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Video – Damage Estimated at $500,000 Following Fire in Brighton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLlqZ0vF3l4 Damage is estimated at $500,000 following a drive shed fire in Brighton on Monday, February 12, 2024. The two-storey drive
Video – Belleville Requests Assistance from Province Following State of Emergency Declaration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3OKiYsz678 The City of Belleville held a press conference on Monday, February 12, 2024 at City Hall. The conference was lead
Statement from Mayor Neil Ellis Regarding Downtown Belleville
I would like to take a moment to address some of the false narratives that have been circulating regarding
HKPR District Health Unit – Toxic Drug Supply Suspected in Nearby Community
WARNING: Toxic Drug Supply Suspected in Nearby Community The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit)
Video – Cramahe Township Fire Department Responds to Garage Fire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8urGh0DNbU Cramahe Township firefighters responded to a structure fire east of Salem on County Road 2 on Saturday, February 10,
Video – A Bit Early, But it Looks Like It’s Maple Syrup Season
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owf_zlll1cs The trees are tapped and the buckets are filling in Cramahe Township. It was perfect weather on Saturday, February 10,
OFM Has No Authority To Impose Restrictions on Altered Tents for Use at Encampments
The Office of the Fire Marshal of Ontario said they have no authority to impose restrictions on the use
Ontario Connecting More People to Primary Care Teams in Trent Hills
Funding has helped connect Trent Hills with another Nurse Practitioner The Ontario Government is bridging the gap between healthcare and
The Ontario Government is Supporting Kids Today for a Better Tomorrow at Rebound Child and Youth Services
Grow and Resilient Communities Fund Grants transform Family Check Up Program, CUIP, and support a thriving Family Wellness Hub On
Northumberland County Takes A Pass on Former Brookside Property
Today's Northumberland reached out to Northumberland County for comment if they intended to look into purchasing the former Brookside
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SONG Secures Major Multi-Year Investment from the Azrieli Foundation
Sounds of the Next Generation (SONG) is thrilled to announce a major milestone in its growth: a three-year, $75,000
Ontario Breaks Ground on Long-Term Care Home in Brighton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVYixYx-9cI New home will provide 256 modern long-term care beds to the community Construction is underway to build Presqu’ile Place, a
Letter to the Editor – Rebuttal to Recent Correspondence on Strong Mayor Powers
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Rebuttal to Recent Correspondence on Strong Mayor Powers and Public Safety Mr. Larmer and Mayor Cleveland, I am
Video – Elgin Shores Celebrates Completion in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dL_UwXR6zT0 By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The mood was celebratory Wednesday afternoon, in spite of the heat, as Northumberland County and the
Extended Heat Warning Issued for Haliburton, City of Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland County, and Peterborough
The Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit and Peterborough Public Health (now legally merged) are informing that Environment
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Video – Photo Gallery – Piping Down The Sun Tradition Continues in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObeNtXZ8qb0 Members of the Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums are continuing their tradition of piping down the sun at Cobourg
Videos – Photo Gallery – The Cobourg Busker Festival Takes Over Downtown Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YhVqpjrR2w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzupz5Cm4UI The Cobourg Busker Festival took over downtown Cobourg on Friday, July 18, and Saturday, July 20, 2025. A number of
Video – Photo Gallery – Protest Against Mayor of Cobourg Among Other Things
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GMRAAX0VDU Approximately 20 people showed up in front of Victoria Hall to protest the Cobourg Mayor, violence and protecting the
Video – Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums Visits Seniors Homes for Outdoor Summer Concerts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BanLjB8Ciyc The Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums entertained residents at St. Peter’s Court in Cobourg on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. The
Breaking News – Video – Cobourg Police Investigating Serious Assault
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYkOjGb5svg Cobourg Police continue to investigate a serious assault in the west end of town early Tuesday, July 15, 2025. At
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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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Kodiaks Falls to Excelsiors in Brampton in Major Series Lacrosse Action
The Cobourg Kodiaks lost their fourth straight Major Series Lacrosse game Thursday night 16-9 to the host Brampton Excelsiors. It
Video – Tucker Williams Continues to Make Big Strides in Lacrosse Development
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESDa5eT__CA Already very accomplished for his age at 14, Baltimore’s Tucker Williams simply just loves playing lacrosse. “People say it’s the
Cobourg’s MacNiel Drafted by Montreal Canadians
Andrew MacNiel of Cobourg was selected in the sixth round, 189th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens at the 2025
Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Inducts Class of 2025
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Announced last March, a sixth group of inductees was welcomed to the Cobourg and District Sports
St. Mary Student Gets Full Hockey Scholarship
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Following graduation day at St. Mary Secondary School next week, boom! Sophie Harold is outta here