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Northumberland County Council Remuneration Debated
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland At Tuesday's meeting, Northumberland County council's Corporate Support Committee meeting fine-tuned deliberations on what compensation their
Provincial Legislation Good for Hospitals But Has Fallout for Long-Term-Care Facilities
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The waiting list to get into the Golden Plough Lodge is 800, and
Northumberland County Committee Hears Good Paramedics/Paramedicine Reports
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Northumberland County council Community Health Committee received some good news Tuesday from
Northumberland County Council Committee Suggests Broader Discussion on Plough Demolition
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County council's Public Works Committee meeting has tossed the ball to the full county council
Cobourg Transit Expands Limited Fixed Route Service Hours
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Extended weekday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. hours begin March 9, 2026 The Town of Cobourg’s Public
Northumberland County Announces Dan Borowec as New CAO
Northumberland County is appointing Dan Borowec as the new Chief Administrative Officer, approximately one-year after he retired from the
Port Hope Council Approves Environmental Assessment for Garden Hill Dam
Port Hope council has voted to move forward with an Environmental Assessment for the Garden Hill Dam before a
Northumberland County Warming Room Hours Extended, With an Added Surprise
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland As of Friday, Feb. 27, new extended hours are in effect at Northumberland County's emergency warming
Another Strong Mayor Power Unveiled at Cobourg Council
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland It was during a marathon seven-hour meeting of Cobourg council Wednesday that a
New Medical Clinic Planned for Ontario Street in Cobourg
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council heard this week of a new medical clinic and dispensing pharmacy at 628 Ontario
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Video – Rebuild Begins at Beyond the Blue Box After Lengthy Post-Fire Delay in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arXPJCdQg64&t=354s By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland It's been a long wait since the September 2023 fire for the rebuilding of the Beyond
Video – Photo Gallery – The Magic of Cinderella Begins Tonight in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2ItwCPF4DI The magic of Cinderella comes to life tonight — Friday, April 24, 2026 — in Cobourg, as the Victorian
Bank Managers’ Concerns Are Also Mayor’s Concerns
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Downtown Banking Tour report prepared by Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland for Wednesday's
Video – Driving-School Instructor Faces Life-or-Death Dilemma
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j994lsVQh5A By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland At the age of 64, Mike Fisher finds the brave new world of computers a forbidding
Cobourg Council – Downtown Building Gets a New Purpose
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council reacted with keen interest Wednesday to a report on the Albert Street washroom building
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Video – Photo Gallery – The Magic of Cinderella Begins Tonight in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2ItwCPF4DI The magic of Cinderella comes to life tonight — Friday, April 24, 2026 — in Cobourg, as the Victorian
Video – Photo Gallery – Sand, Sunset and Surprises Await Along Cobourg’s West Beach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vl7ppVJ4mY4 Visitors strolling along the west beach in Cobourg are being treated to a small but memorable surprise this spring. As
Video – Photo Gallery – Search and Rescue Volunteers Train in Harsh Conditions for Real Emergencies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSOqjz2oBj8 Rain poured steadily over a wooded property off Danforth Road Saturday evening, soaking the ground and reducing visibility—but for
Video – Photo Gallery – Rising Waters Along the Trent River
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OG0NmNj5GjU&t=162s TRENT HILLS, ONTARIO — What’s unfolding along the Trent River this week is a familiar but uneasy spring ritual
Video – Photo Gallery – Lower Trent Conservation Issues Flood Warning for Rice Lake and Trent River
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zg2Te6oG0vU A Flood Warning is issued when flooding is beginning/occurring or when more serious flooding is possible. A Flood Warning requires
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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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Local Players Win OHF U13 Championship with Quinte Red Devils
(Quinte Red Devils photo) Cobourg’s Kade Whelan and Port Hope’s William Beebe recently captured the Ontario Hockey Federation U13 AAA
Video – Photo Gallery – Friendly Rivalry on Ice at Port Hope Firefighters Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWxG-MiZ9k4 The sound of skates cutting across the ice and laughter from the benches filled the Jack Burger Sports Complex
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Win GMHL Russell Cup Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuZ6Lj9CWZs Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Stars shined as the top team in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League this
Northumberland Stars One Win Away From GMHL Championship; Host Game 5 Saturday in Colborne
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Stars have taken a commanding 3-1 series lead in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey
Georgian Bay Wins OFSAA Girls Hockey Championship at Cobourg Community Centre
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Georgian Bay District Secondary School captured the gold medal at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations