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Cobourg Resident Celebrates $1 Million ENCORE Win
Saying “yes” to ENCORE paid off for Sharon Hessin of Cobourg. She matched all seven ENCORE numbers in exact
First NHH Baby of the New Year Welcomed by Bowmanville Couple
It’s a boy! First NHH baby of the new year welcomed by Samantha and Dave Parks of Bowmanville on
Today’s Northumberland 2024 – A Year In Photos
Today's Northumberland complied photos from throughout 2024. This year, like others, there were many events in Northumberland County - and
Sexual Enhancement Products Seized in Port Hope by Health Canada
Health Canada has issued a public advisory about sexual enhancement products that may pose a “serious health risk.” The public
Exclusive – Port Hope Man Serving Eight Years In Prison in Deadly Crash Released Pending His Appeal
(Today's Northumberland file photos) A Port Hope man who was serving a eight-year sentence after a collision which killed a
Video – Photo Gallery – Rough Waters of Lake Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6EL152o324 (apologizes for audio with video - strong winds) There were only a few hearty souls who ventured onto Lake Ontario
Town of Cobourg Christmas Tree Collection to Begin January 9th
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Town of Cobourg’s Public Works Division would like to advise residents of this year’s Christmas
First Night Celebrations Postponed Due to Unseasonal Weather
The Town of Cobourg regretfully shares that the First Night in Cobourg celebrations will be postponed due to unseasonably
Christmas Message from Provincial Liberal Candidate for Northumberland–Peterborough South
Merry Christmas! I'm Dorothy Noronha, your Provincial Liberal Candidate for Northumberland--Peterborough South. Christmas has always been a time of generosity and
Video – Lots to See and Do Despite the Weather
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PPlQvL2pHo (Photo gallery) It was a dull, rainy day, but it didn’t take long to find things happening in the area. The
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Video – High Winds Keep Hydro Crews and Emergency Services Busy Across Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSFsaQM9kIk High winds sweeping across Northumberland County on Saturday, June 6, 2026, kept hydro crews, firefighters and municipal workers responding
Video – Photo Gallery – Massive Search Launched for Reported Missing Surfer Off Cobourg Beach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVdIKAgQMWg A report of a missing surfer prompted a large-scale emergency response on Saturday evening, June 6, 2026. Emergency services were
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Pride Takes Over Downtown Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdlluWQMYJk Downtown Port Hope was filled with colour, community, and celebration on Saturday, June 6, 2026, as Northumberland Pride hosted
Video – Northumberland United Way Marks 27th Annual Day of Caring with 150 Volunteers Across 30 Community Sites
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E79Wp1ryPOQ More than 150 volunteers rolled up their sleeves across Northumberland County on Friday, June 5, 2026, as the Northumberland
Update on Town of Cobourg Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan Engagement
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Town of Cobourg Community Services Division would like to remind residents that community engagement for
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Video – Photo Gallery – Massive Search Launched for Reported Missing Surfer Off Cobourg Beach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVdIKAgQMWg A report of a missing surfer prompted a large-scale emergency response on Saturday evening, June 6, 2026. Emergency services were
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Pride Takes Over Downtown Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdlluWQMYJk Downtown Port Hope was filled with colour, community, and celebration on Saturday, June 6, 2026, as Northumberland Pride hosted
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland County Mutual Aid Association Marks 75 Years of Service and Cooperation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4Y1AUeqQ3E The Northumberland County Mutual Aid Association celebrated a significant milestone on Thursday, June 4, 2026, marking 75 years of
Photo Gallery – CAF Members Escape Safely After Coach Bus Fire on Highway 401 Near Brighton
A coach bus carrying members of the Canadian Armed Forces was destroyed by fire on Highway 401 west of
Video – Photo Gallery – Realistic Training Gives Alnwick/Haldimand Firefighters Valuable Rescue Experience
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZlRrib88Jc Members of the Alnwick/Haldimand Township Fire Department recently took part in a highly valuable training exercise that provided firefighters
- 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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Local Players Win Memorial Cup With Kitchener Rangers
(Pictured in graphic: Jared Woolley, top, Andrew MacNiel, bottom) Two Northumberland County hockey players are Memorial Cup champions after helping
Cobourg will still have junior A Cougars due to simultaneous OJHL franchise relocations
The Ontario Junior Hockey Hockey announced the simultaneous relocation of two member franchises Friday, including the Cobourg Cougars, ahead
Cobourg Kodiaks Rally to Beat Brooklin in Major Series Lacrosse Action
Aaron Woods scored four times in the third period as part of an 8-6 comeback victory for the Cobourg
Cobourg Kodiaks Routed by Six Nations in MSL Home Opener
Tied at five goals apiece after the first period, the Six Nations Chiefs pulled away during the final two
Port Hope Panthers Coach Hired by Pickering Jr. A Panthers
(Pickering Panthers graphic) The Port Hope Panthers will have a new head coach next Provincial Junior ‘C’ Hockey League season