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New Geriatric Program at Northumberland Hills Hospital is Becoming a Best Practice
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland One year in, the work of the new Geriatric Assessment Team at Northumberland Hills Hospital is
Attention Students – Health Professions Scholarship Deadline is Approaching
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland Hills Hospital announces that it is accepting applications for the annual Health Professions Scholarships. At the
Municipality of Port Hope and Digital Main Street to Host Port Hope Business Forum
The Municipality of Port Hope, together with the Digital Main Street (DMS) program, are proud to be hosting the
Small Fire Started Underneath Victoria Playground Structure For “Energy”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlQMvMKULbM For the second time on Thursday, February 1, 2024 emergency services were dispatched to Victoria Park in Cobourg to
Small Fire Extinguished at Lions Pavilion in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGpFJyQ-EMM Cobourg Fire Department were dispatched to a fire at the Lions Pavilion on Thursday February 1, 2024. At approximately 8:40
Municipality of Port Hope Marks Black History Month with Pan-African Flag Raising
Thursday, February 1, 2024, Municipality of Port Hope Council, alongside staff and community members, united with forward-thinking municipalities and
Breaking News – Video – Jason Bickle Sentenced to Eight Years In Prison Following Fatal Collision that Killed Serena Shaw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGi8QtkSPdM (Today's Northumberland file photos) A Port Hope man’s last words to his family were “I love you guys” as he
Operation Red Nose Makes an Impact this Holiday Season
2023 Red Nose Stats Total amount raised $22,765 Number of volunteers 115 Rides offered 113 Kilometers driven 3,248 YMCA Northumberland partnered with Cobourg, Port
Guest Column – Canada’s Wetlands Need to be Conserved and Restored
Friday, February 2 is World Wetlands Day. While many of these beautiful places are frozen over this time of
Taking In The Outdoors in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtSc_ZAM1uY Hoping a glimpse of the sun will a sign of things to come - but it was just a
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Ontario Building New Bridge and Overpass Near Port Hope
Province paving way for future widening of Highway 401 The Ontario government is replacing the Highway 401 Choate Road Overpass and
Celebrate Elder Trees This Saturday in Cobourg
By: Cecilia Nasmith, Today's Northumberland A free family event takes place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Cobourg's
Video – Cobourg Lawn Bowling Clubhouse Celebrates 100th Anniversary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QT5lIHQKrzs The Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club celebrated the 100th anniversary of the clubhouse on Saturday, July 19, 2025. A number of
Exclusive – Video – Victim of Baseball Bat Assault Speaks with Today’s Northumberland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQnaFVYBa8U (Editor's Note: Parts of video have been edited to remove names) Exclusive - The victim who was beaten with a
Video – Residents Concerns About Construction in West End of Cobourg Go from Bad to Worse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0MjY0CvO94 A resident who lives in the area of Pebble Beach contacted Today’s Northumberland last week concerning road work in
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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