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Hamilton Township Fire Department Asking Its Citizens Help in Determining Future Role of Fire Department
VIDEO INTERVIEW WITH FIRE CHIEF KELLY SERSON CLICK HERE Hamilton Township Fire Chief Kelly Serson is asking for input from
Port Hope Goes to New Emergency-Notification System
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Municipality of Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services reminds residents to register with the Rave
Engage Cobourg Launches Survey for On-Demand Transit Users
Residents encouraged to share feedback through Public Engagement platform. The Town of Cobourg’s Communications Department is pleased to launch a
Municipality of Port Hope Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings – February 1
Below is a summary of key items discussed at the Municipality of Port Hope Council and Committee of the
Municipality of Port Hope Council to Consider Purchase of 1300 Acres in Wesleyville Area along Lake Ontario
A purchase agreement to buy more than 1300 acres of land is going forward for consideration to the Municipality
Cobourg Council – Brookside Ball is in Cobourg’s Court Says MPP
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland When it comes to new uses for the former Brookside youth correctional facility, Northumberland-Peterborough South MPP
Cobourg Council – Snow Happens
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland As Cobourg council's Public Works Services Co-ordinator, Councillor Brian Darling was bound to focus on the
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Community Centre Reopens
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Provincial reopening regulations mean the Cobourg Community Centre doors are open again, Councillor Emily Chorley announced
Northumberland County – Ambulance Replacement Plagued by Delays and Cost Overruns
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The three ambulances pre-approved in Northumberland County's 2022 budget will cost $22,780.38 more than anticipated. Paramedics Chief
Northumberland County Urges Province to Revisit Funding Formula
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The news that a multiplicity of issues – including supply-chain difficulties – will result in three
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Video – Snow Covered Hydrants in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXls1Q7-S4w With the amount of snow the area has been getting it’s inevitable that fire hydrants may not be visible
Update – Clean-Up Continues After Multi-Vehicle Collision East of Trenton
Emergency services are still at the scene following a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 401 east of Trenton on Tuesday,
Victoria Park 2026 Campground Reservations Open February 2 at 9 a.m.
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Reservations launch with a new online booking system The Town of Cobourg Community Services Division is pleased
Cobourg Police Auxiliary Sgt. Duncan Walker Retires After a Half-Century Plus
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Superintended Duncan Walker was surrounded by grateful well wishers at the January meeting of the Cobourg
Cobourg Police Service Auxiliary Report Shows Growth
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Auxiliary Inspector Mark Salerno presented a positive picture of progress at the January
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Video – Snow Covered Hydrants in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXls1Q7-S4w With the amount of snow the area has been getting it’s inevitable that fire hydrants may not be visible
Video – Photo Gallery – It’s a True Canadian Winter As The Snow Just Keeps Coming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7QB_1trMZg It maybe wasn’t as bad as what it was predicted to be, but we still got slammed with another
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
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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