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Video – Ogden Point Quarry in Colborne Celebrates 65th Anniversary with Open House
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0SH1Zi5V8o Ash Grove’s Ogden Point Quarry in Colborne celebrated it’s 65th anniversary with a open house on Saturday, June 15,
Video – MNRF Conduct Wildlife Check Station in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEifTSiUwLw Members of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry were busy on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at a wildlife
Video – Northumberland Scottish Festival and Highland Games Takes Place in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mC0MWlV0Te0 The 60th annual Northumberland Scottish Festival and Highland Games were held on Saturday, June 15, 2024 in Port Hope. “After
Exclusive – Video – MPP Says Infrastructure Ontario Close to a Deal with Proposed Buyer for Property in Cobourg and Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O69TK4B6DVk Exclusive - Northumberland-Peterborough South MPP David Piccini has confirmed Infrastructure Ontario is close to a deal with a buyer
Video – Fence Goes Up at Cobourg Encampment as Infrastructure Ontario Deals with Offer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQAxlSrFi0M Busy times at the encampment in Cobourg on Thursday, June 13, 2024. Today’s Northumberland has learned through several sources that
Breaking News – Video – Major Drug Seizure Including Loaded Handgun in Cobourg (Name Released)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMnowpeyDeA A 64-year-old Cobourg man has been arrested in an ongoing police investigation into illegal drug activity in downtown Cobourg. In
Cobourg Announces 2025 Ontario Men’s and Women’s Provincial Championships Will Take Place at the CCC
The Town of Cobourg is proud to announce that CurlON has selected the West Northumberland Curling Club to host
Video – Victoria Park’s Floral Clock Honours Cobourg Garden Club’s 165th Anniversary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fa-GLa0G744 Workers from the Parks Department spent the day installing the floral clock in Victoria Park on Tuesday, June 11,
Video – Tenth Anniversary for Northumberland County Firefighter Recruit Class
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHYqnWW_yj0 The Northumberland County Firefighter Recruit Class of 2024 spent their last weekend in training at the Harwood Firehall in
Video – 25th Anniversary of United Way Northumberland Day of Caring
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErcAPFb58Pk United Way Northumberland, together with Partners in Caring, is thrilled to mark the 25th anniversary of the Day of
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Brighton’s Mayoral Budget Adopted for 2026, Representing a Residential Tax Increase of 4.9%
This budget represents the first time operating under the Strong Mayor, Building Homes Act, 2022 (Bill 3) and the
Video – Driver Has Directional Issues in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwIAIp5DZ88 The driver of a vehicle in Cobourg seemed to have a bit of directional issues on Tuesday, January 13,
The EOWC Announces 2026 Chair and Vice-Chair at Annual General Meeting
On Friday, January 9, 2026, the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus (EOWC), representing the region's 103 municipalities, proudly hosted its
Coldest Night of the Year Walk Returns to Port Hope
Coldest Night of the Year Returns to Port Hope Saturday February 28 for our 12th Year. Our Community Unites in
Initial Project Description Submitted for New Nuclear Project at Wesleyville Site in Port Hope
The Municipality of Port Hope is sharing that Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has submitted its Initial Project Description (IPD)
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Video – Photo Gallery – Memorable Wedding Photos on Cobourg Pier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7EBaPJOqFk It was a beautiful day for a wedding on Friday, January 9, 2026 in Cobourg. A Peterborough couple came down
Video – Photo Gallery – Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto Is More Than Aquatic Life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQpReEJ-A8M There was much more than just aquatic life at Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto on Friday, January 9, 2026. Walking into
Video – Photo Gallery – What A Difference A Day Makes for Toronto Skyline
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLhcUxFr0S0 With weather changing daily, so does the skyline of Toronto. Over the course of Friday and Saturday, Today’s Northumberland was
Video – Photo Gallery – Encapsulating Wonder of Mother Nature
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75ybcjd5CBU The encapsulating beauty of the sun setting along Lake Ontario draws people in the summer and winter. Thursday (January 8,
Video – Photo Gallery – Snow Cleared from Downtown Cobourg Overnight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYPrUS11zsQ A fleet of construction vehicles including a grader, dump trucks and more rolled into downtown Cobourg shortly after midnight
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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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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
OJHL Prospect Series will have games in Cobourg and Feature Local Players
Rosters were announced recently for the Zach Hyman Ontario Junior Hockey League Prospect Series and feature a number of