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Video – Car Destroyed by Fire in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3XnmzosVkg There were no injuries after a car was destroyed by fire in Cobourg on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Cobourg Fire
Inquest into the Death of Dominick Martorino
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The inquest will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, March 23, 2026. Murray Segal will be
Alnwick Haldimand Council Defers Decision on Updated Policy for Municipal Election
Alnwick Haldimand Township council has deferred approval of an updated policy regarding use of municipal resources during the election. A
Hamilton Township Council Supports New Community Safety Zone in Bewdley
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Hamilton Township is moving forward with plans to improve road safety in Bewdley by introducing a
Chair of the Cobourg Police Services Board Responds to Human Rights Tribunal Decision
The Chair of the Cobourg Police Services Board has responded to a decision made by the Human Rights Tribunal
Local Consumption and Treatment Services Site Expected to Close as Funding Ends
Lakelands Public Health Continuing to Work Collaboratively on Drug Poisoning Crisis Lakelands Public Health recognizes the significant role community organizations
Cobourg Short Mat Bowlers Head to World Championships
(In photo from the left Mayor Lucas Cleveland, John MacKenzie, Al Bell, Laura Mounce, Bill McCollam and Peter Stuart-Sheppard) Twenty bowlers
Port Hope Health Concerns Committee – Nuclear Discussions in Port Hope Coming Events
Next Tuesday March 17, 2026, Port Hope Municipal Council will hear a presentation titled "Understanding Wesleyville" from Ralph Torrie,
Video – Photo Gallery – Life is Sweet at the 2026 Warkworth Maple Syrup Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vA19py75Pg The 38th annual Warkworth Maple Syrup Festival kicked off on Saturday, March 14, 2026, with its traditional highlight —
Update – YMCA Northumberland Reviews Safety Procedures After Child Leaves Program Undetected
On the afternoon of March 6, 2026 during the Beatrice Strong YMCA Child Care after-school program in Port Hope,
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Peterborough Police Service and Fourcast partner on Addictions Specialist Team
The Peterborough Police Service and Fourcast are pleased to announce a new collaborative partnership under Fourcast’s Police Outreach Program
Draft Parking Bylaw in Port Hope Progresses with Support from Council
A draft parking bylaw aimed at improving winter road safety and modernizing enforcement is moving forward after Port Hope
New Charges at Community Recycling Centre are a Strategic Choice
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Associate Director of Public Works Adam McCue responded to criticism over the new county price –
Northumberland County Public Works Gets Kudos
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Though Deputy Mayor Mandy Martin has been a vocal critic of Northumberland County's
Northumberland County Council Asks for More Info on High-Speed Train
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Things might have changed with the project to build Canada's first high-speed rail service, in a
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Video – Transport Stuck on Dudley Road in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypJ4KnXAUUw A transport truck was stuck on Dudley Road in Colborne for most of the day on Tuesday, March 17,
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Shine Bright and Advance to First GMHL Championship Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOZASJUwiYQ The Northumberland Stars are headed to the Russell Cup championship series for the first time in franchise history after
Video – Photo Gallery – Life is Sweet at the 2026 Warkworth Maple Syrup Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vA19py75Pg The 38th annual Warkworth Maple Syrup Festival kicked off on Saturday, March 14, 2026, with its traditional highlight —
Video – Photo Gallery – Durham Edges Northumberland in Shootout to Extend GMHL Playoff Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcfZKoROMrQ The Durham Roadrunners staved off elimination from the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League’s South Division final Friday night
Video – Photo Gallery – Ice Jams Up Ganaraska River in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qo0DCZ-1MU Ice has once again jammed the Ganaraska River in Port Hope, drawing attention from residents on Sunday, March 8,
- 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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Northumberland Stars Will Host First Two Games of GMHL Final in Colborne
The schedule for the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League’s Russell Cup championship series between the Northumberland Stars and
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Shine Bright and Advance to First GMHL Championship Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOZASJUwiYQ The Northumberland Stars are headed to the Russell Cup championship series for the first time in franchise history after
Cobourg Short Mat Bowlers Head to World Championships
(In photo from the left Mayor Lucas Cleveland, John MacKenzie, Al Bell, Laura Mounce, Bill McCollam and Peter Stuart-Sheppard) Twenty bowlers
Video – Photo Gallery – Durham Edges Northumberland in Shootout to Extend GMHL Playoff Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcfZKoROMrQ The Durham Roadrunners staved off elimination from the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League’s South Division final Friday night
Quantrills and Canada advance to quarterfinals at World Baseball Classic
Port Hope native Cal Quantrill earned the win on the mound for Canada in a 7-2 victory over Cuba