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Port Hope Family Has High-Flying COVID Project
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Marg Graham and Reed Chatterson are livening up life in their Port Hope neighbourhood with a
Pared-Down Recognition Honours Giant Occasion
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland With a global pandemic falling just when 75th-anniversary celebrations of milestone Allied victories from World War
Northumberland Emergency Services Get Helpful Donation From Canadian Tire
Emergency Services from Northumberland County received a generous donation of sanitizer from Canadian Tire on Thursday, April 23, 2020. Cobourg
Nova Scotia Victims Honoured in Hamilton Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgPq3rvt77Q&feature=youtu.be It was a tribute on Danforth Road West in Hamilton Township on Friday, April 24, 2020 to honour the
Tower of Port Hope Residents Get Special Parade From Friends and Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXrXIHVQ_KE&feature=youtu.be The Tower of Port Hope Retirement Residence held a parade to lift the spirits of people at the facility. On
A Pandemic Didn’t Stop The Tears of Joy for This Cobourg Woman Who Celebrated Her 89th Birthday
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rw6Dj6pTXng&feature=youtu.be COVID-19 couldn’t dampen this birthday party in Cobourg. Betty Gifford celebrated her 89th birthday at Extendicare on Densmore Road in
Hamilton Township Fire Department Spirit Nights for Essential Workers Continues April 22
For the second week members of the Hamilton Township Fire Department will be driving in various locations throughout the
Medical Laboratory Professionals’ Week in Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zLut3XP-vM&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR3ZyMJVtUr83JWLMArJv78dqBVb6wfM1riPR1vjditzIbOhlO_GTmimycQ Today’s Northumberland would like to thank and acknowledge all the Medical Laboratory Professionals’ Week running from April 19-25, 2020. Especially
Cobourg Fire Department Captain Retires After Three Decades of Service to the Community
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SepEJfRgaPs&t=6s Cobourg Fire Department Captain Chris Brown retired from the fire service on Friday, April 17, 2020. Captain Brown has served
Video Shows Staff and Residents At Hope Street Terrace “Still Smiling”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NpuxEcATY8 A video made by staff at Hope Street Terrace shows staff and residents are still smiling. The video was done
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Video – Photo Gallery – “Blast from the Past” as Merwin Greer Opens Up Time Capsule
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yducrVUDCQ A special ceremony was held at Merwin Greer Public School on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Along with students of the
More “Mechanical Issues” with CN Rail in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9qlWQuprDg A number of CN Rail railway crossings were blocked in Colborne on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. Media relations with CN
Video – Chaos on the Road for Emergency Services East of Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gw_OO-6g8qc Emergency services were kept busy east of Cobourg on Thursday November 20, 2025. Shortly before 1 p.m. Cramahe Fire Department
Town of Cobourg Welcomes New Director of Community Services By Town of Cobourg
Lacricia Turner brings extensive recreation leadership experience The Town of Cobourg is pleased to announce the appointment of Lacricia Turner
Annual closure of Canadian Coast Guard seasonal Search and Rescue stations in Ontario
The Canadian Coast Guard seasonal search and rescue stations in Ontario will close on the following dates: · November 24:
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Breaking News – Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland’s Credit Card Statements 2022-2025
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Today’s Northumberland has received the Cobourg Mayor’s credit card statements from December 2022 up till September
Video – Photo Gallery – Bethlehem Walk Takes Place in Cold Springs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JS8DK5RNek The annual Bethlehem Walk took place over the weekend at the Cold Springs Hall in Hamilton Township. Volunteers from across
Video – Photo Gallery – Belleville Santa Claus Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=av9poC58ym8 Santa and Mrs. Claus made their way through the streets of Belleville on Sunday, November 16, 2025. Starting at 4:30
Video – Habitat for Humanity Northumberland Dedicates Home to Cobourg Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc92XmwRyCQ On Thursday November 13th, 2025, Habitat for Humanity Northumberland board members, volunteers and staff joined community members, neighbours, and
Video – Cobourg Celebrates Completion of Elevated Tank and Booster Pumping Station
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13vk007LRjI $3.6 million investment from Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program’s (ICIP) Green Infrastructure Stream The Town of Cobourg and Lakefront Utilities Services
- 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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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
Oshawa FireWolves of the NLL Sign Contract with Defenseman Kyle Rubisch
The Oshawa FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) have agreed to a one-year contract with defenseman Kyle Rubisch,
Video – Mayor Enjoys a Round of Disc Golf in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGuQoOGRDD8 Although he was beat by a rookie, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland enjoyed a round of disc golf in Cobourg
Panthers Snap Four-Game Losing Skid
After four straight losses to open the Provincial Junior Hockey League season, the Port Hope Panthers got their first
Back-To-Back Losses for Port Hope Panthers to Open PJHL Season
The Trent Hills Thunder scored three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the Port Hope Panthers 3-2