Today's Northumberland – Your Source For What's Happening Locally and Beyond
Category: Local
Breaking News – SIU Charges Two Durham Regional Police Service Officers in Relation to Fatal Whitby Highway Collision
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Joseph Martino, has reasonable grounds to believe two Durham Regional Police Service
Goose Found in Cobourg Harbour Likely Died from Avian Influenza
There has been a “presumptive positive” for avian influenza in a goose from Cobourg sent to the Canadian Wildlife
New Child Care Spaces in Northumberland Expand Access for Families
Fifty children will move from waiting lists to new child care spaces by January 20th, with an additional 82
Breaking News – Video – Colborne Man Killed in Multi-Vehicle Collision on Highway 401
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjTa_B3N1Lw One person was killed in a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 401 west of Cobourg on Thursday, January 16, 2025. Emergency
Phase Three Tender Issued for Walton Street Reconstruction in Port Hope
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Municipality of Port Hope has opened the tender process to hire a contractor for Phase
Smoke Detector Sends Cobourg Fire Department to Transition House Numerous Times
(Today's Northumberland file photo) In these cases, Cobourg Fire has responded to four instances of smoke detected at the shelter: Three
Video – Ontario Exploring New Nuclear Energy Generation in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l14EyALyak4 Province engaging with municipality and Williams Treaties First Nations to produce affordable energy to meet soaring demand The Ontario government
Governments Investing in Ontario’s Dairy Processing Sector
70 dairy processing businesses will receive funding to increase productivity and modernize food safety capabilities The governments of Canada and
Lower Trent Conservation – Flood Watch Statement – Trent River
A Flood Watch is issued when there is a potential for flooding to occur in low-lying areas. Nuisance or
Ontario Launches New Tool to Better Monitor High-Risk Offenders on Bail
Bail Compliance Dashboard helping police share data on individuals on bail for firearms offences The Ontario government is cracking down
Mobile Sliding Menu
- Local News
Cobourg Fire Department’s Antique Pumper Now Part of Canadian Fire Fighters Museum
Cobourg Fire Department’s 1932 Seagrave Pumper is now part of the Canadian Fire Fighters Museum (CFFM) display of vintage
Port Hope Council Wants Long-Delayed EDI Policy Completed
An Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity Strategy with an Anti-Oppression Framework report left Port Hope council members wanting more at
Port Hope Mayor Proposes Budget with 2.7% Increase
Port Hope Mayor Olena Hankivsky officially introduced her budget at Tuesday night’s council meeting. As previously reported, the details were
CBM Aggregates in Grafton Recognized by the Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association
The Grafton Site of CBM Aggregates was one of three businesses awarded with the Property Enhancement Award by the
Capacity to Increase at 310 Division
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Councillor Lucas Cleveland engaged Northumberland County council in a discussion of more than an hour's duration
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – A Memorable Canadian Winter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DYIR5kDtiE Another dousing of the white stuff kept emergency services busy throughout Northumberland County on Monday, January 19, 2026. Numerous vehicles
Video – Photo Gallery – No Injuries After Transport Collides with Antique Store North of Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_M7La7LIdvs There were no injuries after a transport truck struck a pickup truck before slamming into a antique Store in
Video – Photo Gallery – Memorable Winter in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg8pmC7bhQo It’s been a memorable winter for those who enjoy the outdoors in Northumberland County. The area has been inundated with
Video – Photo Gallery – Brian McFarlane Showcases Art, Talks Hockey in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij9yzueUTHg Legendary hockey broadcaster Brian McFarlane was on hand at the Northumberland Arts Gallery & Shop in Port Hope on
Video – Photo Gallery – Memorable Wedding Photos on Cobourg Pier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7EBaPJOqFk It was a beautiful day for a wedding on Friday, January 9, 2026 in Cobourg. A Peterborough couple came down
- 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
Local Players in OHL U16 Showcase in Peterborough This Week
Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan will compete Tuesday and Wednesday at the Ontario Hockey League’s U16 Top Prospects Showcase
Current Competes at World Cross Country Running Championships, Signs Nike Contract
Kate Current, originally from Precious Corners just north of Cobourg, competed for Canada in the mixed relay at the
Cobourg Cougars Head Into New Year with Lengthy Losing Streak
The Cobourg Cougars junior A hockey club will look to reverse its fortunes after the calendar flips to 2026. Following
Port Hope’s Owen Beck Scores First NHL Goal
(Photo courtesy of Montreal Canadiens) In his 21st NHL game, Port Hope’s Owen Beck scored the first goal of his
OJHL Prospect Series will have games in Cobourg and Feature Local Players
Rosters were announced recently for the Zach Hyman Ontario Junior Hockey League Prospect Series and feature a number of