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Community Liaison Committee Needs Another Year
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Originally envisioned as a one-year project to establish positive communications between the county homeless shelter at
Higher-Barrier Shelter Takes Shape at 310 in Cobourg
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland What a higher-barrier homeless shelter at 310 Division St,, Cobourg, might look like was the subject
310 Inspection Includes One Hot Potato
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Recliner chairs on the ground floor of Northumberland County's homeless shelter at 310
Municipality of Port Hope – A Tribute For Former Councillor Jeff Lees
It is with deep sadness that we recognize the sudden passing of Jeff Lees, who previously served as a
County Council Committee Supports Tipping Fees Increase at Community Recycling Centres
Changes to tipping fees at the Community Recycling Centres in Bewdley, Brighton and Seymour could come into effect Apr.
Hopefully Move May Soon Be on the Move for New Golden Plough Lodge
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Work on the new Golden Plough Lodge building has progressed to the point where physical-move planning
Northumberland Council Committee Looks at Repurposing Old GPL
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Once Northumberland County can move residents of the Golden Plough Lodge to their
Port Hope Outstanding Citizen Jeff Lees Passes Suddenly
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptH4Hf0Fxdg By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Long-time Port Hope Councillor and 2023 Outstanding Citizen of the Year Jeff Lees has died suddenly
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Mayor and Council Welcome 2026 with New Year Levee
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAvFQZlNQSo Cobourg Mayor and Council’s New Year’s 2026 took place at Victoria Hall on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Kicking off the
Town of Cobourg Approves 2026 Capital and Operating Budget
Municipal levy increase of 2.74% adopted, no levy increase for Capital projects The Town of Cobourg has approved the 2026
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OPPA Posts Funeral Arrangements for Northumberland OPP Sgt. Brandon Malcolm
The Ontario Provincial Police Association has posted information regarding funeral arrangements for Northumberland OPP Sgt. Brandon Malcolm who tragically
Video – Cobourg Fire Department Responds to Structure Fire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yVPX-gxyEk Cobourg Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Thursday, April 30, 2026 in Cobourg’s east end. A person driving
Video – Photo Gallery – Solidarity in Sorrow Along the Highway of Heroes for OPP Sgt. Brandon Malcolm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMe4UY5LNgI A powerful and deeply emotional show of respect unfolded along the Highway of Heroes on Thursday, April 30, 2026,
Ontario Completes Major Milestone on G7’s First Small Modular Reactor
2.1-million-pound Basemat installation marks first new nuclear reactor foundation in 30 years, 16 new companies sign on to deliver
MPP Piccini Celebrates Groundbreaking of Year-Round Tennis Facility in Port Hope
On Thursday, April 30, 2026, David Piccini, Member of Provincial Parliament for Northumberland–Peterborough South, joined the Port Hope Racquet
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Video – Photo Gallery – Solidarity in Sorrow Along the Highway of Heroes for OPP Sgt. Brandon Malcolm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMe4UY5LNgI A powerful and deeply emotional show of respect unfolded along the Highway of Heroes on Thursday, April 30, 2026,
Video – Photo Gallery – Dusk at Nawautin: Where Beavers Take Centre Stage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOdD9R6raCA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Keei243tSE As the sun begins to dip below the horizon, a quiet kind of magic settles over Nawautin Sanctuary, just
Video – Northumberland Labour Council’s annual National Day of Mourning Ceremony
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rm6Q8sXu1Fw Northumberland Labour Council’s annual National Day of Mourning Ceremony was held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at Lucas Point
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland OPP Officer Killed in Collision
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djnbn7KuIQI A Northumberland OPP officer was killed in the line of duty following a single vehicle collision on Highway 401
Video – Photo Gallery – The Magic of Cinderella Begins Tonight in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2ItwCPF4DI The magic of Cinderella comes to life tonight — Friday, April 24, 2026 — in Cobourg, as the Victorian
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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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Local Players Win OHF U13 Championship with Quinte Red Devils
(Quinte Red Devils photo) Cobourg’s Kade Whelan and Port Hope’s William Beebe recently captured the Ontario Hockey Federation U13 AAA
Video – Photo Gallery – Friendly Rivalry on Ice at Port Hope Firefighters Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWxG-MiZ9k4 The sound of skates cutting across the ice and laughter from the benches filled the Jack Burger Sports Complex
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Win GMHL Russell Cup Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuZ6Lj9CWZs Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Stars shined as the top team in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League this
Northumberland Stars One Win Away From GMHL Championship; Host Game 5 Saturday in Colborne
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Stars have taken a commanding 3-1 series lead in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey
Georgian Bay Wins OFSAA Girls Hockey Championship at Cobourg Community Centre
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Georgian Bay District Secondary School captured the gold medal at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations