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Trent Hills Landlord Fined $700 After Fire Revealed No Working Smoke Alarms
A Trent Hills property owner has been fined $700 after an investigation into a residential fire revealed there were
Video – Questions Remain After Walmart Fire as Shoppers Say No Alarm Sounded During Evacuation
(Staff and customers leaving Walmart on Saturday, October 24, 2026 after a fire inside the store) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rr_FWDBMmGI Questions remain about the
Video – Photo Gallery – Five Counties Children’s Centre Hosts Inclusive Halloween Celebration in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8k0Cj_ts0A Smiling children, costumed volunteers and plenty of Halloween treats filled Five Counties Children’s Centre in Cobourg on Wednesday, October
Northumberland First Responders Honoured at 11th Annual Survivor Night
On Tuesday, October 27, 2026, first responders, survivors and families gathered as Northumberland County hosted the 11th Annual Survivor
Exclusive – Cleveland Takes Aim at Past Council, Police Board as New Term Begins
(Today's Northumberland file photo) (Editors note: After being re-elected on Monday evening (October 26, 2026), Today's Northumberland wanted to do
Alnwick-Haldimand Council Will Have Almost All New Faces
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland When the new Alnwick-Haldimand Township council is sworn in, there will be only one member from
Todd Attridge Elected Mayor in Port Hope; Four Councillors Return
By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland Todd Attridge has unseated Olena Hankivsky as mayor for the Municipality of Port Hope. Attridge, a councillor
Hamilton Township Votes for Councillor Positions; Mayor and Deputy Acclaimed
By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland Two councillors have been re-elected in Hamilton Township and a former one is returning. Residents were only
Sandra Arthur Elected New Mayor of Cramahe Township
Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland After serving three consecutive terms as deputy mayor, Sandra Arthur has been elected as Cramahe Township’s new
New-Look Northumberland County Council Following Municipal Elections
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Only three current members of Northumberland County council will return for the 2026-2030 term. County council is formed
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Trent Hills Landlord Fined $700 After Fire Revealed No Working Smoke Alarms
A Trent Hills property owner has been fined $700 after an investigation into a residential fire revealed there were
Video – Questions Remain After Walmart Fire as Shoppers Say No Alarm Sounded During Evacuation
(Staff and customers leaving Walmart on Saturday, October 24, 2026 after a fire inside the store) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rr_FWDBMmGI Questions remain about the
Video – Photo Gallery – Five Counties Children’s Centre Hosts Inclusive Halloween Celebration in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8k0Cj_ts0A Smiling children, costumed volunteers and plenty of Halloween treats filled Five Counties Children’s Centre in Cobourg on Wednesday, October
Northumberland First Responders Honoured at 11th Annual Survivor Night
On Tuesday, October 27, 2026, first responders, survivors and families gathered as Northumberland County hosted the 11th Annual Survivor
Exclusive – Cleveland Takes Aim at Past Council, Police Board as New Term Begins
(Today's Northumberland file photo) (Editors note: After being re-elected on Monday evening (October 26, 2026), Today's Northumberland wanted to do
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Video – Lucas Cleveland Re-Elected Cobourg Mayor as Adam Bureau Wins Deputy Mayor Race
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fe-wxTsae1g Cleveland secures second term with 4,524 votes as voters elect three new councillors and send a message to town
Video – Photo Gallery – World Snooker Champion Cliff Thorburn Delights Legion Members in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNrU4Dzkgv8 ‘The Grinder’ shares stories from a legendary career, performs trick shots and reflects on a lifetime in snooker A world
Video – Photo Gallery – Hundreds Gather in Colborne for First Annual Northumberland Witch Walk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vyxo8hHsdw ‘We want to take up space’: Northumberland Witch Walk honours women persecuted throughout history Hundreds of people gathered in Colborne
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
Video – Photo Gallery – In My Opinion – Another Gorgeous Sunset Over Cobourg Harbour
Another gorgeous evening in Cobourg on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, offered a different perspective of the town, thanks to
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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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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
Undefeated Northumberland Stars, Brighton Vikings Set to Meet Friday in Colborne
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Two undefeated teams from neighbouring communities will put their perfect Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League records
Cobourg Cougars Edge Lindsay Muskies in Home Opener
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland It was a fresh start for the new Cobourg Cougars in front of their home fans Monday
Northumberland Jacks 16U Makes OBA Championship Tournament Debut
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland A group that began as house league baseball players four years ago, the Northumberland Jacks 16U team