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Exclusive – Bear Trap Set in Port Hope
File photo - OPP Photo of a bear trap commonly used by Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry to
Today’s Northumberland Captures Images/Video of Bear in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaEd_0nJDAQ&feature=youtu.be After two nights of bear sightings in Port Hope, Today’s Northumberland ventured out to see if it was possible
Cobourg Police Services Holds Brief Ceremony To Honour Fallen Officers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkAYFmQoxNE&feature=youtu.be Cobourg Police Service held a short ceremony for police officers who died in the line of duty throughout Ontario. Traditionally
Editorial – It Was Likely The Biggest Fire In The History of Northumberland County And It Happened Fifteen Years Ago
It was a massive fire. Likely the biggest Cobourg has ever witnessed that happened 15 years ago. It was so big,
Grafton Woman Remembered Along The Highway of Heroes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCpjT2ed2aM&feature=youtu.be Fallen soldier remembered along the Highway of Heroes on Thursday, April 23, 2020 as a small group cleans up
Ontario Unveils Guiding Principles to Reopen the Province
On April 27, 2020, the Ontario government released A Framework for Reopening our Province, which outlines the criteria Ontario's
Community of Campbellford Says “Thank You”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3TmjbXZXL4 The community of Campbellford held a parade on Saturday, April 25, 2020 to thank essential workers. The parade made up
Youth Spots Purple Liquid Flowing Into Creek On Danforth Road North in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRZnuHUHNfU&feature=youtu.be A non toxic food based product flowing into a nearby creek captured the attention of area residents on Brook
Emotional Evening For Community As Spirit Nights for Essential Workers Takes Place in Hamilton Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7iKoykd10s&feature=youtu.be It was the second Wednesday, for the Hamilton Township Fire Department Spirit Nights. Just before heading out from the Baltimore
Emergency Services Come Together In Cobourg To Honour Victims of Shooting In Nova Scotia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZY_eIaUXgI It was an emotional tribute to the victims of Nova Scotia in Cobourg on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. Each evening
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Northumberland County Housing Executive Departs After 10 Years
Northumberland County’s Associate Director of Housing & Homelessness, Rebecca Snelgrove, has departed from the County after a decade with
Video – Photo Gallery – 17th Annual Monarch Tag and Release in Garden Hill
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9s9FVYKnhhY For citizen scientist Don Davis, tagging monarch butterflies is about more than putting a tiny identification tag on their
Cobourg Council – Mayor’s Notice of Motion Set Aside
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Mayor Lucas Cleveland stood alone with two notices of motion at Wednesday's council meeting – forced
Northumberland Jacks Host Ontario Baseball Association 8U A Championship This Weekend
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Jacks 8-and-under baseball team is the host for their Ontario Baseball Association provincial championship Friday
Northumberland Jacks 9U Players Seeking Another Ontario Baseball Association Title
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Jacks 9-and-under team is aiming for a second straight Ontario Baseball Association championship, though a
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Video – Photo Gallery – 17th Annual Monarch Tag and Release in Garden Hill
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9s9FVYKnhhY For citizen scientist Don Davis, tagging monarch butterflies is about more than putting a tiny identification tag on their
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg, the Surfing Capital of Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljr_z2peP8g It seems Cobourg has become quite the destination for surfers whenever Lake Ontario decides to serve up some impressive
Video – Strong Winds Tear Sail as Three Men Battle Rough Conditions on Lake Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJynvo-vqzg Three men aboard a 28-foot sailboat were escorted to safety on Sunday afternoon after encountering severe conditions on Lake
Video – Excavator Strikes Hydro Pole, Sparks Grass Fire on Highland Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYp2HwatuWU Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services responded to a grass fire on Highland Drive Friday afternoon after an excavator
Video – Photo Gallery – YMCA Strong Kids Duathlon Brings More Than 115 Young Athletes to Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgzwaSj_Gjo&t=34s Centennial Pool was filled with energy, encouragement and plenty of smiles Thursday as more than 115 young athletes took
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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 Host Ontario Baseball Association 8U A Championship This Weekend
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Jacks 8-and-under baseball team is the host for their Ontario Baseball Association provincial championship Friday
Northumberland Jacks 9U Players Seeking Another Ontario Baseball Association Title
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Jacks 9-and-under team is aiming for a second straight Ontario Baseball Association championship, though a
Cobourg Cougars Earn Two OJHL Exhibition Victories Over Wellington Dukes
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Cougars returned to Ontario Junior Hockey League action this weekend with a pair of preseason
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Lawn Bowlers Battle for Provincial Ladies Novice Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAvnSR-PGTM Sixteen teams from across Ontario gathered at the Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club this weekend for the Ontario Ladies Novice
Jacob Hyatt Now Competing in Two National Lawn Bowling Championships this Month
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club member Jacob Hyatt has a busy schedule for high-level competition on the greens