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Fully Funded New Program Supports Safe Aging in Place
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County council heard good news at its February meeting – funding has been received that
Ice Jam Clogs Ganaraska River in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WlMtm8mu30 Mother Nature paid a visit to the Ganaraska River in Port Hope on Thursday, February 17, 2022. With the warm
Flatbed Trailer Catches Fire on Highway 401 East of Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80L4Rrfz_Nw Emergency services were called to a flatbed trailer fire on Highway 401 east of Cobourg on Wednesday, February 16,
Breaking News – Port Hope Council Votes to Purchase 1,300 Acres in Wesleyville Area from OPG
On Tuesday, February 15, 2022, Municipality of Port Hope Council voted unanimously to proceed with the purchase agreement to
One Man Has Died and Four Hamilton Township Firefighters Sent to Hospital Following Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=up0EmlA1tlg One man has died and four firefighters were sent to hospital from what is believed to be carbon monoxide
Update – Peterborough Police Service – Stolen Firearms
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUpa_aGKNt0 In the early morning hours of Sunday, February 13, 2022, a truck carrying more than 2,000 firearms was stolen
Fire Causes Extensive Damage to Cobourg Home
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVnaOsSCLq8 Two people were sent to hospital following a house fire in Cobourg on Monday, February 14, 2022. Shortly after 7
Peterborough Police – Theft of More Than 2,000 Firearms with Clips
Peterborough Police are investigating the theft of firearms overnight. At approximately 7:30am on February 13, 2022, officers were called to
Former Head Nurse Tells Today’s Northumberland “We Will Not Be Divided Anymore”
CLICK HERE TO WATCH ENTIRE VIDEO OF INTERVIEW AND PROTEST Bethan Nodwell from Chelsea, Quebec used to be head nurse
Cobourg Area Truck Driver Wants to Leave Freedom Convoy But Police Won’t Let Him
There are extensive video interviews below speaking to several people about how the Freedom Convoy is affecting them. VIDEO -
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Northumberland County – Burnley Bridge Replacement to begin July 11
Northumberland County is moving forward with the replacement of Burnley Bridge, located on County Road 29 in the village
Video – Photo Gallery – Concert Band of Cobourg Kicks Off Summer Concert Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEvch6acg30 The Concert Band of Cobourg held their first Summer Concert Series in Victoria Park on Tuesday, July 9, 2025. For
West Zwick’s Park Hosts Midway on the Bay This Weekend in Belleville
The World’s Finest Midway makes a stop in West Zwick’s Park this weekend starting tomorrow (July 10) until Sunday,
Summer Art at the Colborne Art Gallery
By Rosanne Dolan, Colborne Art Gallery artist and liaison “Solstice” is the new art show at the Colborne Art Gallery
Video – OPP Rescue on Lake Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scqPuuf8w80 There was a rescue of a different kind on Lake Ontario on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. At approximately noon on
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Video – Photo Gallery – Concert Band of Cobourg Kicks Off Summer Concert Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEvch6acg30 The Concert Band of Cobourg held their first Summer Concert Series in Victoria Park on Tuesday, July 9, 2025. For
Video – Photo Gallery – “The Greatest” Returns to Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_lB_DC4740 The Greatest” Returns to Cobourg. On Tuesday, July 8, 2025 the cast and crew of the new series titled “The
Video – Photo Gallery – Fireworks Light Up the Sky in Pittsburgh Celebrating Independence Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAS_PkWm9sY The City of Pittsburgh celebrated Independence Day on July 4, 2025 with a flurry of fireworks lighting up the
Video – Silver Cross Mother and Volunteers Clean Up the Highway of Heroes on Canada Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdW2h3vW3v0 The sixth annual Environmental Clean in Memory of Craftsman Kyle Sinclair took place on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 in
Video – Local Cobourg Youth Spends Summer Raising Money to Help Others
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=so4LEH97uZk Avery Mitchell-Hicks is one special nine-year-old. Despite having a litany of medical issues, Avery has been doing nothing but thinking
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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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Video – Tucker Williams Continues to Make Big Strides in Lacrosse Development
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESDa5eT__CA Already very accomplished for his age at 14, Baltimore’s Tucker Williams simply just loves playing lacrosse. “People say it’s the
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