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No Mention of Encampment in the Northumberland County Housing and Homelessness Plan/Report
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Much of the discussion around homelessness at Northumberland County council's Social Services Committee June meeting was
Cobourg Council – Outrage Continues Over Cobourg’s Stormwater Fee Structure
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Outrage continues over Cobourg's policy of billing for its stormwater-management infrastructure based on the size of
Council Approves By-Law to Deregulate Taxicabs in Municipality of Port Hope
The Municipality of Port Hope is pleased to announce that last night, Council approved a by-law to deregulate the
City of Belleville – Public Service Announcement for Construction Site Scam
The City of Belleville would like to advise residents that there have been reports of door-to-door driveway paving and
Reopening of Port Hope Medical Walk-in Clinic Draws Near with Partnership Between County and CHCN
Northumberland County is pleased to announce the imminent reopening of the Port Hope Medical Walk-in Clinic at its previous
Military Exercises Planned in Warkworth Area
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The area around 12525 Hogan Rd. in Warkworth will be abuzz with activity June 9 to
Alnwick/Haldimand Church Gets Limited OK on Social-Justice Requests
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland St. Andrew's United Church in Grafton has expressed its support for social justice with two requests
Northumberland County Families Are at Risk of Homelessness
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Reassuring letters from Federal Ministry of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Sean Fraser and Ontario Minister of
Northumberland County Will Schedule Additional OP Amendment Public Meeting
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland An additional public meeting on Northumberland County's upcoming Official Plan amendment on proposed urban boundary expansions
Northumberland County Honours Helping Hands
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The agenda for Northumberland County council's May meeting contained kudos for seven recipients of its Helping
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- Local News
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services Recertify Ice Water Training
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jI0GBz8dKko Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services were along the shore of Lake Ontario on Sunday, February 15, 2026 performing
Video – Spreading the Word of God on a Port Hope Overpass
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3cAE6sZ9oM A couple drove for nearly an hour to thank God on a Port Hope overpass on Saturday, February 14,
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Fire Department Training in Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vptnRI9eOGs Members of the Cobourg Fire Department spent Saturday (February 14, 2026) morning ice water rescue training in Cobourg Harbour. Acting
Video – Photo Gallery – Brighton Native Hallie Clarke Places 19th in Women’s Skeleton Racing at Winter Olympics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhUQTHE01hc Brighton native Hallie Clarke continued to improve and saved her best slide for last in her Winter Olympics debut
Video – Vehicle Destroyed by Fire on Highway 401 East of Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9wbDiK4tao A vehicle destroyed by fire on Highway 401 east of Grafton on Saturday, February 14, 2026. Three fire departments were
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services Recertify Ice Water Training
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jI0GBz8dKko Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services were along the shore of Lake Ontario on Sunday, February 15, 2026 performing
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Fire Department Training in Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vptnRI9eOGs Members of the Cobourg Fire Department spent Saturday (February 14, 2026) morning ice water rescue training in Cobourg Harbour. Acting
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
- 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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Video – Photo Gallery – Brighton Native Hallie Clarke Places 19th in Women’s Skeleton Racing at Winter Olympics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhUQTHE01hc Brighton native Hallie Clarke continued to improve and saved her best slide for last in her Winter Olympics debut
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