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Port Hope Media Release – Canada Day 2018
‘Homegrown Festival’ Theme Planned for 2018 Canada Day Celebrations in Port Hope FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, June 19, 2018 – Port
Midtown Animal Hospital Donates Oxygen Masks To The Cobourg Fire Department
Veterinarian, Dr. Amanda Johnson presented six oxygen masks for animals from Midtown Animal Hospital in Cobourg on Wednesday, June
The System Needs To Be Changed To Help People In Distress
Editorial - Something is wrong with the system and needs to be fixed. Two very different press releases came out
MNRF Release – Check Station Results in 25 Charges and Eight Warnings
Conservation officers with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry laid 25 charges and issued eight warnings during a
OPP Results from Operation Corridor
(ORILLIA, ON) - The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) laid a total 697 charges against transport truck drivers and took
SIU – Woman in Cobourg Fatally Shot Self; No Criminal Charges Warranted Against Police Case Number: 17-OCD-126
Warning: this page contains graphic content that can shock, offend and upset. Mississauga, ON (19 June, 2018) --- The Director of
SIU Investigating Man’s Death in Port Hope
The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 48-year-old man in Port Hope. Preliminary
Northumberland County OPP Media Relations Officer Retiring
Northumberland OPP Constable Steve Bates is bidding adieu to policing after a career spanning three decades. Many may not recognize
Durham Police – Capsized Kayaker Rescued on Lake Ontario
A Whitby officer and a civilian are being credited with saving a female kayaker who capsized in Lake Ontario. On
Durham Region – Race Car Driver Involved in Fatal Collision
A 61-year-old Illinois male was killed after his open wheeled race car left the track at Canadian Tire Motorsport
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Despite the Parking Congestion Few Parking Tickets Issued Over the Weekend in Cobourg
(Today's Northumberland file photo) It seems the visitors to town were compliant with their parking this weekend. Today’s Northumberland can confirm
Video – Port Hope and Cobourg Mayors Join Forces for “One Toonie At A Time” Campaign
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8h8T6whyryY The mayors of both Port Hope and Cobourg joined forces for the One Toonie At A Time campaign on
Video – Port Hope Resident Helps Out the “One Toonie at a Time” Campaign
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rJ30QqyAiY Port Hope resident Jeff Lees spend the afternoon relaxing in front of his home on Hope Street North collecting
Kawartha Vision Care in Cobourg Celebrates Grand Re-Opening
Kawartha Vision Care in Cobourg marked an exciting milestone with its Grand Re-Opening recently. The business celebrated a fresh new
Letter To The Editor – Reader Stands “Firmly” with Mayors Position on 310
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Dear Mayor ClevelandThe situation in Cobourg regarding 310 Division and the Transition House shelter has raised
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – Canada Day Festivities in Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRRt2kkbN9c Alnwick/Haldimand Township held their Canada Day celebrations on Sunday, June 29, 2025 in Grafton. The festivities kicked off with a
Video – Cobourg’s Waterfront Is The Hub of the Community on Weekends
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9YlLQzQN_A Lots of activities were taking place down at the waterfront in Cobourg on Sunday, June 30, 2025. There seemed to
Video – Three People Rescued by Coast Guard on Lake Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WgeuLEjwJ4 Three people from Brampton were rescued from the chilly waters of Lake Ontario by members of the Coast Guard
Video – Second Annual Crowe’s Car Show in Alderville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8zpkGGSZVY It was the second annual Crowe’s Car Show in Alderville on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Over 70 vehicles including hot
Northumberland United Way Celebrates “Day of Caring”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LygUvWvaMhY A number of local businesses, nonprofit community living, seniors celebrated the Northumberland United Way’s “Day of Caring” on Friday,
- Crime
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’s MacNiel Drafted by Montreal Canadians
Andrew MacNiel of Cobourg was selected in the sixth round, 189th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens at the 2025
Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Inducts Class of 2025
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Announced last March, a sixth group of inductees was welcomed to the Cobourg and District Sports
St. Mary Student Gets Full Hockey Scholarship
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Following graduation day at St. Mary Secondary School next week, boom! Sophie Harold is outta here
91-Year-Old Achieves Bronze Medal in PickleBall Tournament
Cobourg resident Bob Carson was the oldest athlete of more than 250 participants from across Ontario who competed in
Port Hope Youth Competing at 2025 Bell Canadian Swimming Trials in British Columbia
A 17-year-old Port Hope youth is competing at the 2025 Bell Canadian Swimming Trials in Victoria, British Columbia this