s Small Business Support Grant
Province Providing up to $20,000 for Eligible Businesses Impacted by Provincewide Shutdown The Ontario government has opened applications for the
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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