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Video – BearPaw Jamboree Brings Music, Friendship and Fundraising to Alderville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xuFOkLX0Iw The 14th annual BearPaw Jamboree brought live music, camping, friendship and fundraising together in Alderville over the weekend. Hosted by
Video – Northumberland Ribfest Kicks Off With Food, Fun and Music in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZNSKwUq9Lc It was a beautiful evening for the start of Northumberland Ribfest in Cobourg. With a perfect summer evening setting the
Ontario’s New Bail Measures Welcome Step Toward Accountability, Local Police Chiefs Say
New measures aimed at strengthening Ontario’s bail system are being welcomed by the police chiefs in Cobourg and Port
Transition House Responds to Today’s Northumberland Editorial
A Response from Transition House Re: "In My Opinion – One Day in 16 Months: Questions Mount Over Organizations Listed
Ontario Strengthening Bail Requirements to Protect Communities
New measures will improve accountability and ensure real consequences for offenders Effective August 17, 2026, the Ontario government is bringing
Video – Plastic-Wrap Graffiti Appears Across Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bADZuCLeKwI A new form of street art appears to be making its way into Cobourg and surrounding communities — and
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Ribfest Set to Bring Food, Music and Family Fun to Victoria Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VdYKVDBxgQ&lc=UgzMbZxu6fyOVljtZCF4AaABAg Victoria Park is about to become one of the busiest spots in Cobourg as Northumberland Ribfest gets ready to
Video – Cleveland Questions Agencies Showing Up Once at 310 Division Street
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbdGDF9YAe0 Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland says Northumberland County's latest 310 Division Street service report raises important questions about who is
Video – Cleveland: Giving Up Strong Mayor Powers Was the Fair Thing to Do
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbdGDF9YAe0 Just one day after formally entering the 2026 mayoral race, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland made another significant political decision
Public invited to explore new Golden Plough Lodge: Open House, August 20th
Northumberland County is inviting the community members to celebrate the opening of the new Golden Plough Lodge during a
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Lakelands Public Health and Community Partners Offer Reduced-Cost Rabies Clinic
Regional clinics are setup to support animal health ensuring pets remain protected. Lakelands Public Health is gearing up for its
Port Hope Seeking Volunteers to Join Local Boards and Quasi-Judicial Committees
The Municipality of Port Hope is seeking representatives from the community to serve on Local Boards and Quasi-Judicial Committees. These
Video – Photo Gallery – Snowbirds Take Centre Stage at 77th Canadian International Air Show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-b4SJtV6Bx4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eblPxrBlRPk The skies over Toronto’s waterfront were filled with the roar of aircraft, precision formations and aerobatic displays over the
Video – Cobourg’s West Beach Becoming a Garbage Ground Zero
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBFRV08cmVs A Cobourg resident says something needs to be done before the town’s west beach becomes overwhelmed by garbage, broken
Video – Quebec Pair Charged After Spear Guns Seized Along Cobourg Creek
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6gewYrFaAY Two people from Quebec are facing charges after being caught allegedly fishing illegally along Cobourg Creek. Shortly before 6 p.m.
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Video – Photo Gallery – Snowbirds Take Centre Stage at 77th Canadian International Air Show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-b4SJtV6Bx4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eblPxrBlRPk The skies over Toronto’s waterfront were filled with the roar of aircraft, precision formations and aerobatic displays over the
Video – Photo Gallery – The CNE: 40 Years Later, Some Things Have Changed — And Some Haven’t
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fR6U-Bkv3vk It was a place I hadn’t visited in more than 40 years. After spending some time at the Canadian International
Video – Photo Gallery – Blue Heron Joins Salmon for Annual Ganaraska Run
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSv0lrsvM3U The salmon weren’t the only ones enjoying the Ganaraska River in Port Hope Thursday afternoon. As hundreds of salmon continued
Exclusive – Video – Photo Gallery – Birthday Celebration Turns Into Frightening Rice Lake Rescue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irhxazzquFI Three friends from Toronto came to Northumberland County to celebrate a 21st birthday. Instead, they ended up fighting to
Video – Photo Gallery – Rice Lake Challenge Surpasses $500,000 Mark in Fight Against Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3b3dX9OXOI What started 18 years ago as a personal tribute to two brothers has now become a remarkable fundraising legacy. The
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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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Northumberland Jacks 11U Select Team Looks to Continue Winning Ways at OBA Championship
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland With a successful season already to date, the Northumberland Jacks 11-and-under select team is ready to compete
Northumberland Jacks 9U Select Team Heads to OBA Championship with Strong Bonds
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Jacks 9-and-under select team is heading to St. Marys this weekend with a championship opportunity
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Flyers Capture Ontario Baseball Association Senior C Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cO0L-nDAF4 Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Port Hope Flyers baseball team put an end to a long provincial championship drought this past
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Jacks Fall to London in OBA 8U Championship in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXVGIbByKBs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2L2Ze48FXgk Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The host Northumberland Jacks 8-and-under team battled its way through the Ontario Baseball Association championship weekend before
Video – Photo Gallery – Flyers Still in Contention as OBA Senior C Championship Wraps Up in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYjdGb_ROu4 Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland The hometown Port Hope Flyers are still chasing an Ontario Baseball Association Senior C championship as the