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James Cockburn Day is Back
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council has passed a proclamation declaring Aug. 2 as James Cockburn Day in the Town
Update – Video of Alnwick/Haldimand Township Council Meeting Where Police Were Called Now Online
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=namOGLvHGlc A Alnwick/Haldimand Township Council meeting that erupted in shouting is now online. The meeting took place on Tuesday, July 18,
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
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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