Today's Northumberland – Your Source For What's Happening Locally and Beyond
Category: Community
Busker Festival A Hit In Cobourg
The annual Busker Festival hit the main street of Cobourg on Saturday June 9, 2018. There were seven international performers
Honk Launches Mobile Parking for Cobourg
Further information on a story Today's Northumberland first reported on. Residents and visitors to Cobourg can now access convenient and
New Hospice Centre Gets Name
(Photo credit Peg McCarthy) Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland If “West Northumberland Hospice Care Centre” sounds like a mouthful, what about a simpler
Cobourg Council Delighted with Plans for King Street Building
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland The heritage permit requested for work at 20 King St. W. was granted by Cobourg council at
Cobourg Supports Ride To Read for 2018
Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Council has agreed to support the Cobourg Public Library's TD Summer Reading Program again by partnering in
Cobourg Settles On Sidewalk Work for 2018
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg's new Sidewalk Priority Guidelines are working, Councillor Debra McCarthy declared with delight at this week's committee-of-the-whole
Cobourg Makes Plans for Downtown Improvement Grant
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg council voted at Monday's committee-of-the-whole meeting to execute the agreement with the province to accept $54,843.19
Cobourg Renames Coverdale Park After Former Mayor
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg council likes the idea of renaming Coverdale Park after former Mayor Peter Delanty, and approved the motion
Cobourg Votes Deferral On Waterfront Plan
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg council has voted to defer accepting the Waterfront User Needs Assessment and Detailed Design Report July
Cobourg Wins Gold-Level Hermes
Cobourg wins gold-level Hermes Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland The Town of Cobourg has announced a special honour received by its communications department
Mobile Sliding Menu
- Local News
Video – Port Hope Apartment Building Suffers Power Outage – Again
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYouAsKcxqE Tenants of an apartment building in Port Hope were without power for the second time in a week on
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
Port Hope Council Supports Remuneration Increase Starting Next Term
The salaries for the next term of Port Hope council could rise significantly following October’s municipal election, if ratified
Expanded Weekend Hours for Warming Room Continue in Response to Extreme Cold
With continued extreme cold forecast for this weekend, Northumberland County, in collaboration with the Town of Cobourg By-law Services,
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
- Photo Galleries
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
Video – Photo Gallery – Enjoying The Beauty of a Canadian Winter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46kF_KhdXxY Stunningly beautiful sunset on Sunday, February 1, 2026 in Cobourg. It’s been a truly Canadian winter with the pure white
Video – Photo Gallery – 34th Annual Polar Plunge Raises Funds for Campbellford Memorial Hospital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5yy1gvZE-o The 34th annual Polar Plunge was held on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in support of Campbellford Memorial Hospital. Approximately $40,000
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – At Least 20 People Displaced Following Apartment Fire in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peFOiCS_HBw Officials are still trying to account for everyone after a Northumberland County Housing Corporation apartment complex was destroyed by
Video – Photo Gallery – Chilly Sunset Along the Lakeshore in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBYsaEqePA0 Cold warnings once again as the area goes into a deep freeze on Friday, January 30, 2026. Another beautiful sunset
- 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
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
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