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Exclusive – Two Years Later, Port Hope Family Still Looking for Answers After Loved One Found Beaten on Beach
It was two years ago today that David Purcell’s brother was taken off life support after being beaten on
Goodyear Canada Inc. Investing More Than $575 Million in Napanee Plant
From mining critical minerals to building cars and batteries, Canada is attracting historic investments to help secure and create
Exclusive – Cobourg Mayor Sets Record Straight Regarding “Crazy” System of Politics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=So81ztx57Gg (Today's Northumberland photo of Mayor Lucas Cleveland in his office with a mural from the Art Gallery of Northumberland.
Video – Local Paddler Headed for National and International Regattas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bs-G0Gw_SUk By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland It's always a special occasion when the local community has one of its own to cheer
Video – Nearly Half of Vehicles Ticketed in Municipal Parking Lot “Scam” in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syGiEvSg16Q Nearly half of the vehicles parked in the municipal lot of Charles Street were given $160 tickets on Saturday,
Choir Observes Important Historical Milestones Where They Happened
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Since Michael Korn established the North Lakeshore Chorus in nearby Prince Edward County in 2012, they
Exclusive – Decision Upheld Against Homeowner After Bylaw Finds Woman Living in Crawl Space
A Hearings Officer upheld a decision after a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer discovered a person living in a crawl
Video – Cobourg Farmer’s Market Celebrates 185th Anniversary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7iaShVClJA The Cobourg Farmers Market celebrated their 185th anniversary on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Helping kick off the festivities were two
Video – Specialized Provincial Fire Training Trailer Comes to Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hp58Cb1f3C4 Firefighters from across Northumberland County said a mobile fire simulator has been "amazing training" over the last several days. One
Union Representing Workers Impacted by Corus Announcement said Media Sector Needs “Life-Saving Intervention”
Corus announced last week that a number of changes were taking place which resulted in a number people being
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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
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
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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
Video – Photo Gallery – Tourists Flock to Port Hope for the Salmon Run
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EsmZNYax0I Salmon aren’t the only thing along the Ganaraska River in Port Hope. Tourists are flocking to the area looking at
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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