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Campbellford Memorial Hospital Board Chair and CEO Provide an Update on Proposed Hospital Redevelopment
As a community, we all share a responsibility to ensure that our hospital continues to provide access to the
Transition House Announce Stabilization Strategy
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Transition House Emergency Shelter – which provides short-term emergency housing for Northumberland adults – announces plans
It’s March for Meals Month
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Each year, Meals on Wheels providers across Ontario participate in March for Meals, an annual event
CN Says “Thank You” to Grafton Good Samaritans
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland It was a Christmas Grafton will never forget – a derailment just east of the Station
Northumberland County Purchases 22-unit Apartment Complex in Colborne for Affordable Housing
(Google Maps photo) Northumberland County continues to take action to address housing affordability in Northumberland. On February 27, 2023, the County
Grand Concert Planned to Showcase New Organ at Trinity United Church in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpPrCSGVzaI&t=25s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jw-D1Dw3hOw A grand concert will be planned at Cobourg's Trinity United Church to showcase its new organ – but that's
Light Up a Life Campaign Raises Over $250,000 in Support of Northumberland Hills Hospital
Results are in for Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) Foundation’s 29th annual Light Up a Life fundraising campaign. Organizers are
Volunteers Doing Their Best – The Rest Is Up to Mother Nature at the Castleton Skating Rink
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdRwzQaDBFI Volunteers with the Castleton Sports Club have done their best to create the best ice, but Mother Nature doesn’t
NHH Auxiliary and Foundation Report Good News
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland Hills Hospital Auxiliary Chair Selena Forsyth delivered a report to the February hospital board meeting
Ontario Announces Over $13 Million in Infrastructure Improvements at Campbellford Memorial Hospital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IMu2zKZLdg David Piccini, MPP for Northumberland—Peterborough South, was joined by officials at Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) to announce more than
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Northumberland County Committee Tries to Address Misconceptions
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County council's Social Services Committee meeting learned that there are still misconceptions
Northumberland County Committee Sees Lived Experience First-Hand
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County council's Social Services Committee got a look at what life is
Enraged Speakers Raise the Temperature at County Meeting
Today's Northumberland file photo By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland About half of the seven speakers who addressed Northumberland County council's Social Services
Transition House Might Work Best as a High-Barrier Shelter, Speakers Say
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The idea was floated at Wednesday's meeting of Northumberland County council's Social Services committee that operating
Video – Busy Times at the Canadian Fire Fighters Museum in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9lWPDDZHIE It’s a busy place at the Canadian Fire Fighters Museum in Cobourg these days. On Monday, May 5, 2025, the
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Video – Poemtown Unveils “Picnic on Poetry” in Victoria Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QS-U7u0-bUQ The unveiling of Picnic on Poetry was held in Victoria Park in Cobourg on Monday, April 28, 2025. On Friday,
Video – Reservists Train with Members of the Hamilton Township Fire Department
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjNx-01oVYY A training exercise involving 31 Canadian Brigade Group of the Canadian Army Reserve from London, Ontario, took place over
Northumberland OPP – Drug Trafficking Charges Following Warrants (Names Released)
Police have seized drugs, firearms, and various other drug trafficking related items following search warrants executed at locations in
Wakely and Miedema to Meet in Game 7 with OHL Clubs
(Photo gallery) The second-round Ontario Hockey League playoff series between the Kingston Frontenacs and Barrie Colts is heading to a
Video – Cobourg Mayor Hires Security for His Downtown Store That Is Now Listed for Sale
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VzdS3OXH1Q A downtown store owner says having security guards at his business periodically is for the protection of his staff
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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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Wakely Advances with Barrie Colts in OHL Playoffs
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Port Hope’s Dalyn Wakely and the Barrie Colts have advanced to the Ontario Hockey League’s Eastern
Wakely and Miedema to Meet in Game 7 with OHL Clubs
(Photo gallery) The second-round Ontario Hockey League playoff series between the Kingston Frontenacs and Barrie Colts is heading to a
Local Players Facing Off in OHL Playoff Series
Cobourg’s Ethan Miedema of the Kingston Frontenacs and Port Hope’s Dalyn Wakely of the Barrie Colts are currently squaring
Video – 17th Annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxPUhl56_Ck The 17th annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament kicked off on Friday night at the Jack Burger Sports
Video – Old Puckers Raise Money for Ed’s House
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFisEpWoMVo A special presentation was held at the Cobourg Community Centre on Friday, March 28, 2025 before a charity hockey