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Northumberland County Council Approves Call to Streamline Doctor Process
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County Council has voted support for Brighton's call for the province to streamline governing legislation
29th Annual Light Up A Life Kicks Off
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland Hills Foundation is kicking off its 29th annual Light Up A Life campaign, aiming to
Cobourg Announces Inaugural Council Meeting
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Following last month's municipal election, the Town of Cobourg invites members of the public to attend
Northumberland County – New Provincial Legislation Imposes More Conditions on Local Authorities
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Manager of Planning and Inspection Services Dwayne Campbell says that Bill 23 has been called the
Northumberland County – County Committee Hears OAFVC Success Story
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County taxpayers should be pleased to know that the 2023 budget for Colborne's Ontario Agri-Food
Northumberland County – Commuter Connect Numbers Shared
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Almost two months along, statistics are starting to shape up on how the new Commuter Connect
Healthy Communities Initiative Will Enhance Port Hope Trails
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Trail enhancements on Port Hope's Riverwalk (including lighting and paving) are now in the works, with
Northumberland County – County Public Works Discusses Budget Challenges
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland For all the departments covered by the Public Works Standing Committee of Northumberland County Council, at
Northumberland County – GPL-NCAM Should Be Unveiled in 2024
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Latest estimates put 2024 as the big year for the Northumberland County Museum and Archives and
Northumberland County – New County Council, New Calendar of Meetings
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Among the first items of business at the first meeting of Northumberland County council with its
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City of Belleville Declares Significant Weather Event
After reviewing weather reports that the City subscribes to and observing the weather warning issued by Environment Canada which
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
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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