Today’s Northumberland complied photos from throughout 2024.
This year, like others, there were many events in Northumberland County – and beyond.
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January
Murdoch Mysteries filming along Second Street in Cobourg
The Cobourg Community Centre welcomed a new scoreboard.
February
Two anglers had to be rescued by the Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services after becoming trapped on the breakwall. When the waves started pounding over the breakwall, the anglers had to be rescued by the firefighters who used a rapid deployment craft.
March
Skiers try to make it through the water at Brimacombe Ski Resort
Cobourg firefighters rescue a dog off of the west breakwall along the lakeshore.
A Polar Plunge took place with a number of emergency services getting wet in the frigid waters of Lake Ontario in Cobourg
A vehicle was found in the Trent River in Campbellford. There were no injuries.
April
Mark Chard did a charity walk in honour of his daughter in Port Hope in April.
Chard will be walking along the Waterfront Trail starting at 9 a.m. on Lake Street on what would have been his daughter, Madison’s 31st birthday.
Chard was reported missing on April 19, 2022 by her family.
A month later, Chard was found deceased along the Ganaraska River in Port Hope.
All funds raised went to the Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health.
Turtles bask in the warmth of a swans nest.
The total solar eclipse turned out to be a bust in Cobourg with cloudy skies blocking the event.
Cobourg firefighters attended a encampment fire.
The annual Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny was cancelled for the Crazy Craft, but the canoes and kayaks made their way from Sylvan Glen to Corbett’s dam.
Lightning over Cobourg
A group of students come to Grafton every year to clean the on and off-ramps of Highway 401 that are named in honour of Major Michelle Knight Mendes.
Flowers from the students are traditionally presented to the mother of the soldier who died in Afghanistan.
The moon rises up over Victoria Hall
A pileated woodpecker didn’t mind the gnome while pecking away at stump.
Welcome to Fairview, which is expected to be Welcome to Derry was filmed in Port Hope
May
Baby geese travel along Cobourg Creek in Peace Park.
A beaver in Peace Park
A cygnet gets a lift at Nawautin Sanctuary in Grafton
The Warkworth Lilac Festival
June
One person was tragically killed in a house fire in Cramahe Township.
A number of aircraft thrilled spectators at the Quinte International Air Show in Trenton
The RCMP Musical Ride came to Cobourg
July
Cobourg town council poses for a photo along the Canada Day parade
Fireworks over Cobourg Harbour
The provincial government increased the speed limit to 110 kph in some areas of Highway 401 through Northumberland County.
A Highway of Heroes globe is unveiled at the Big Apple in Colborne
A home went up in flames in Hamilton Township. There were no injuries in the fire.
LCBO workers went on strike
Part of the former file factory on Cavan Street went up in flames
August
Luckily there were no serious injuries when a vehicle and ambulance collided at the intersection of William and Elgin Streets in Cobourg
A number of sheep helped cut the grass at a solar farm in Hamilton Township
One person climbs the lighthouse in Cobourg
Ontario Provincial Police officers along with firefighters Walk for the Wounded from Hastings to Cobourg
A beautiful rainbow over Lake Ontario
The annual salmon run along Cobourg Creek
SARTECS (Search and Rescue Technicians) dropped onto Victoria Beach in Cobourg for a visit. The Griffin helicopter that picked them up by landing on the east pier, helped clean it off while landing.
September
One person was tragically killed when a train and car collided south of Grafton.
Harvest moon in September along with Cobourg lighthouse
Murdoch Mysteries filming along King Street
A number of knives were seized at an encampment along Cobourg Creek just south of University Avenue West.
Tragically a person died after entering the waters of Cobourg Harbour.
Trevor Redmond passed through the area traveling from coast to coast.
November
The Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums lead the Remembrance parade down County Road 45 to the Alderville Cenotaph.
Cadets held a vigil at the Cobourg cenotaph.
Firefighters from along the lakeshore in Northumberland County walked from Port Hope to Brighton in honour of Movember.
There was a lockdown at CCI and CR Gummow School after a person reported hearing possible gunshots. The noise was determined to be construction equipment.
The sidewalk along Walton Street had to be repaired after unknown persons managed to leave their footprints and handprints in the wet cement.
A number of OPP, including tactical officers executed a search warrant in Cobourg. A number of firearms were seized.
December
The annual Castleton Pet Parade makes its way through the village with a number of dogs, cats, horses, goats and even a rooster.
There wasn’t much snow in December, but with the rain reflecting off of Rotary Harbour front park it made for a nice photo.
After over a year, the encampment at the former Brookside Youth Centre was dismantled.
Strong winds made it difficult to be steady on a paddleboard on Lake Ontario off of Cobourg
A mink seems to be enjoying life along the Ganaraska River
The community along with owner of Queenies Bake Shop Adam Pearson collected approximately 2,000 toys for children at Christmas
Author: Pete Fisher
Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love
