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Pumpkinferno a Great Halloween Treat at Fort Henry in Kingston
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4QTv3xq9kA Today’s Northumberland took a trip down Highway 401 to catch what is called “Pumpkinferno” at Fort Henry in Kingston
Exclusive – Elite Training Hockey Facility Breaking Ground in the Municipality of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8yWbFK9AgU In the photo from the left: Shane Weatherby, parents of Justin Williams, Denise and Craig and Andrew Watson A new
Ontario Enshrining the Right to Wear Poppies in the Workplace
Proposed amendments would ensure workers can pay tribute to veterans The Ontario government is introducing legislation today that, if passed,
Cobourg Woman Celebrates 95th Birthday Going For A Ride In Sidecar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsbLPSGCByQ A Cobourg woman celebrated her 95th birthday doing something she had never done before. Dorathy Marie Harnden took a trip
MPP’s Office Announces New Regulations Concerning Outdoor Gatherings
On October 22, 2021 the government released A Plan to Safely Reopen Ontario and Manage COVID-19 for the Long-Term,
West End Halloween Display in Cobourg Is Not To Be Missed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEga0j1YRWU It has to be one of the most popular Halloween displays in Cobourg. Today’s Northumberland checked out the elaborate display
Elchuk Family Halloween Light Show Raising Donations for Local Food Bank
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LPxg6Jal00 A Halloween display in Hamilton Township is attracting visitors who were singing along and dancing in the ditch on
Over 20 Students from Cobourg Collegiate Institute Found Inside Abandoned Building
A building that has caused grief to town officials continues to create challenges for emergency services. On Wednesday, October 27,
Raising Awareness About Drinking Water Protection Zone Road Signs Across Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HebhvPH1_Qs Ontario’s 19 Drinking Water Source Protection Committees and Conservation Ontario launched a new Drinking Water Source Water Protection outreach
Piccini Advises Mayors In Riding that Santa Claus Parades Are Welcomed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYlPfLZWaak&t=6s As far as the Provincial Government is concerned, Santa Claus Parades are a go. Northumberland - Peterborough South MPP David
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Dredging of Port Hope Outer Harbour
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Residents are advised that a suction dredge of the Port Hope outer harbour will be conducted
Ontario Rewards City of Kawartha Lakes with $1.4 Million Through the Building Faster Fund
Second round of funding rewards municipalities for progress toward housing targets As part of its record-breaking investments in housing-enabling infrastructure,
Letter to the Editor – The Advocacy Cult That Hijacked Cobourg’s Homelessness Crisis
(Today's Northumberland file photo) For years, Cobourg has watched as a small group of vocal advocates have dominated the conversation
Letter to the Editor – Selective Boundaries – Why Proof of Residency for Recycling, but Not for Public Safety or Services?
(Today's Northumberland file photo) As of July 2, 2025, Northumberland County is requiring proof of residency to access its Community
Cobourg Mayor Issues Statement to Today’s Northumberland After Walking Out of Council Meeting
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Cobourg Mayor issues statement to Today's Northumberland following a Council meeting held on Thursday, July 3,
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Video – Silver Cross Mother and Volunteers Clean Up the Highway of Heroes on Canada Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdW2h3vW3v0 The sixth annual Environmental Clean in Memory of Craftsman Kyle Sinclair took place on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 in
Video – Local Cobourg Youth Spends Summer Raising Money to Help Others
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=so4LEH97uZk Avery Mitchell-Hicks is one special nine-year-old. Despite having a litany of medical issues, Avery has been doing nothing but thinking
Video – Photo Gallery – Canada Day Celebrations in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g74qCTsFTy0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1j0fFDMuoA Thousands of people lined the streets of Cobourg on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 for the Canada Day Parade A sea
Video – Canada Day Fireworks Over Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0mfOD0q8R4 It was a beautiful evening to cap off Canada's birthday. At 10 p.m. the skies over Cobourg lit up with
Video – Photo Gallery – Canada Day Festivities in Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRRt2kkbN9c Alnwick/Haldimand Township held their Canada Day celebrations on Sunday, June 29, 2025 in Grafton. The festivities kicked off with a
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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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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
Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Inducts Class of 2025
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Announced last March, a sixth group of inductees was welcomed to the Cobourg and District Sports
St. Mary Student Gets Full Hockey Scholarship
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Following graduation day at St. Mary Secondary School next week, boom! Sophie Harold is outta here
91-Year-Old Achieves Bronze Medal in PickleBall Tournament
Cobourg resident Bob Carson was the oldest athlete of more than 250 participants from across Ontario who competed in