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Northumberland County Community Health Committee – Health-Care Costs Are More Than Numbers
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The actual figures don't tell the whole story when comparing what the province spends on health
Ontario Land Tribunal Decision on 3852 Ganaraska Road Development Proposal
Following a three-day hearing held in September 2024, the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) issued a decision on April 14,
Chair of Transition House Board Claims Transition House “Unduly Targeted” by Town of Cobourg
During a meeting of Cobourg Council on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Mayor Cleveland referred to the Chair of Transition
Letter from Transition House Board Brought Up During Presentation at Cobourg Council
A letter came from the Chair of Transition House Board came up during a presentation at Cobourg Council on
Cobourg Council Prepares for 2026 Election
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Looking ahead, Cobourg council is already planning for the Oct. 26, 2026, municipal election with a
Council Hears Details of Council and Committee Remunerations
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland A breakdown of the hundreds of thousands of dollars spent on council and committees was broken
Cobourg Will Host Town Hall to Let People Have Their Say on 310 Division St.
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland With the six-month mark approaching since Northumberland County opened its shelter in Cobourg at 310 Division
Cobourg Council Approves Task Force to Address Post Job Loss
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The recent news that Cobourg's Post plant will close at year's end, killing 150 jobs, was
Video – Cobourg Moves to limit Emergency Care Establishments
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUgyknX0uxM By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council has passed an amendment to its Emergency Care Establishment bylaw to provide that the
Cobourg Mayor Misses Out on Strong Mayors Meeting
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The special Cobourg council meeting Wednesday afternoon to explain the Strong Mayor Powers that take effect
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Cobourg Council Committee Declines Fee Waiver
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Without a complete waiver of development charges and post-construction taxes frozen for 10
Cobourg Council Committee Rethinks Workforce Housing Request
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council's Public Works Planning and Development Committee has decided it is not in favour of
Tentative Housing Plans For Residents Affected by Colborne Fire
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Nearly two weeks after a fire destroyed a Northumberland County Housing Corporation (NCHC) apartment building at
Woman Succumbs to Her Injuries Following House Fire in Belleville
On February 12th, at approximately 5:30 AM, Belleville Police responded to a house fire in the area of Queen
Increased Number of Structure Fires Within the City of Belleville
Dan Smith, Director of Fire and Emergency Services / Fire Chief In the early morning hours of Feb. 12, 2026,
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With the Help from the Cobourg Community, LCBO Staff Save Man’s Life and Reunite Him with Family
By Cecilia Nasmith/Pete Fisher The staff at the LCBO at Northumberland Mall not only saved a man's life, they restored
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
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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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Northumberland Breakers Undertow 16U Girls Volleyball Wins Gold
The Northumberland Breakers Undertow 16U girls volleyball team captured the gold medal on Sunday, February 8, 2026, with an
Video – Port Hope Panthers Beat Trent Hills Thunder in PJHL Action
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGgeTMsiSl4 It was Emergency Services Night as the Port Hope Panthers beat Trent Hills Thunder in PJHL action at the
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