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Video – Four Officers Sworn In As Members of the Port Hope Police Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uw6fF-Vk1t0 The Port Hope Police Service gained four new officers at a swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. The swearing-in
Protect Ontario by Cutting Red Tape
The following proposed changes are included in the Protect Ontario by Cutting Red Tape Act, 2025 and the broader
Video – Picking And Choosing Who Gets Fibre Optic Service in Northumberland – At This Point
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwe38UrU0sA It seemed like a good idea at the time. But at least one rural resident in the Municipality of Port
Video – CASARA Members Train in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcMtPSQ5Bjg A group of search and rescue volunteers from across Ontario and Quebec were in Cobourg over the weekend focusing
Exclusive – Video – MPP Says Northumberland County’s Court Action Against Cobourg is Complete Waste of Taxpayer’s Money
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZ9QmLA6G0Y “It’s a complete waste of taxpayer resources,” said Northumberland-Peterborough South MPP David Piccini. This comes after the news earlier this
Asking for Help Shouldn’t Hurt – One Person’s Journey
Today's Northumberland has been speaking to this individual regarding their story. But when they sent this letter - there
Exclusive – Today’s Northumberland Receives Copy of Court Action the County of Northumberland Has Brought Against the Town of Cobourg.
Court documents state the County of Northumberland has submitted a judicial review on the grounds municipal by-law didn’t have
Alnwick-Haldimand Town Crier Places Second Provincially
(Photo is below - from left to right: Brian Mabee crier for Gananoque (host), Cragg (dressed in Tom McMillan's
Video – Landmark Habitat Build Houses Seven Families
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HFxaIgH8GU By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The rain was steady Wednesday afternoon but, at the grand opening of Habitat For Humanity Northumberland's
Honouring A Fallen Cobourg Police Officer
It’s been 21 years since Cobourg Police officer Chris Garrett was murdered in the line of duty. It was around
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Breaking News – Video – Home Destroyed by Fire in Municipality of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbwv06v0LGw A family is homeless after fire destroyed their home in the Municipality of Port Hope on Sunday, January 25,
Video – Peaceful Way to End the Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR8Qb6esK5M With the weather warming up from nearly -30 Celsius to a balmy -10 Celsius by the afternoon, it was
Video – Fast and Furious Take Part in a Fun Day on Rice Lake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44nqO6QNDkQ The chilly temperatures didn’t stop a number of people heading to Bewdley on Saturday, January 24, 2026 for some
Cobourg Council Agenda Includes Two Winter Initiatives
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland At the end of Wednesday's meeting of Cobourg council, two notices of motion from Mayor Lucas
Video – Photo Gallery – Fire Causes Extensive Damage to Garden Hill Home
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgbMC92xZCE Damage is estimated at $500,000 following a house fire in the Municipality of Port Hope on Saturday, January 24,
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Breaking News – Video – Home Destroyed by Fire in Municipality of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbwv06v0LGw A family is homeless after fire destroyed their home in the Municipality of Port Hope on Sunday, January 25,
Video – Fast and Furious Take Part in a Fun Day on Rice Lake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44nqO6QNDkQ The chilly temperatures didn’t stop a number of people heading to Bewdley on Saturday, January 24, 2026 for some
Peterborough County OPP – Four Firearms and Over Two Kilograms of Fentanyl Seized (Names Released)
Seven people are facing several charges after the seizure of a large amount of illicit drugs and four handguns. In
Video – Photo Gallery – A Memorable Canadian Winter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DYIR5kDtiE Another dousing of the white stuff kept emergency services busy throughout Northumberland County on Monday, January 19, 2026. Numerous vehicles
Video – Photo Gallery – No Injuries After Transport Collides with Antique Store North of Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_M7La7LIdvs There were no injuries after a transport truck struck a pickup truck before slamming into a antique Store in
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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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West Northumberland Curling Club Member Competing at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Kristina (Adams) Brauch of the West Northumberland Curling Club is set to play for Team Newfoundland and Labrador at
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