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BECN – Young Entrepreneurs Presented with Micro-Grants
This summer, 21 young entrepreneurs from the Business & Entrepreneurship Centre Northumberland (BECN)’s My Future My Career and Summer
Hastings Residents Celebrate $100,000 Encore Win
Saying “yes” to ENCORE paid off for Gale and Peter Lachaine of Hastings. They matched the last six of
Director of Protective Services Takes on Added Role as Fire Chief of Municipality of Port Hope
Jason Williams was appointed Fire Chief at the Council meeting on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Williams will continue his role
Update – Cobourg Man Steps Up To Help After Local Governments Refused
A Cobourg man has stepped up to help after local governments refused. On July 10, 2024 Today’s Northumberland reported that
Northumberland County and Municipality of Brighton announce start of County Road 64 Reconstruction Project
Northumberland County, in collaboration with the Municipality of Brighton, is announcing the commencement of the three-year road reconstruction project
Video – Cobourg Man Left Holding the Bag as Local Governments Refuse to Help
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8k1x3MzXbnQ Chris Clarke is proof of the adage “no good deed goes unpunished.” For years, 76-year-old Clarke has taken it upon
Full Monty Takes Off Saturday at Port Hope’s Capitol Theatre
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland We've all been there – needing some quick cash, thrashing about for ideas on how to
Video – Alnwick/Haldimand Township Resident Will Be Inducted Into The Order of Canada
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHC947MMrv0 By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Colborne resident Michael Perley got the news June 27 – he has been chosen for induction
GRCA Issues Statement Regarding Remnants of Hurricane Beryl
The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority advises that 30 to 50mm of rain is forecast for Wednesday as the remnants
The Capitol Theatre in Port Hope Announces New Shop, Dine and Show Package
Explore Downtown Port Hope with an All-Access Experience The Capitol Theatre Port Hope has released a special new Shop, Dine,
Mobile Sliding Menu
- Local News
Video – Photo Gallery – Alderville Remembrance Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKqeXhI5aQs The Alderville First Nation Remembrance Service took place on Sunday, November 9, 2025. With snow blowing across the roadway carried
Letter to the Editor – For Safety Reasons, Veteran Feels It’s Ok to Hang Christmas Lights Before Remembrance Day
(Photo - David Panepinto serving in Afghanistan in 2008) It is a nice gesture to wait until after Remembrance Day
Video – Multi-Vehicle Collision Closes Highway 401 East of Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9bP9tu4W5M A busy day for emergency services dealing with numerous collision around Northumberland County on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Two people
Video – Photo Gallery – Highway of Heroes Tribute Concert in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAvFwh4emU4 It was an afternoon of musical reflection at Trinity United Church in Cobourg on Saturday, November 8, 2025. The Highway
Video – Photo Gallery – Poppy Fence Gets a Makeover Along Cobourg Lakeshore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbfFS-zwGoY The Poppy Fence in Cobourg got a makeover thanks to a local artist and her friends. Jenny Duda started creating
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – Alderville Remembrance Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKqeXhI5aQs The Alderville First Nation Remembrance Service took place on Sunday, November 9, 2025. With snow blowing across the roadway carried
Video – Multi-Vehicle Collision Closes Highway 401 East of Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9bP9tu4W5M A busy day for emergency services dealing with numerous collision around Northumberland County on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Two people
Video – Photo Gallery – Highway of Heroes Tribute Concert in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAvFwh4emU4 It was an afternoon of musical reflection at Trinity United Church in Cobourg on Saturday, November 8, 2025. The Highway
Video – Driver Walks Away from Spectacular Collision in Hamilton Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1IcrpQtiow Emergency services couldn’t believe the driver of a pickup truck walked away virtually uninjured from a collision in Hamilton
Video – Photo Gallery – Unveiling of National Memorial to the Fallen in Kingston
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkmA9fTa6hg A monument honouring fallen soldiers throughout Canada’s history was unveiled in Kingston on Saturday, November 1, 2025. The memorial kiosk
- 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
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
Panthers Snap Four-Game Losing Skid
After four straight losses to open the Provincial Junior Hockey League season, the Port Hope Panthers got their first
Back-To-Back Losses for Port Hope Panthers to Open PJHL Season
The Trent Hills Thunder scored three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the Port Hope Panthers 3-2