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MPP Piccini Holds Virtual Town Hall Meeting for Hamilton Township Residents
Mayor Bill Cane and myself are hosting a Town Hall for Hamilton Township residents to ask questions regarding the
Municipality of Port Hope Council Meeting – May 5, 2020 – Suspension of Sale and Discharge of Fireworks/Reduction of Taxes
Below is a summary of key items discussed at the Municipality of Port Hope regular Council Meeting held on
EORN Works Toward Improved Connectivity
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Working toward the improved cellular services that will help rural communities participate in the digital economy,
Cobourg Reminds Citizens to Avoid Illegal Dumping and Littering
The Town of Cobourg in conjunction with the Cobourg Police Service and Northumberland County would like to ask the
Port Hope Council Report Items – Discussed Items Include Land Use Restrictions Regarding Opening of Fishing Season
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Land use restrictions In light of the opening of trout-fishing season, council authorized the closure of all
Cobourg Prepares for Future Flood Issues
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council moved a step closer to having a Flood Mitigation and Response Plan with the
Northumberland County Lowers Flags to Half-Staff in Honour of Nova Scotia Victims
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland In honour of the victims of last weekend's mass shooting in Nova Scotia, flags at Northumberland
Cobourg Farmers’ Market Must Operate on an E-Commerce Basis
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland As welcome as a new season of the Cobourg Farmers’ Market would be, its planned opening
Cobourg Council Approves the Cancellation of All Canada Day Activities
In response to continuing efforts to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and support physical distancing, the Town of
Northumberland County – Details Released on Dump and Transfer-Station Reopenings
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Following Northumberland County council's vote Wednesday to reopen the Brighton landfill and the Community Recycling Centres
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Video – Still Room for Teams at the Upcoming 2026 Castleton Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fxq89xEGLbk A perfect winters evening at the Castleton Sports Club on Friday, February 7, 2026. With snow falling and the lights
Port Hope Council Supports Remuneration Increase Starting Next Term
The salaries for the next term of Port Hope council could rise significantly following October’s municipal election, if ratified
Expanded Weekend Hours for Warming Room Continue in Response to Extreme Cold
With continued extreme cold forecast for this weekend, Northumberland County, in collaboration with the Town of Cobourg By-law Services,
Brighton to Hold Watch Party for Olympian Hallie Clarke
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Brighton native Hallie Clarke is getting set to compete at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in
Video – Photo Gallery – Finding Peace Along Cobourg’s Lakeshore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPW8GOavN1s More people seem to be enjoying leisurely walks along the west breakwall in Cobourg. On Wednesday, February 4, 2026 a
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Video – Photo Gallery – In My Opinion – Be Proud Northumberland County – Be Canadian Proud
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbygVjlGUiM Since Afghanistan, Northumberland County residents have lined the bridges along the Highway of Heroes paying their respects to our
Video – Photo Gallery – Enjoying The Beauty of a Canadian Winter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46kF_KhdXxY Stunningly beautiful sunset on Sunday, February 1, 2026 in Cobourg. It’s been a truly Canadian winter with the pure white
Video – Photo Gallery – 34th Annual Polar Plunge Raises Funds for Campbellford Memorial Hospital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5yy1gvZE-o The 34th annual Polar Plunge was held on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in support of Campbellford Memorial Hospital. Approximately $40,000
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – At Least 20 People Displaced Following Apartment Fire in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peFOiCS_HBw Officials are still trying to account for everyone after a Northumberland County Housing Corporation apartment complex was destroyed by
Video – Photo Gallery – Chilly Sunset Along the Lakeshore in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBYsaEqePA0 Cold warnings once again as the area goes into a deep freeze on Friday, January 30, 2026. Another beautiful sunset
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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 – Still Room for Teams at the Upcoming 2026 Castleton Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fxq89xEGLbk A perfect winters evening at the Castleton Sports Club on Friday, February 7, 2026. With snow falling and the lights
Brighton to Hold Watch Party for Olympian Hallie Clarke
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Brighton native Hallie Clarke is getting set to compete at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in
West Northumberland Curling Club Member Competing at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Kristina (Adams) Brauch of the West Northumberland Curling Club is set to play for Team Newfoundland and Labrador at
Local Players in OHL U16 Showcase in Peterborough This Week
Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan will compete Tuesday and Wednesday at the Ontario Hockey League’s U16 Top Prospects Showcase
Current Competes at World Cross Country Running Championships, Signs Nike Contract
Kate Current, originally from Precious Corners just north of Cobourg, competed for Canada in the mixed relay at the