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Cast and Creative Team Announced for “Red! A Big Bad Wolf Panto” at the Capitol Theatre
Rob Kempson, Artistic Director of the Capitol Theatre Port Hope, has announced casting for this year’s annual holiday panto,
Video – Piping Down the Sun Brings Summer to a Close
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyN3oSx4yHs There was hardly a better way to bring the summer to a close than with the sound of bagpipes
Video – Concert Band of Cobourg Closes Out Summer with a Night of Music Chosen by the Community
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCz2hHNvqvs There are some sounds that simply belong to summer in Cobourg. The breeze coming off Lake Ontario. The sound of
Video – Photo Gallery – Piping Down the Sun Coming to the End of the Season
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYtxGukToPA The summer tradition of “Piping Down the Sun” in Cobourg is quickly coming to an end. Piper David MacDiamid of
Capitol Summer Closes with Psychological Thriller
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The final presentation in a stellar Summer Season at Port Hope's Capitol Theatre comes Aug. 22,
Capitol Theatre Opens 2026 Fall Season with Gaslight
The Capitol Theatre in Port Hope is set to open its fall season with a fresh take on one
Photo Gallery – Sass Jordan Proves She’s Still a Rock Powerhouse at Peterborough Musicfest
It was a beautiful summer evening in Peterborough as Canadian rock and blues icon Sass Jordan took to the
Held Over by Popular Demand – Come From Away
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland It's that rare phenomenon for the Capitol Theatre Summer Series – a feature held over by
Gowan Delivers Electrifying Opening to Peterborough MusicFest’s 39th Season
Thousands of music fans packed the hill at Del Crary Park on Saturday, June 27, 2026, as Lawrence Gowan
Photo Gallery – Murdoch Mysteries Wraps Up Filming in Cobourg – For Now
That's a wrap for Murdoch Mysteries who were filming at various locations in Cobourg this week. The popular series has
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Video – Photo Gallery – Turkey Vultures Take Centre Stage as Port Hope Festival Draws Thousands
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vl-GKbBQWoI&t=2019s They came for the turkey vultures. They stayed for the music, the wildlife, the education — and, for more than
Northumberland County to Open Winter Warming Room at its 600 William Street Facility for 2026/27 Season
Northumberland County will open a Winter Warming Room at its 600 William Street facility in Cobourg, beginning Monday, November
Dredging Operations in Cobourg Continue at Harbour this Fall
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Town of Cobourg would like to advise residents that dredging operations in the Cobourg Harbour
Peterborough Paramedics Deliver Near-Unanimous Strike Mandate as Service Faces Growing Staffing and Injury Issues
185 out of 187 paramedics vote in favour of strike as CUPE 4911 members demand action on mental health,
Alnwick/Haldimand Township Deputy Mayor Candidates’ Event Brings Calls for Change
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Both in-person at Fenella Hall and via Zoom, almost 100 people attended Thursday night's debate for
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Video – Photo Gallery – Turkey Vultures Take Centre Stage as Port Hope Festival Draws Thousands
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vl-GKbBQWoI&t=2019s They came for the turkey vultures. They stayed for the music, the wildlife, the education — and, for more than
Video – A New Home for Northumberland’s History: County Archives and Museum Opens Its Doors in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0K6kd4RsC9Q&t=27s Northumberland County’s history has a new home — and it is a whole lot bigger, brighter and more welcoming. Located
Video – Photo Gallery – “Massacre In the Making: Suspect Dead After Gun Battle Outside Belleville Synagogue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rr609emUrKw (President of Sons of Jacob Synagogue, Norm Weddum looks through a bullet hole in a stained glass window of
Video – Photo Gallery – Belleville Community Stands Together at Vigil for Wounded Police Officer and Jewish Community
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLS_3wT2LPo About 60 people gathered in downtown Belleville Monday evening, September 21, for a hastily organized vigil supporting a wounded
Video – Photo Gallery – 45 Years Later, Terry Fox’s Inspiration Still Running Strong in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFeVEVA4riU There was a special reason to celebrate at the annual Terry Fox Run in Port Hope on Sunday. David Willis
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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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Cobourg Cougars Edge Lindsay Muskies in Home Opener
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland It was a fresh start for the new Cobourg Cougars in front of their home fans Monday
Northumberland Jacks 16U Makes OBA Championship Tournament Debut
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland A group that began as house league baseball players four years ago, the Northumberland Jacks 16U team
Northumberland Jacks 15U Black Select Team Caps Memorable Season with Top-Eight OBA Finish
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Jacks 15U Black Select Team entered the Ontario Baseball Association championship tournament as one of
New-Look Cobourg Cougars Win OJHL Season Opener in Aurora
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Cougars opened the 2026-27 Ontario Junior Hockey League regular season Friday night with a 5-2
University Women’s Softball to be Showcased This Weekend in Cobourg
(Ontario University Softball graphic) Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Ontario University Softball is set to launch its 25th season as a league this