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Northumberland County’s 2022 Annual Report A Visually Engaging Story of Tax Dollars at Work
On July 19, 2023, Northumberland County has released its 2022 Annual Report. Since 2018, the County has been awarded
“We Feared For Our Safety” Says Alnwick/Haldimand Township Deputy Mayor Following Council Meeting Where Police Were Called
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWy0jkcV-SU Discussions of a short term rental by-law resulted in police being called to a Alnwick/Haldimand Township Council meeting in
Victoria Park Campground Study Will Include Centennial Pool Property
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland A process to update the Victoria Park Campground – awarded this week to Northern Lights Landscape
Cobourg Expands Its AMP System
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg's new Administrative Monetary Penalty system – begun with the task of moving the processing of
Poppy Crosswalk Idea Dropped Due to Poppy Restrictions
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Strict rules put forth by the Royal Canadian Legion governing the use of the poppy have
Municipality of Port Hope Appoints Brian Gilmer Interim Chief Administrative Officer
On Friday, July 14, 2023, Council for the Municipality of Port Hope announced that Brian Gilmer has been appointed
Alderville First Nation Elects New Chief
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WPiDJLHdOg A new Chief has been elected for Alderville First Nation on Friday, July 7, 2023. Taynar Simpson beat out current
Township of Hamilton Receives Superior Water Tanker Shuttle Accreditation
The Township of Hamilton is pleased to announce that the Fire Department has received Superior Tanker Shuttle Accreditation. The
Northumberland County Strives for Sustainable Community Housing
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The challenges of ensuring a strong community-housing program in Northumberland County were spelled out for county
Northumberland County Councilors Hear of Diminishing Grant Opportunities
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland When about 40% of Northumberland County's budget is accounted for by grants and subsidies, county councillors
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Town of Cobourg Declares Significant Weather Event and Snow Event
(Today's Northumberland file photo) No parking on any roads; avoid non-essential travel Due to the worsening weather forecast with significant amounts
Breaking News – Video – Home Destroyed by Fire in Municipality of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbwv06v0LGw A family is homeless after fire destroyed their home in the Municipality of Port Hope on Sunday, January 25,
Video – Peaceful Way to End the Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR8Qb6esK5M With the weather warming up from nearly -30 Celsius to a balmy -10 Celsius by the afternoon, it was
Video – Fast and Furious Take Part in a Fun Day on Rice Lake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44nqO6QNDkQ The chilly temperatures didn’t stop a number of people heading to Bewdley on Saturday, January 24, 2026 for some
Cobourg Council Agenda Includes Two Winter Initiatives
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland At the end of Wednesday's meeting of Cobourg council, two notices of motion from Mayor Lucas
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Breaking News – Video – Home Destroyed by Fire in Municipality of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbwv06v0LGw A family is homeless after fire destroyed their home in the Municipality of Port Hope on Sunday, January 25,
Video – Fast and Furious Take Part in a Fun Day on Rice Lake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44nqO6QNDkQ The chilly temperatures didn’t stop a number of people heading to Bewdley on Saturday, January 24, 2026 for some
Peterborough County OPP – Four Firearms and Over Two Kilograms of Fentanyl Seized (Names Released)
Seven people are facing several charges after the seizure of a large amount of illicit drugs and four handguns. In
Video – Photo Gallery – A Memorable Canadian Winter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DYIR5kDtiE Another dousing of the white stuff kept emergency services busy throughout Northumberland County on Monday, January 19, 2026. Numerous vehicles
Video – Photo Gallery – No Injuries After Transport Collides with Antique Store North of Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_M7La7LIdvs There were no injuries after a transport truck struck a pickup truck before slamming into a antique Store in
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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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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
Cobourg Cougars Head Into New Year with Lengthy Losing Streak
The Cobourg Cougars junior A hockey club will look to reverse its fortunes after the calendar flips to 2026. Following
Port Hope’s Owen Beck Scores First NHL Goal
(Photo courtesy of Montreal Canadiens) In his 21st NHL game, Port Hope’s Owen Beck scored the first goal of his