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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
Enbridge Gas teams up with Alnwick/Haldimand Fire Department
On February 1, 2023, Enbridge Gas Inc. (Enbridge Gas), the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council (FMPFSC) and Alnwick/Haldimand
Black Lives Matter Flag Will Fly at Northumberland Hills Hospital
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland Hills Hospital will be commemorating Black History Month by flying the Black Lives Matter flag
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Under Strong Mayor Powers Cobourg Mayor Has Hired a Director of Development Who Has No Education in Development Planning
Under Strong Mayor Powers, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland has hired a Director of Development that has no education in
Video – Upcoming Show and Shine for Spencer Devine This Weekend
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQrGSt2SHpU This coming weekend is the fourth annual Show and Shine for Spencer Devine. The annual event is in memory of
Updated Bylaw for Electronic Participation at Northumberland County Council Progressing
An updated electronic participation bylaw for Northumberland County council took a step forward at Wednesday’s meeting. Council supported the preferred
Rotary Club of Cobourg Reaches Million Dollar Giving Milestone in Support of Northumberland Hills Hospital
Earlier this summer, the Rotary Club of Cobourg achieved a financial milestone in its philanthropic efforts, reaching $1 million
Update – YMCA Summer Camp Reducing Size of Play Area
(Today's Northumberland file photo) YMCA Northumberland issues notice to parents and guardians on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 regarding their Summer
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – Friends for Life Bike Rally Stops in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DP5rMHUqUhA By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Many local residents got a chance for a close-up look at this year's Friends For Life
Video – Photo Gallery – Inspiring Others at Cobourg Sandcastle Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5dRKsvbrFQ It was a perfect day for the Cobourg Sandcastle Festival on Saturday, August 2, 2025. A number of Master Sculptors
Video – Photo Gallery – Aquino Weekend Brings Visitors to Canadian Tank Museum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4sAV7Wseac The Canadian Tank Museum held their annual Aquino Tank Weekend in Oshawa. The event is billed as the largest historical
Video – Photo Gallery – Protesting Homelessness Gets Heated in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwrsBeiYsDY A protest against housing got just as heated as the weather in downtown Cobourg on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Chance
Video – Photo Gallery – Piping Down The Sun Tradition Continues in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObeNtXZ8qb0 Members of the Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums are continuing their tradition of piping down the sun at Cobourg
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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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Northumberland Jacks Are 2025 22U EOBA Champions
This weekend the 22U Northumberland Jacks completed their 2025 season by participating in the 22U EOBA playoffs. After defeating
Major Series Lacrosse season over for Cobourg Kodiaks
Six straight losses to conclude the regular season eliminated the Cobourg Kodiaks from Major Series Lacrosse playoff contention. The final
Kodiaks Falls to Excelsiors in Brampton in Major Series Lacrosse Action
The Cobourg Kodiaks lost their fourth straight Major Series Lacrosse game Thursday night 16-9 to the host Brampton Excelsiors. It
Video – Tucker Williams Continues to Make Big Strides in Lacrosse Development
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESDa5eT__CA Already very accomplished for his age at 14, Baltimore’s Tucker Williams simply just loves playing lacrosse. “People say it’s the
Cobourg’s MacNiel Drafted by Montreal Canadians
Andrew MacNiel of Cobourg was selected in the sixth round, 189th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens at the 2025