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Year: 2024
St. George’s Pancake Brunch Warms the Tummy and Helps the Community
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland February dawns, bringing Groundhog Day and Shrove Tuesday pancake plans. Making St. George's Anglican Church in Grafton
Port Hope Police – Two Port Hope Men Charged Possession of Opioid (No Name Released)
Two Port Hope males were arrested and charged after they were reported to be passed out in a vehicle
Port Hope Police – Cobourg Man Arrested for Outstanding Warrants (No Name Released)
A Cobourg male has been arrested and transported to Cobourg Police on outstanding warrants. On January 31st, 2024, a traffic
Port Hope Police – Port Hope Man Charged with Mischief (No Name Released)
A 45-year-old Port Hope male was arrested and charged with mischief after video surveillance showed him damaging a common
Port Hope Police – North York Woman Charged with Fail to Comply (No Name Released)
A North York female was arrested and charged after failing to comply with and OIC Undertaking stemming from an
Alarm Monitoring Service Will Verify Alarm Before Peterborough Police Respond
As of March 1st, 2024, the Peterborough Police Service will be joining other police services by introducing a Verified
Video – Port Hope United Church Addresses Senior Homelessness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dC2RCw4qq-U By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Homelessness among seniors is, sadly, a growing phenomenon – one which Rev. Kevin Moore of Port
Video – Open Flame Inside Tent at the Encampment and Sleeping In Banks With the Warming Hub Open
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9U9CLUApeo It appears once again that someone was having an open flame in their tent on Saturday, February 3, 2024. At
A Visit to Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRdQxVSO1hg It's always great to visit Ripley's Aquarium in Toronto. On February 3, 2024 a trip down Highway 401 and boarding
Murdoch Mysteries Visits Cobourg
Fans of CBC's Murdoch Mysteries were treated last week as filming took place in downtown Cobourg. Stars of the show
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Ontario Rewards Peterborough With More Than $1.6 Million Through the Building Faster Fund
Funding rewards municipalities for progress toward housing starts The Ontario government is rewarding the City of Peterborough with $1,653,397 through
Rhinovirus Outbreak at Golden Plough Lodge Expands to Facility-Wide Status
(Today's Northumberland file photo) A Rhinovirus outbreak at Golden Plough Lodge has expanded beyond the McMillan Garden resident home area
Municipality of Port Hope Responds to Wildland Fire Smoke and Poor Air Quality
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Municipality of Port Hope is reminding residents that smoke from numerous wildland fires burning across
Road Line Painting Season Underway Across Northumberland County
(Northumberland County photo) Northumberland County and its local municipalities are beginning the annual road line painting program, an important seasonal
Habitat Broadens Its Focus Beyond Building
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland People associate Habitat for Humanity with building affordable housing – but in the interests of housing
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – What a Scorcher of a Day!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5NUbMVT57s The word on everyone's lips throughout Tuesday, July 14, 2026, was simple: hot. With temperatures climbing above 30°C, anyone spending
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Ecology Garden Celebrates 30 Years with Community Tribute
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_2TJ5jOpCo Volunteers, community leaders and residents gathered Sunday afternoon to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Cobourg Ecology Garden, recognizing
Video – Wrong-Way Drivers Continue to Create Safety Concerns on One-Way Street in Downtown Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoPmX0b1mTI Motorists continuing to drive the wrong way on a one-way street in downtown Cobourg are creating an ongoing safety
Video – Photo Gallery – 30th Annual Lakeside Antique & Classic Car Show Draws Crowds While Supporting Ed’s House Hospice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xO5cUzixe0 More than 200 antique and classic vehicles filled Victoria Park on Saturday, July 11, as the 30th Annual Lakeside
Video – Photo Gallery – Over 50 Drivers Charged During Week-Long Distracted Driving Initiative on Highway 401
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6y2IYpxzXk Northumberland OPP wrapped up a week-long distracted driving enforcement initiative along Highway 401, laying 51 distracted driving charges over
- Crime
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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Local Players, Coach Part of New GMHL Team in Brighton
By Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League will have a second team in Northumberland County for
World-Class Achievement Recognized at Annual CDSHF Induction
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland A seventh contingent of star athletes has been inducted into the Cobourg and District Sports Hall
Marc Mercier’s Hockey Journey from Timmins to Toronto, Cobourg and Cambridge Too
By – David McPherson/Ontario Hockey Association COLLINGWOOD, ON – Ontario Hockey Association Chairman Marc Mercier and Ontario Junior Hockey League
Video – A Dream Come True for Cobourg Hockey Player Picked in the First Round of the OHL Draft
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq52lR02ATE What a week it has been for Cobourg's Lauchlan Whelan. The 15-year-old hockey standout is still trying to take it
Lauchlan Whelan Drafted by Windsor Spitfires
Cobourg’s Lauchlan Whelan was a first round pick Friday night at the 2026 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection draft