Today's Northumberland – Your Source For What's Happening Locally and Beyond
Category: Local
Video – Volunteers Make the Annual Fish Lift in Cobourg a Success
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGDjJabGOsM Once again volunteers helped make the annual fish lift in Cobourg a success on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Over 50
Video – It’s Been A Dream Come True for a Cobourg Woman Playing The Lead Role in Mary Poppins
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1PYBH2fjxo It’s been a dream come true for a Cobourg woman who is playing the lead role in the VOS
Breaking News – Northumberland OPP Investigating Fatal Collision in Alderville
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a serious motor vehicle collision on County Road
Video – Cobourg Mayor Looking Forward to Learning More About Strong Mayor Powers
(Today's Northumberland file photo) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rz9HiJjOGRQ Mayor Lucas Cleveland said he’s looking forward to learning more about the strong mayor powers the
Update – Fire at AkzoNobel Caused Significant Damage to Building, Contents and Fire Apparatus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFwz3qxmtsY&t=39s The cause has yet to be determined, but a fire at AkzoNobel on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 caused significant
Video – Memorial in Honour of Fallen Cobourg Police Officer Being Restored with Care and Pride
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kC-ncSHDyW8 It doesn’t go unnoticed to workers at Subzero Blasting in Colborne the meaning behind a memorial they are refurbishing
Breaking News – Video – Four Fire Departments on Scene of Fire at AkzoNobel in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFwz3qxmtsY (Some photos by Kit Pitcher) It’s unknown the amount of damage after a structure fire at a Port Hope factory
Cobourg Council Committee Learns More About Dredging
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland As the annual dredging will soon begin in Cobourg, Director of Community Services
Video – Canadian Actor Ryan Reynolds Requests Name Change of “Pond” Arena
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjINo5rHY4k By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland At Wednesday's meeting of Cobourg council's Community Services, Protection and Economic Development Standing Committee, Ryan Reynolds
Ontario Proposing to Expand Strong Mayor Powers to Municipalities Including Cobourg, Port Hope, Brighton and Trent Hills
Expansion will help municipalities deliver on provincial priorities like building homes and infrastructure Ontario is proposing to expand strong mayor
Mobile Sliding Menu
- Local News
Video – Enjoying an Evening Flight Over Lake Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLDh0jSD-zA A person enjoys paragliding over Victoria Beach on Monday, April 28, 2025. With winds calm earlier in the week it
Cobourg’s Annual Civic Awards Ceremony Honours Incredible Volunteers
The Town of Cobourg was pleased to once again honour incredible community volunteers at the 22nd Annual Civic Awards
Chair of Transition House Board Claims Transition House “Unduly Targeted” by Town of Cobourg
During a meeting of Cobourg Council on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Mayor Cleveland referred to the Chair of Transition
Letter from Transition House Board Brought Up During Presentation at Cobourg Council
A letter came from the Chair of Transition House Board came up during a presentation at Cobourg Council on
Capitol Theatre Giving Away Two Tickets to Season Opener in Port Hope
The Capitol Theatre is giving away two tickets for the 2025 season opener! The opening night for Bad Hats Theatre’s
- Photo Galleries
Video – Poemtown Unveils “Picnic on Poetry” in Victoria Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QS-U7u0-bUQ The unveiling of Picnic on Poetry was held in Victoria Park in Cobourg on Monday, April 28, 2025. On Friday,
Video – Reservists Train with Members of the Hamilton Township Fire Department
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjNx-01oVYY A training exercise involving 31 Canadian Brigade Group of the Canadian Army Reserve from London, Ontario, took place over
Northumberland OPP – Drug Trafficking Charges Following Warrants (Names Released)
Police have seized drugs, firearms, and various other drug trafficking related items following search warrants executed at locations in
Wakely and Miedema to Meet in Game 7 with OHL Clubs
(Photo gallery) The second-round Ontario Hockey League playoff series between the Kingston Frontenacs and Barrie Colts is heading to a
Video – Cobourg Mayor Hires Security for His Downtown Store That Is Now Listed for Sale
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VzdS3OXH1Q A downtown store owner says having security guards at his business periodically is for the protection of his staff
- 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
- Sports
- AllBaseballHockey
Wakely Advances with Barrie Colts in OHL Playoffs
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Port Hope’s Dalyn Wakely and the Barrie Colts have advanced to the Ontario Hockey League’s Eastern
Wakely and Miedema to Meet in Game 7 with OHL Clubs
(Photo gallery) The second-round Ontario Hockey League playoff series between the Kingston Frontenacs and Barrie Colts is heading to a
Local Players Facing Off in OHL Playoff Series
Cobourg’s Ethan Miedema of the Kingston Frontenacs and Port Hope’s Dalyn Wakely of the Barrie Colts are currently squaring
Video – 17th Annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxPUhl56_Ck The 17th annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament kicked off on Friday night at the Jack Burger Sports
Video – Old Puckers Raise Money for Ed’s House
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFisEpWoMVo A special presentation was held at the Cobourg Community Centre on Friday, March 28, 2025 before a charity hockey