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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
Video – Municipality of Port Hope Committed to Honouring Truth and Reconciliation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0nvsqPQamg The Dibaajimowin Cultural Centre hosted an event to commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt
Every Child Matters Flag Flies in Grafton for a Month
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland In Grafton, the orange Every Child Matters flag was raised on the occasion of Orange Shirt
Video – Another Encampment Sprouts Up in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaSlI-LVrs4 Without including the former Brookside Youth Centre, Cobourg has dealt with nearly 20 encampments since June. Another encampment was spotted
Video – Town of Cobourg Holds Community Event in Honour of Truth and Reconciliation Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FDm-V91osI The Town of Cobourg held a ceremony outside Victoria Hall on Monday, September 30, 2024 in honour of Truth
Belleville Police Service Auxiliary Unit Now Recruiting
The Belleville Police Service is currently accepting applications for our Auxiliary Unit, and we are looking for dedicated and
Video – Time Ticking for Clean-Up of the Old File Factory in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O12u_YnTGdg Time is ticking for clean-up at the former file factory on Cavan Street in Port Hope. A “Order to Remedy
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Good Food at the Pancake Brunch – And Good Works Too
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland If you have Shrove Tuesday pancakes in mind for Feb. 17, you could not only get
Video – Port Hope Apartment Building Suffers Power Outage – Again
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYouAsKcxqE Tenants of an apartment building in Port Hope were without power for the second time in a week on
Video – Still Room for Teams at the Upcoming 2026 Castleton Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fxq89xEGLbk A perfect winters evening at the Castleton Sports Club on Friday, February 7, 2026. With snow falling and the lights
Port Hope Council Supports Remuneration Increase Starting Next Term
The salaries for the next term of Port Hope council could rise significantly following October’s municipal election, if ratified
Expanded Weekend Hours for Warming Room Continue in Response to Extreme Cold
With continued extreme cold forecast for this weekend, Northumberland County, in collaboration with the Town of Cobourg By-law Services,
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Video – Photo Gallery – In My Opinion – Be Proud Northumberland County – Be Canadian Proud
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbygVjlGUiM Since Afghanistan, Northumberland County residents have lined the bridges along the Highway of Heroes paying their respects to our
Video – Photo Gallery – Enjoying The Beauty of a Canadian Winter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46kF_KhdXxY Stunningly beautiful sunset on Sunday, February 1, 2026 in Cobourg. It’s been a truly Canadian winter with the pure white
Video – Photo Gallery – 34th Annual Polar Plunge Raises Funds for Campbellford Memorial Hospital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5yy1gvZE-o The 34th annual Polar Plunge was held on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in support of Campbellford Memorial Hospital. Approximately $40,000
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – At Least 20 People Displaced Following Apartment Fire in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peFOiCS_HBw Officials are still trying to account for everyone after a Northumberland County Housing Corporation apartment complex was destroyed by
Video – Photo Gallery – Chilly Sunset Along the Lakeshore in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBYsaEqePA0 Cold warnings once again as the area goes into a deep freeze on Friday, January 30, 2026. Another beautiful sunset
- 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
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Video – Port Hope Panthers Beat Trent Hills Thunder in PJHL Action
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGgeTMsiSl4 It was Emergency Services Night as the Port Hope Panthers beat Trent Hills Thunder in PJHL action at the
Video – Still Room for Teams at the Upcoming 2026 Castleton Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fxq89xEGLbk A perfect winters evening at the Castleton Sports Club on Friday, February 7, 2026. With snow falling and the lights
Brighton to Hold Watch Party for Olympian Hallie Clarke
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Brighton native Hallie Clarke is getting set to compete at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in
West Northumberland Curling Club Member Competing at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Kristina (Adams) Brauch of the West Northumberland Curling Club is set to play for Team Newfoundland and Labrador at
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