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REZ GAS Wins the 2026 Carol Bolt Award
Rez Gas by Genevieve Adam and Cale Crowe, developed through Capitol Theatre’s Creators’ Unit, has won the prestigious Carol
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
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Town of Cobourg Seeking Applications for Local Library and Police Boards
The Town of Cobourg Legislative Services Division is seeking local citizens to fill vacancies on the Cobourg Public Library
Video – New Veterans Walkway Honours Those who Served in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HH5FxCZzgl4 A new Veterans Walkway has been installed at the Augusta Street and Queen Street crosswalk in Port Hope, providing
Northumberland OPP Hosting Auxiliary Recruitment Information Session
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is inviting community-minded individuals to learn more about serving their
Belleville Remembrance Day Service Changes and Ceremonies
Please note the following changes to City services for Remembrance Day: City Hall – Closed Nov. 11. Quinte Sports and Wellness
Cobourg to Honour Veterans with Remembrance Day Observances
The Town of Cobourg and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133 invite residents to take part in the community's
- Photo Galleries
Photo Gallery – Chasing Sunsets and Making Memories Along Cobourg’s Waterfront
It seems as though the world comes alive at the end of the day. Whether it's a walk along the
Video – National Silver Cross Mother Also Served with Distinction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScLyEmNpCQk By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133 in Cobourg had a special visitor Monday night – the
Video – Photo Gallery – Over 500 Pumpkins Line Lent’s Lane for Annual Pumpkin Parade in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NG3ZKIXR9aM There were 548 pumpkins collected for the annual Pumpkin Parade in downtown Port Hope on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Held
Video – Photo Gallery – Fleming College Paramedic Students Gain Hands-On Experience During Vehicle Extrication Training in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hk3eu1rtDZQ Twenty-five students from Sir Sandford Fleming College’s Paramedic Program got a hands-on lesson in what it takes to work
Video – Photo Gallery – Members of the Canadian Coast Guard and Military Conduct Search and Rescue Training Off Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vyQaabBL_4 What an incredible sight on the waters of Lake Ontario just off Cobourg. On Monday, October 26, 2026, members of
- Crime
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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- AllBaseballHockey
West Northumberland U15 BB Wild win host Halloween Havoc tournament
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The West Northumberland Wild U15 BB team captured the division championship at its host Halloween Havoc tournament
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Remain Undefeated After Hard-Fought Battle Against Brighton Vikings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMgboo5XFgU The Northumberland Stars kept their undefeated record intact Friday night, October 23, after defeating the Brighton Vikings in a
Cobourg Cougars Drop Dukes to Continue Strong Play
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland After tallying eight goals during a road win Saturday in Aurora, the Cobourg Cougars netted nine more
Undefeated Northumberland Stars, Brighton Vikings Set to Meet Friday in Colborne
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Two undefeated teams from neighbouring communities will put their perfect Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League records
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