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Video – Lakeshore Firefighters Walk Raises Funds for Movember
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eZ_B_I7GGE Firefighters from every fire department along the lakeshore in Northumberland County went for a long walk on Saturday, November
Video – “Miracle on Walton” Welcomes Santa Claus in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsz2146f6L8 It was a blustery afternoon, but that didn’t stop the crowds lining Walton Street to welcome the Port Hope
Video – Jubilant Crowd at Port Hope Candlelight Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqyX-TZCsYE Approximately 1,300 people took part in the Candlelight Festival which included an illuminated procession and carol-sing down Walton Street
Grafton is Wrapped in Red for World AIDS Day
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland More than 100 red scarves knitted and crocheted by members of the community were
Video – CPKC Holiday Train Stops in Brighton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9afreFEA5Y Hundreds of people came out to see the CPKC Holiday Train as it pulled into Brighton on Friday, November
Video – Citizens and Emergency Services Stand On Overpasses along the Highway of Heroes for Canadian Soldier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3xxfUIYgQk (Wayne McVeen stands on the Ontario Street bridge in Cobourg waiting for the procession of Lieutenant-Colonel (LCol) Kent Miller
Repatriation Will Take Place at CFB Trenton on Thursday, November 28, 2024
A repatriation ceremony will take place on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at 8 Wing/Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Trenton, for
Overnight Warming Centre Opens December 1 at the Former Quinte Exhibition Grounds
The overnight warming centre operated by Hastings County will be located within the grandstands building at the former Quinte
Council Committee Hears Brookside/310 Division Street Update
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland Just because the encampment at the former Brookside Youth Centre has been emptied and
Video – Wonderful Christmas Display in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3s-Q1NUdYXM A wonderful display of Christmas lights and music plays each evening in Cobourg. The set-up is at a Daintry Cresent
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Video – Transport Driver YouTuber Gets Pulled Over on Highway 401 Near Brighton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfQiZfOfvuM A transport driver who also streams on YouTube was pulled over on Highway 401 east of Brighton on Thursday,
Breaking News – “Major Milestone” Reached at the Golden Plough Lodge & Northumberland Archives and Museum
Northumberland County has announced the new facility has successfully passed building inspection, is fully up to code, and has
Law Foundation of Ontario Funds “Equal Step” Program to Strengthen Access to Justice in Northumberland County
The Help Centre and Northumberland Community Legal Centre (partner agencies of The Help and Legal Centre of Northumberland) are
Valentine’s Day Fundraiser: Pre-Order Cookies & a Cuddly Keepsake to Support the YMCA Strong Communities Campaign
YMCA Northumberland is thrilled to announce their continued partnership with Roda’s Kitchen of Cobourg to offer beautiful handmade shortbread cookies
Light Up a Life Campaign Raises Record-Breaking Funds
Incredible community support has propelled Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) Foundation’s annual Light Up a Life campaign to new heights,
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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
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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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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