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Closure of Centennial Pool, Removal of Beach Lifeguards Proposed in Cobourg Budget
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council challenged town staff to make some difficult suggestions for its 2023
Ontario Announces Over $13 Million in Infrastructure Improvements at Campbellford Memorial Hospital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IMu2zKZLdg David Piccini, MPP for Northumberland—Peterborough South, was joined by officials at Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) to announce more than
Ontario – Your Health: A Plan for Connected and Convenient Care
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMYZUi9BBq0 Ontario government connecting people to convenient care, close to home The Ontario government today released Your Health: A Plan for Connected
Port Hope Police Services Board Announces New Chief of Police
Tim Farquharson has been named next Chief of the Port Hope Police Service, effective March 1 The Port Hope Police
Hamilton Township Man Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for “Avoidable Tragedy”
(various photos of Neil Henley supplied by family) A Hamilton Township man was sentenced to six years in prison after
Northumberland County Calls for More Enforcement on Highway 401
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland What kind of reception did Northumberland County councillors get at ROMA when they brought up concerns
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Christmas Storm Response Examined
https://pub-cobourg.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=26788&fbclid=IwAR09CDrNWU_AJOjtAC-ETAbnhD8tFFpAtGJa1Jjb8ZjDqTowPZm07FCiqHE By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Council agreed that the town deserves top marks for its response to the catastrophic storm that
Freedom Convoy Anniversary at Port Hope Overpass
https://rumble.com/v27kqrw-january-29-2023.html Approximately 200 people came out to the Highway 401 bridge in Port Hope to mark the first anniversary of
Dip in Trent River Raises Funds for Campbellford Memorial Hospital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AO2opOpSFs The 31st Campbellford Memorial Hospital Polar Plunge took place on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Lions Club Park. Starting off
Owen Beck Expected to Make NHL Debut for Montreal Canadiens Saturday
By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland Port Hope's Owen Beck has been recalled by the Montreal Canadiens on an emergency basis, the
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Video – Multi-Vehicle Collision Closes Highway 401 East of Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9bP9tu4W5M A busy day for emergency services dealing with numerous collision around Northumberland County on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Two people
Video – Photo Gallery – Highway of Heroes Tribute Concert in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAvFwh4emU4 It was an afternoon of musical reflection at Trinity United Church in Cobourg on Saturday, November 8, 2025. The Highway
Video – Photo Gallery – Poppy Fence Gets a Makeover Along Cobourg Lakeshore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbfFS-zwGoY The Poppy Fence in Cobourg got a makeover thanks to a local artist and her friends. Jenny Duda started creating
Video – 15-Minute Delay by Cobourg Fire Department Responding to VSA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9gwuW4Dhp8 Today’s Northumberland has learned it took fire crews 15-minutes to respond to a person who was vital signs absent
Port Hope Teacher Pleads Guilty to Sexual Offenses Involving Minors
By: Dan Jones, Northumberland 89.7 FM News, Local Journalism Initiative. WARNING: This story contains graphic depictions of sexual misconduct involving
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Video – Multi-Vehicle Collision Closes Highway 401 East of Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9bP9tu4W5M A busy day for emergency services dealing with numerous collision around Northumberland County on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Two people
Video – Photo Gallery – Highway of Heroes Tribute Concert in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAvFwh4emU4 It was an afternoon of musical reflection at Trinity United Church in Cobourg on Saturday, November 8, 2025. The Highway
Video – Driver Walks Away from Spectacular Collision in Hamilton Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1IcrpQtiow Emergency services couldn’t believe the driver of a pickup truck walked away virtually uninjured from a collision in Hamilton
Video – Photo Gallery – Unveiling of National Memorial to the Fallen in Kingston
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkmA9fTa6hg A monument honouring fallen soldiers throughout Canada’s history was unveiled in Kingston on Saturday, November 1, 2025. The memorial kiosk
Video – Port Hope Man “Outraged” Over Halloween Decoration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UabMKE2QTk A Port Hope man said he’s “outraged” when he saw a Halloween decoration on his neighbours property. Jordan Knight was
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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