Today's Northumberland – Your Source For What's Happening Locally and Beyond
Category: City Hall
Port Hope Police Board Brings Cost Savings Back to Council
The Port Hope Police Board presented its draft 2026 budget to council last month and was asked to find
Northumberland County Council Approves Plans to Open Winter Warming Room at County Headquarters
Northumberland County will open an overnight Warming Room for the 2025/2026 winter season to provide a safe, warm respite
Northumberland County Votes Warming Hub Will Be in Council Chambers
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Meeting in emergency session, Northumberland County council has voted to locate this winter's overnight warming room
Township Celebrates Local Government Week with Mock Council Sessions at Local Schools
In recognition of Local Government Week, Township of Alnwick/Haldimand Council and the Clerk’s Department partnered with local schools to
Overnight King Street West Culvert Construction in Cobourg Scheduled for October 29
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Intermittent traffic stoppages to occur from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. Due to the ongoing culvert construction,
Cobourg Mayor Wants Warming Hub at New Golden Plough Lodge
At this Wednesday’s (October 29, 2025) Council Meeting, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland will bringing up a Notice of Motion
Township Issues Second Statement on Zero Tolerance Policy for the Harassment, Bullying, and Intimidation of Staff
As a result of misinformation circulating in the community and recent incidents involving harassing, defamatory, intimidating, and threatening behaviour
Municipality of Port Hope Welcomes New Solicitor
The Municipality of Port Hope is thrilled to announce the arrival of our dynamic new Municipal Solicitor and Director
Group Asks Alnwick/Haldimand Council to Keep Rental Fee the Same for AA Meetings
The Alderville Pioneer Group appealed to Alnwick/Haldimand Township council at its committee-of-the-whole meeting this week regarding a rental fee
Critical Repairs at Grafton Arena Could Happen Sooner Than Expected
A notice of motion received support at this week’s Alnwick/Haldimand Township committee-of-the-whole meeting to speed up the process for
Mobile Sliding Menu
- Local News
Campbellford Memorial Hospital’s Laboratory Reports Record Testing Volumes and Strong Performance in 2025
Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) is highlighting the significant work and performance of its Laboratory Services following the release of
Cobourg Hopes to Set Up Daytime Warming Hub
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Check the agenda for Cobourg's next council meeting to get the details of a potential daytime
Christmas Miracle in Brighton Revealed
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County Councillor Brian Ostrander shared details of a true Christmas miracle with his fellow councillors
Time To Get Your Casino Royale Tickets
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Community Care Northumberland reminds everyone that Feb. 12 is fast approaching – the date of their
Northumberland Hills Hospital Invites Public Input on Master Plan
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland Hills Hospital has announced Jan. 28 (5 PM) as the date of its third virtual
- Photo Galleries
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
Video – Photo Gallery – Memorable Winter in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg8pmC7bhQo It’s been a memorable winter for those who enjoy the outdoors in Northumberland County. The area has been inundated with
Video – Photo Gallery – Brian McFarlane Showcases Art, Talks Hockey in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij9yzueUTHg Legendary hockey broadcaster Brian McFarlane was on hand at the Northumberland Arts Gallery & Shop in Port Hope on
Video – Photo Gallery – Memorable Wedding Photos on Cobourg Pier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7EBaPJOqFk It was a beautiful day for a wedding on Friday, January 9, 2026 in Cobourg. A Peterborough couple came down
- 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
- Sports
- AllBaseballHockey
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
OJHL Prospect Series will have games in Cobourg and Feature Local Players
Rosters were announced recently for the Zach Hyman Ontario Junior Hockey League Prospect Series and feature a number of