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Northumberland Hills Hospital On The Lookout for Volunteers
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Positive results from the September 25 volunteer recruitment fair were reported to the Northumberland Hills Hospital
Breaking News -Video – Collisions Cause Chaos On Highway 401 Around Brighton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfRUPXwlurg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoAYq1T1rq4 Multiple collisions on Highway 401 congested traffic for most of the morning on Friday, October 4, 2024. The incidents started
Trillium Foundation Supports Rebound Makeover
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Rebound Child and Youth Services welcomed Northumberland-Peterborough South MPP David Piccini Thursday to see the work
Seizure of Contraband and Unauthorized items at Warkworth Institution
On September 25, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized
Municipality of Port Hope Releases Upcoming 2025 Budget Meeting and Engagement Dates
The Municipality of Port Hope is introducing a revised approach to the 2025 budget meeting process, ensuring that Members
Video – Cobourg Police Called to County Meeting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXTiUbBxbOE By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Decorum was lost to the point that police had to be called to Northumberland County council's
Video – Northumberland County Hears Plans for Brookside and 310 Division
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXTiUbBxbOE By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland In spite of the uniformed police officer near her at Wednesday's Northumberland County council Social Services
Video – Northumberland County Looks Ahead to Shelter Facilities Outside of Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXTiUbBxbOE By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Despite the high profile of the encampment at the former Brookside Youth Centre, Northumberland County Associate
Victoria Hall Heritage Maintenance Trust Fund Helps with Clock Tower Repairs
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Victoria Hall Heritage Maintenance Trust Fund has presented a $10,000 donation to Cobourg Mayor Lucas
Port Hope Walk-In Clinic is Badly Needed
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Numbers from the first few weeks of Port Hope's walk-in clinic were shared Tuesday with Northumberland
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In My Opinion – We All Need To Be Heard and Informed For Our Future
A new year, a new dawn. There were many stories that Today’s Northumberland brought to you in the last 365
Video – Photo Gallery – Picturesque Sunset Along Cobourg Pier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGvmUXvkOTw The wind was whipping up Lake Ontario, but it was a beautiful sunset on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 in
Video – Photo Gallery – Windy Day Along the Lakeshore in Cobourg and Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhCOHk2cMJI Another windy day along the lakeshore in Northumberland County on Monday, December 29, 2025. With gusts up to 88 kph
Update on Watermain Break in Downtown Port Hope
At approximately 8:45 a.m. on December 28, 2025, a watermain break occurred at the northwest corner of the Walton
Video – So Far Only Minor Issues with the Freezing Rain in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLkoYDLZ54E So far, for the most part, so good. The freezing rain has hit the Northumberland County area, but so far,
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Video – Photo Gallery – Picturesque Sunset Along Cobourg Pier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGvmUXvkOTw The wind was whipping up Lake Ontario, but it was a beautiful sunset on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 in
Video – Photo Gallery – Special Guests Brought In for St. Peter’s Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXFjjyYkBOI There were a few extra guests at the St. Peter’s Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service in Cobourg. To be precise,
Exclusive – Video – Photo Gallery – Grinch Takes The Fun Out of Christmas in Bowmanville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92UfKGfuDlY The Clay family has been served notice from the Municipality of Clarington - Skelly’s got to go. Skelly has been
Video – Christmas Lights at Old Scugog Road in Bowmanville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGauc6EJVEY Anyone who lives in driving distance of Bowmanville, either knows of, and likely has visited Old Scugog Road to
Video – Photo Gallery – Trent Hills Fire Department Toy Drive Is What Christmas Is All About
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8e0wkkJIjQ The Trent Hills Fire Department Toy Drive wrapped up on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at the Trent Hills Emergency
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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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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
Oshawa FireWolves of the NLL Sign Contract with Defenseman Kyle Rubisch
The Oshawa FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) have agreed to a one-year contract with defenseman Kyle Rubisch,
Video – Mayor Enjoys a Round of Disc Golf in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGuQoOGRDD8 Although he was beat by a rookie, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland enjoyed a round of disc golf in Cobourg