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Story of Nasmith’s Survival Lost In The Wilderness – “Somehow I Lived To Tell The Tale”
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Survival in the wilderness – not four words anyone would associate with Ted and Cecilia Nasmith
Durham Police – Couple Arrested for Defrauding Friends By Claiming Children Suffer from Serious Health Issues
A husband and wife are facing numerous charges after using two children to defraud members of a church of
Second Annual Pumpkin Parade in Port Hope Showcases 400 Pumpkins
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHTakp92hrM Over 400 Pumpkins on Display for Port Hope’s 2nd Annual Pumpkin Parade. Critical Mass and our Great Pumpkin Parade leader,
Breaking News – Fire Engulfs Recreational Vehicle on Highway 401 at Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sh4xjUPz53Q&t=37s A recreational vehicle was destroyed by fire on Highway 401 at Cobourg on Monday, November 2, 2020. At approximately 11
Port Hope Family Grateful To Be Alive After Neighbours Dog Alerts Them of Fire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8cGQECGozk&t=7s A Port Hope family credits a neighbours dog for alerting them their house was on fire early Sunday morning
Delivering Sunshine In Port Hope On Halloween
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRdQssiKaS0&feature=youtu.be Each year a Port Hope mother makes a special costume for her son that is battling something that he’ll
Cobourg Couple Go All Out for Halloween Every Year
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11rBMt1sw58 A Cobourg couple once again has gone all out to bring smiles, and a few scares to children. Bob and
Breaking News – Violent Robbery at Downtown Port Hope Convenience Store
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=407mcsN3KyA&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLjYeuiN9LM&feature=youtu.be A store owner received minor injuries following a violent robbery in Port Hope on Thursday, October 29, 2020. At approximately
Hamilton Township Man Pays Tribute To Frontline Workers With Halloween Display
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIQgaqCeizY&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-lN8_jIeiQ&feature=youtu.be A Hamilton Township man has paid tribute to front line workers with his Halloween display. Kelly Elchuk and his wife
Breaking News – Transport Cab Destroyed By Fire on Highway 401 in Cramahe Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5CK2PxBzqk The cab of a transport was destroyed by fire on Highway 401 in Cramahe Township on Tuesday, October 27,
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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 – Not A Quiet Time for Anglers (and Residents) In Peace Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve9BFqOfcag It likely wasn’t your usual evening fishing near the mouth of Cobourg Creek on Friday, September 12, 2025. Around 9
Northumberland County Announces Hiring of Physician Recruitment Specialist
Northumberland County has taken the next step in addressing the growing local shortage of family doctors with the hiring
Building a Climate-Ready County—Residents Invited to Help Shape Climate Plan
Northumberland County is taking the next step in its Climate Action Strategy with the development of a Climate Adaptation
Update – First Phase of Culvert Replacement Completed – No Road Closure Required for September 12
The Town of Cobourg Public Works and Engineering Division is pleased to share that the first phase of the
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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
Video – Mobile Home Destroyed by Fire in Hamilton Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WO4NeF1TK7U A mobile home was destroyed by fire in Hamilton Township on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. At approximately 11:15 a.m. Hamilton
Video – Amateur Astrophotographer’s Spectacular Images of Our Universe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlTnmfXdTqg Chad Zimmerman describes himself as a Amateur Astrophotographer. Zimmerman sent Today’s Northumberland several stunning photos that he took recently. For those
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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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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
Cobourg Cougars Set to Begin OJHL Regular Season
The Cobourg Cougars split a pair of exhibition games and will open the Ontario Junior Hockey League regular season
Video – Photo Gallery – Criterium Provincial Championships in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJ4UrxiT8_0 The Criterium Provincial Championships took place in Cobourg on Saturday, August 23, 2025. The classic Tom Jehlicka Crit was brought
Photo Gallery – Port Hope Flyers Taking Part in the 2025 OBA C Elimination Finals
The 2025 OBA C Elimination Finals are taking place in the area this weekend. Twelve teams from across Ontario are
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