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“Highly Destructive” Insect That Kills Hemlock Trees Located Near Grafton
Canadian Food Inspection Agency The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of hemlock woolly adelgid in several hemlock
Northumberland Hills Hospital “No Exception” to the National Shortage of Staff Says CEO
Today’s Northumberland reached out to Northumberland Hills Hospital concerning their staffing levels and if they are short in area
Thousands of People Attend 2022 Northumberland Ribfest
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SL5paE1XTEI The 2022 Northumberland Ribfest wrapped up on Sunday afternoon in Cobourg’s Victoria Park. Starting on Friday, the three-day event was
Lots to See At The 29th Hope Agricultural Heritage Machine Show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBk9nOLivKo The Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario, Elizabeth Dowdeswell, visited the 29th Hope Agricultural Heritage Machine Show on Saturday, August 13, 2022. The
Update – Northumberland OPP – Homeless Man Succumbs to Injuries Following Assault
Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Central Region are assisting the Port Hope Police Service (PHPS) in
Saving A Historic Treasure – St. Peter’s Church in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZ5yak2y1Ow For more than a century, the bells of St. Peter's Church (SPC) have sounded through Cobourg's historic downtown, marking
Exclusive – Port Hope Man Facing Charges in Relation to Strangulation of Dog
Exclusive - A Port Hope man is facing three charges in relation to the death of a dog in
Even After Helping to Save One Life – A Peterborough Woman Wishes She Could Have Done More
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mU61BkiiBlw&t=6s Joy Warner helped save a persons life just over a year ago along County Road 28 just south of
Municipality of Port Hope Appoints Fire Chief and Welcomes New Director of Protective Services
The Municipality is pleased to announce that Jeff Ogden has been selected as Fire Chief and Jason Williams has
“He Was A Light In This World That Should Not Have Been Snuffed Out” – Remembering Neil Henley
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeIKg24qFqA Family and friends gathered on Sunday, August 7, 2022 in Cobourg's Victoria Park to remember a life lost to
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Downtown Closures Announced for Next Week in Cobourg
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Town of Cobourg announces intermittent downtown lane, sidewalk and street closures for Monday and Tuesday,
Video – Cobourg Man Charged After Window at Victoria Hall Smashed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ybYTtDJ2mE A Cobourg man is facing charges after a front window of Victoria Hall was broke on Monday January 12,
New Golden Plough Lodge Nearing Completion – Hopefully
If things go right, residents will be in the new Golden Plough Lodge before the summer. Residents and family members
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,
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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