Today's Northumberland – Your Source For What's Happening Locally and Beyond
Category: City Hall
Cobourg Council – New DocuPet System is a Hit
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberand Councillor Aaron Burchat shared with council Monday night some details on the success of the new
New Northumberland County Councillor Sworn In
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County council has a second female member to join Cramahe Township Mayor Mandy Martin, as
Northumberland County Recognizes Long-Serving Employees
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Northumberland County council congratulated 44 employees and recent retirees who had achieved long-service milestones ranging from
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Set to Leave the Animal-Control Board
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg is set to drop out of the Joint Animal Control Municipal Service Board, following a
Cobourg Council – Transport Is Costly for Passengers On A Stretcher
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland The ambulance can get you to Northumberland Hills Hospital with dispatch. But you are on your own
Cobourg Council – Taxis Will Have a New Fare Structure
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg will have a new taxicab bylaw, following public engagement and consultations with the town's taxi
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Enhances Accessible-Transit Infrastructure
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg council has passed a motion at Monday's committee-of-the-whole meeting that should enhance its Wheels accessible-transit
Cobourg Council – Support Urged for Outdoor Fitness Park
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Before the 2020 Cobourg budget is approved next week, Cobourg resident Keith Oliver urged council at
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Explains Definition of Affordable
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland When it comes to housing, Cobourg Councillor Emily Chorley wondered at Monday's committee-of-the-whole meeting, what is
Lending Loop Joins the Local Entrepreneurial Loop
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The puzzle pieces for entrepreneurial success in Northumberland County make a more complete picture, now that
Mobile Sliding Menu
- Local News
Video – Fence Comes Down Around the Former Brookside Youth Centre Property
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9G5sprxIhyI Happy times for people traveling along King Street East in Cobourg on Thursday, May 8, 2025. A fence that had
Video – Ganaraska Financial Credit Union Celebrates 80th Anniversary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFNBFdQKdUY The Ganaraska Financial Credit Union celebrated their 80th anniversary on Thursday, May 8, 2025 in Port Hope. Members of the
Transformer Explosion Ignites Several Vehicles in Port Hope
Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services responded to multiple calls of an explosion on Wednesday, May 8, 2025. Multiple 9-1-1
Motel 6 Lights Up the Riverfront in Campbellford
Realstar Hospitality is thrilled to announce the opening of its newest Motel 6 location in Campbellford, Ontario. The hotel
Northumberland County Committee Tries to Address Misconceptions
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County council's Social Services Committee meeting learned that there are still misconceptions
- Photo Galleries
Video – Poemtown Unveils “Picnic on Poetry” in Victoria Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QS-U7u0-bUQ The unveiling of Picnic on Poetry was held in Victoria Park in Cobourg on Monday, April 28, 2025. On Friday,
Video – Reservists Train with Members of the Hamilton Township Fire Department
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjNx-01oVYY A training exercise involving 31 Canadian Brigade Group of the Canadian Army Reserve from London, Ontario, took place over
Northumberland OPP – Drug Trafficking Charges Following Warrants (Names Released)
Police have seized drugs, firearms, and various other drug trafficking related items following search warrants executed at locations in
Wakely and Miedema to Meet in Game 7 with OHL Clubs
(Photo gallery) The second-round Ontario Hockey League playoff series between the Kingston Frontenacs and Barrie Colts is heading to a
Video – Cobourg Mayor Hires Security for His Downtown Store That Is Now Listed for Sale
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VzdS3OXH1Q A downtown store owner says having security guards at his business periodically is for the protection of his staff
- 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
- Sports
- AllBaseballHockey
Wakely Advances with Barrie Colts in OHL Playoffs
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Port Hope’s Dalyn Wakely and the Barrie Colts have advanced to the Ontario Hockey League’s Eastern
Wakely and Miedema to Meet in Game 7 with OHL Clubs
(Photo gallery) The second-round Ontario Hockey League playoff series between the Kingston Frontenacs and Barrie Colts is heading to a
Local Players Facing Off in OHL Playoff Series
Cobourg’s Ethan Miedema of the Kingston Frontenacs and Port Hope’s Dalyn Wakely of the Barrie Colts are currently squaring
Video – 17th Annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxPUhl56_Ck The 17th annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament kicked off on Friday night at the Jack Burger Sports
Video – Old Puckers Raise Money for Ed’s House
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFisEpWoMVo A special presentation was held at the Cobourg Community Centre on Friday, March 28, 2025 before a charity hockey