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Roseneath Emergency Services Base Grand Opening
The Roseneath Emergency Services Base was officially opened on Saturday, May 25, 2019. Dignitaries stepped out for a moment in
Update – OPP Arrest Suspect After Assault In Colborne
Members from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating an assault that occurred in
Exclusive – Correctional Officer Seriously Injured After Attack At Brookside Youth Centre
Today’s Northumberland has learned a correctional officer at Brookside Youth Centre in Cobourg has been seriously injured following an
Exclusive – Murder Suspect Dies In Hospital
Today’s Northumberland has learned a suspect charged with first degree murder has died in custody. Stephen Murray Kelly, 62, of
The Synopsis for Lake Ontario Water Levels
Below is the Lake Ontario Synopsis daily briefing for May 24, 2019. It’s part of the Lake Erie - Lake
Challenging Investigation Completed At Scene Of Explosion In Colborne
The “challenging” investigation continues into the cause of an explosion at a Colborne gas station. Cramahe Fire Department were initially
Breaking News – Fire Causes Major Damage To Home In Cramahe Township
Damage estimates could reach $200,000 following a fire at a residence in Cramahe Township on Wednesday,
Ed’s House Fundraising Exceeds Goal By Half A Million Dollars
Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The fundraising committee for Ed's House – the Northumberland Hospice Care Centre – has announced a campaign
Breaking News – Brighton Preparing For Lake Ontario To Exceed Record Levels of 2017
The Municipality of Brighton is ramping up sandbagging along the lakeshore and Gosport area on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Brighton
“Interesting Rescue” for Cobourg Firefighters
A bit of a different call for Cobourg firefighters on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 in downtown Cobourg. At approximately 9:30
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Breaking News – Video – Home Destroyed by Fire in Municipality of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbwv06v0LGw A family is homeless after fire destroyed their home in the Municipality of Port Hope on Sunday, January 25,
Video – Peaceful Way to End the Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR8Qb6esK5M With the weather warming up from nearly -30 Celsius to a balmy -10 Celsius by the afternoon, it was
Video – Fast and Furious Take Part in a Fun Day on Rice Lake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44nqO6QNDkQ The chilly temperatures didn’t stop a number of people heading to Bewdley on Saturday, January 24, 2026 for some
Cobourg Council Agenda Includes Two Winter Initiatives
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland At the end of Wednesday's meeting of Cobourg council, two notices of motion from Mayor Lucas
Video – Photo Gallery – Fire Causes Extensive Damage to Garden Hill Home
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgbMC92xZCE Damage is estimated at $500,000 following a house fire in the Municipality of Port Hope on Saturday, January 24,
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Breaking News – Video – Home Destroyed by Fire in Municipality of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbwv06v0LGw A family is homeless after fire destroyed their home in the Municipality of Port Hope on Sunday, January 25,
Video – Fast and Furious Take Part in a Fun Day on Rice Lake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44nqO6QNDkQ The chilly temperatures didn’t stop a number of people heading to Bewdley on Saturday, January 24, 2026 for some
Peterborough County OPP – Four Firearms and Over Two Kilograms of Fentanyl Seized (Names Released)
Seven people are facing several charges after the seizure of a large amount of illicit drugs and four handguns. In
Video – Photo Gallery – A Memorable Canadian Winter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DYIR5kDtiE Another dousing of the white stuff kept emergency services busy throughout Northumberland County on Monday, January 19, 2026. Numerous vehicles
Video – Photo Gallery – No Injuries After Transport Collides with Antique Store North of Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_M7La7LIdvs There were no injuries after a transport truck struck a pickup truck before slamming into a antique Store in
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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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West Northumberland Curling Club Member Competing at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Kristina (Adams) Brauch of the West Northumberland Curling Club is set to play for Team Newfoundland and Labrador at
Local Players in OHL U16 Showcase in Peterborough This Week
Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan will compete Tuesday and Wednesday at the Ontario Hockey League’s U16 Top Prospects Showcase
Current Competes at World Cross Country Running Championships, Signs Nike Contract
Kate Current, originally from Precious Corners just north of Cobourg, competed for Canada in the mixed relay at the
Cobourg Cougars Head Into New Year with Lengthy Losing Streak
The Cobourg Cougars junior A hockey club will look to reverse its fortunes after the calendar flips to 2026. Following
Port Hope’s Owen Beck Scores First NHL Goal
(Photo courtesy of Montreal Canadiens) In his 21st NHL game, Port Hope’s Owen Beck scored the first goal of his