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Athletes and volunteers honoured recently at induction ceremony at Sports Hall of Fame

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Ross Quigley, founder Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame

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Any day somewhere in Northumberland, people are gathering to play sports. It could be at a local school gym or an arena, or a field. It could be a group of young kids just learning to play soccer or a rep team practicing for a hockey tournament. Then, there are the lawn bowlers in Victoria Park or the babies and moms at the YMCA. Whether it is swimming laps or running laps, sports is huge in Northumberland. Continue Reading →

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Calls for service down while drugs and violent crime rising: 2021 annual police report

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Cobourg Police STEP

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The number of calls for service for the Cobourg police was down this past year. That is the third year in a row. Yet, the number of incidents related to illegal drugs, like fentanyl, cocaine, and crystal meth, was up. Violent crimes, like people using weapons during an assault, were also up. Cobourg Police Chief Paul Vandegraff will discuss these stats and more this week. Continue Reading →

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Ontario Health Team Northumberland wants to know what you think about local healthcare

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Family doctor engage

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Wait times. How many times have you had to wait to get medical care? How long have you waited in the emergency room? How about a doctor’s office? To get home care? Continue Reading →

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A house goes on an incredible journey thanks to Habitat for Humanity Northumberland

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In 2020, just before the pandemic hit, a Cobourg developer decided not to demolish a house on University Avenue. Instead, he called Habitat for Humanity Northumberland. Meghan MacDonald, the executive director, jumped at the chance to get a home it could renovate for a family in need. But before anything could be done, the pandemic hit. Suddenly, she was scrambling to figure out all the protocols and what could be done to save this house. Continue Reading →

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A group of women seeking support in Northumberland to bring Afghan family safely to Canada

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Afghan families flee

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Millions of refugees are pouring out of Ukraine. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has already offered to give them a place to go. There is no doubt this is a humanitarian crisis. Still, there are other refugees from different countries seeking asylum, too. According to a CBC investigation, Canada failed to meet its target of welcoming 81,000 refugees in 2021. Continue Reading →

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Northumberland farmers brace for increased costs as food prices rise for consumers

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FArmer spreading nitrogen fertilizer

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Most people will pay nearly $1,000 more for their groceries in 2022. That is according to a recent study from Guelph University. That means an extra $20 per week. While it may not sound like much for some, many people feel it. It can be huge for those on a fixed income or low wages. Continue Reading →

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Local Ukrainian artist share thoughts and fears as war rages on in homeland

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Ukraine war

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As the war rage on in Ukraine, Olexander Goloborodko watches in horror. He is an artist living in Peterborough. His daughter, her husband, and their three children are now in Ukraine trying to stay safe. Olexander’s brother, friends, and relatives are also trying to do the same. In this interview, Olexander will share his story. Continue Reading →

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Aftermath of protest leaves many questions and concerns nationally and locally, says expert

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Protest extremism

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The trucks may be gone from Ottawa. The Emergency Measures Act is over. But many questions remain. One of the critical issues is whether or not the Freedom Convoy is a one-off protest or a political movement gathering momentum. One thing is evident, what happened cannot be ignored. Continue Reading →

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Northumberland group collecting stories of grief and loss to share with others

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In Northumberland, 25 people have died of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic. That does not count the others who have passed away over the past two years. The grief they face is different in so many ways for those left behind. For some, they may not have been given access to be with loved ones at the end. For others, there may be unimaginable situations, barriers, and other hurdles that have made their experience unique, as well as challenging. Continue Reading →

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Freedom Convoy Orange Shirt Day video upsets Alderville Chief

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ORANGE SHIRT DAY CONVOY

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Last week, members of the Freedom Convoy posted a video on Facebook urging children and parents to honour Orange Shirt Day. It asked children to walk out of class on February 11. It was meant to be an act of solidarity with those involved with the truckers’ protests in Ottawa and on international borders. However, February 11 is not Orange Shirt Day. It is September 30. Continue Reading →

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