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St. John Ambulance Watching Over Visitors At Waterfront Festival
St. John Ambulance members were especially busy dealing with heat relative issues at the Cobourg Waterfront Festival. Deputy Chief Erin
Extreme Heat Couldn’t Stop Volunteerism Over Canada Day Weekend In Cobourg and Port Hope
Editorial - The annual Waterfront Festival in Cobourg and Canada Day celebrations in Port Hope are over. The extreme heat
Beautiful Fireworks In Port Hope
Thanks to Today's Northumberland reader Russell Boate for sending in these beautiful pictures of the fireworks in Port Hope
Fireworks End Canada Day In Cobourg
Over 20 minutes of fireworks lit up the evening sky along the lakeshore in Cobourg to cap off Canada's
Glorious But Hot Day To Celebrate Canada’s Birthday In Cobourg
The hot, humid weather appeared to keep the numbers down for this years Canada Day and attendance at the
Trent Hills Firefighter Killed In Highway 401 Crash
The firefighting community of Trent Hills is devastated after one of their own was killed in a highway collision
Cobourg Firefighters Respond To Fort Fire In Woods
Cobourg firefighters didn't have far to travel when a citizen stopped by the firehall indicating there
The Number of Victims of the Wellington Street Apartment Fire In Port Hope Was a First For Salvation Army
The effects of the apartment fire in Port Hope was something the local Salvation Army has never dealt with
Quinte West OPP – Highway 401 East Bound Closed at Glen Miller Road Trenton Confirmed One Fatality
(Quinte West, ON) – On 29 June 2018 at 12:26 am officers with the Napanee Detachment of the Ontario
Highway 401 Eastbound Closed At Glen Miller Road In Trenton
Multiple tractor trailer units involved. All eastbound lanes are shut down and sounds like will be for some time.
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Statement from the Chief Medical Officer of Health Concerning Respiratory Virus Season
On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health, issued the following update on respiratory
City of Belleville Approves 2026 Rates and Fees, Effective Jan. 1
Belleville City Council has approved updates to municipal rates and fees including those for Community Services, Waste Management, Transit
Exclusive – Former Teacher’s Aide from Durham Region Still Seeking Justice After Being Acquitted of Charges
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Ashley Jansen is still seeking justice after being acquitted sexual assault and sexual interference involving a
Mayor Cleveland Presents First “Mayor’s Budget” for Cobourg
Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland has released the Town’s first Mayor’s Budget, proposing a 2026 municipal levy increase of 2.70%.
Video – Photo Gallery – The 10th Annual Castleton Pet Parade Takes Over the Streets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2RqlTYAvgA The 10th annual Castleton Pet Parade took place on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The annual event lets owners bring out
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Video – Photo Gallery – The 10th Annual Castleton Pet Parade Takes Over the Streets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2RqlTYAvgA The 10th annual Castleton Pet Parade took place on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The annual event lets owners bring out
Video – Fresh Blanket of Snow Illuminates Christmas Magic in Victoria Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKBx7K2ONuU With a fresh blanket of snow on Sunday, December 7, 2025, a number of people headed down to Victoria
Video – Tammies Jammies in Full Swing Thanks to Community Efforts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uWyJS_AGwI Tammies Jammies is in full swing this year marking the ninth year for the event. Port Hope Police Constable Tammie
Video – Photo Gallery – Beautiful Evening for a Parade in Warkworth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlt0eBGSvM4 The annual Warkworth Santa Claus Parade took place on Friday, December 5, 2025. It was a beautiful winters evening for
Photos of the Last Supermoon of the Year Over Cobourg
Last supermoon of the year over Cobourg and Victoria Hall on Thursday, December 4, 2025
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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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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
Oshawa FireWolves of the NLL Sign Contract with Defenseman Kyle Rubisch
The Oshawa FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) have agreed to a one-year contract with defenseman Kyle Rubisch,
Video – Mayor Enjoys a Round of Disc Golf in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGuQoOGRDD8 Although he was beat by a rookie, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland enjoyed a round of disc golf in Cobourg
Panthers Snap Four-Game Losing Skid
After four straight losses to open the Provincial Junior Hockey League season, the Port Hope Panthers got their first
Back-To-Back Losses for Port Hope Panthers to Open PJHL Season
The Trent Hills Thunder scored three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the Port Hope Panthers 3-2