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Gorgeous Day To Be On Rice Lake
It was an absolutely gorgeous winter’s day to be outside on Saturday, February 20, 2021. On Rice Lake, just east
OPSEU/SEFPO States Give Brookside Kids the Best Chance for Success
The union representing workers at Brookside Youth Centre says front-line workers have sensible solutions on the facility's future following
Store Owner Offering $5,000 Reward That Leads to Arrest and Conviction of Suspects Who Stole $20,000 of Cigarettes
The owner of a convenience store in Alderville is offering a reward for any information leading to the arrest
Northumberland OPP Investigating After Thieves Steal $20,000 In Cigarettes from Alderville Business
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAS4pebI4VI&feature=youtu.be A early morning break and enter netted thieves $20,000 in cigarettes at a Alderville First Nation business. Today’s Northumberland obtained
Two Albert Street Buildings Coming Down in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6lyZD5Vlzc&feature=youtu.be Heavy machinery from Eagleson Construction tore down a building in downtown Cobourg on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. The address of
Northumberland Hills Hospital Prepares to Receive Area’s First Shipment of Pfizer Vaccine
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) has received confirmation of some very good news. The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health
Exclusive – Arson The Cause of Fire at Apartment Building in Colborne on Saturday States OFM
The Ontario Fire Marshal has determined a fire at an apartment building in downtown Colborne on Saturday, February 13,
Former President of Local OPSEU Representing Over 100 Brookside Youth Centre Staff Makes Statement About Closure
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdCSh989lVQ&feature=youtu.be Peter Harding (left) who is a Ministry Union Representative and former President of Local OPSEU 337 (Brookside Youth Centre)
Breaking News – OFM Investigating After Apartment Building Fire Sends Four To Hospital In Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJ3FbSKDQC8&t=36s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77iuphcJbaw Investigators with the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office have been called in to investigate a fire in downtown Colborne on
Breaking News – After More Than 70 Years Brookside Youth Centre in Cobourg Closes Its Gates for the Final Time
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9c57HaDMCs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sm77ASR7ujc After more than 70 years in operation, Brookside Youth Centre is closed as of Friday, February 12, 2021. Today’s Northumberland
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Dredging to Resume in Cobourg Harbour
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Town of Cobourg would like to advise residents that dredging operations of the Cobourg Harbour
Port Hope Summons You to Spooky Season This Fall
The Municipality of Port Hope, in partnership with community organizations and businesses across the community, is thrilled to launch
Alnwick/Haldimand Council Defers Motion to Reconsider Denied Severance and Building Applications
Alnwick/Haldimand Township councillor Mike Ainsworth brought forward a motion at Tuesday’s committee-of-the-whole meeting for previously denied severance and building
Alnwick/Haldimand Plans to Hold Public Meeting Regarding Future of Fenella Hall
Alnwick/Haldimand Township council addressed some recommendations from its Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee at Tuesday’s committee-of-the-whole meeting, including the
Hamilton Township Council Cuts Application Fee in Half for Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity Northumberland was represented at Hamilton Township council’s committee-of-the-whole meeting Tuesday seeking financial relief for a condominium
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – Canadian Disc Golf Championships Take Place in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTPvgGRoTiU The Canadian Disc Golf Championships wrapped up on Sunday, September 14, 2025 after being held on various courses throughout
Video – Photo Gallery – Grace Bowen Honoured at Cobourg Community Centre
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jd55SgPdt-U On the same morning local residents were participating in the Terry Fox Run, the memory of Grace Bowen was
Video – Salmon Is A Big Draw for Both Port Hope and Cobourg for Different Reasons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt6faWTnvas If you're ever along the waterways of Cobourg and Port Hope this time of year the main word you're
Video – Parking Is A No No Where There Are No, No Parking Signs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvKTvM9QfBs A Cobourg Municipal By-Law Officer issues a $160 fine to a pickup truck parked in a parking lot just
Video – Culvert Installation Goes Smoothly in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ajhGH-ujVE It certainly appeared worked progressed much faster than anticipated installing the northern half of the new culvert on King
- 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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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
Flesch Brothers from Cobourg Representing Canada in Men’s Rugby
Cobourg’s Mason and Noah Flesch, both St. Mary Catholic Secondary School alumni, were in the starting lineup for Canada’s
Video – Photo Gallery – Canadian Disc Golf Championships Take Place in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTPvgGRoTiU The Canadian Disc Golf Championships wrapped up on Sunday, September 14, 2025 after being held on various courses throughout
Cougars Suffer Third Straight Loss in Trenton
Beckett Ewart opened the scoring against his former club as the Trenton Golden Hawks downed the visiting Cobourg Cougars
Cobourg Cougars Fall to Newmarket in Home Opener
The Cobourg Cougars are winless through two games to start the Ontario Junior Hockey League regular season. Coming off a