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Art Gallery of Northumberland Gets Its Full Request
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland While the $100,000 Northumberland County council agreed to consider is not in the bag,
Try Again, Cobourg Tells Library at Budget Time
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg Public Library's budget with its 22% increase met with resistance at council's
Cobourg Councillor Suggests a Last-Minute Budget Addition – A Raise for Council
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland Cobourg Councillor Randy Barber offered a last-minute addition to the town's 2025 budget at
Video – Cobourg Council Agrees to Consider Heritage Designation on Brookside Property
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ak_xOayHzSI By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland Though debate failed to clarify who might be able to apply a heritage designation
Municipality of Port Hope Appoints Tonia Bennett Interim Chief Administrative Officer
On Thursday, November 21, 2024, Municipality of Port Hope Council announced that Tonia Bennett has been appointed Interim Chief
Municipality of Port Hope Proposed 2025 Budget to be Considered for Approval
Municipality of Port Hope Council will consider adopting the proposed 2025 Budget By-law at their regular meeting on Tuesday,
Cobourg Council – Albert Street Bus Shelter Shelters the Wrong People, Speaker Says
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iM8sVMecv1o By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland On Wednesday night, Carol Leighton made her second appearance before Cobourg council out of
Cobourg Council – December is Christian Heritage Month
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7/Today's Northumberland Molly Banerjei's presentation to Cobourg council Wednesday night resulted in the town's declaring December Christian
Cobourg Council – Mayor Hopes to Make Pitch to Four Ministries
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council Wednesday night voted its support of Mayor Lucas Cleveland's application to make
Cobourg Council – Customer Service Desk Expands Service Range
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland Chief Administrative Officer Tracey Vaughan shared with Cobourg council the wide
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Video – Photo Gallery – Mighty Ganaraska River Covered in Layer of Snow and Ice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Wfbz00Q6OU The mighty Ganaraska River seems to be mostly covered in a layer of ice through downtown Port Hope. The ice
Lower Trent Conservation Welcomes New Chair and Vice-Chair
Lower Trent Conservation is pleased to announce the appointment of our new Board leadership: Sherri Hamilton of Cramahe as Chair,
Enjoy Complimentary Access at All YMCA Northumberland Locations this Family Day
Celebrate Family Day with us—everyone is welcome to enjoy Complimentary Access at all YMCA Northumberland locations for the day.
NHH Board Says Include Health Care in Wesleyville Planning
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland With all the intricate planning that will go into the new Wesleyville nuclear
Update – Municipality of Port Hope – Appeal Withdrawn on 65 Ward Street
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) has advised the Municipality that the appellants, Southbridge Health Care GP
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Video – Photo Gallery – Mighty Ganaraska River Covered in Layer of Snow and Ice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Wfbz00Q6OU The mighty Ganaraska River seems to be mostly covered in a layer of ice through downtown Port Hope. The ice
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
- 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
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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