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New Pickleball Courts for Belleville
The City of Belleville is pleased to announce that the eight new pickleball courts at Clifford Sonny Belch Park
Town of Cobourg Welcomes New Director of Planning and Development Services
The Town of Cobourg is pleased to announce the appointment of Cristal Laanstra to the position of Director, Planning
Video – Cragg Enjoys a Few Last Hurrahs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqNVH-dajM4 By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland With retirement as Alnwick-Haldimand Township crier looming, Liam Cragg is enjoying a few last hurrahs, bringing
Exclusive – HKPR District Health Unit Investigating Food Poisoning at Strawberry Dinner
The Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit is investigating after a number of people became ill at the
Video – Three-Way Partnership Promises Affordable Homes and New Jobs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqYPh1PcmT8 By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland A new partnership announced Wednesday (July 3, 2024) morning promises not only to help build affordable
Video – Concert Band of Cobourg Begins Summer Concert Series in Victoria Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gApSuM_0x00 The Concert Band of Cobourg held their first concert in Victoria Park on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. This year celebrates
PHAI Public Attitude Survey Reveals Cleanup not Top Concern for Residents
Residents shared their top concerns about living in Port Hope in the latest Public Attitude Survey undertaken by Canadian
Video – Photo Gallery – Starry Night for Canada Day Fireworks in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u13489dwEPI Canada’s birthday was celebrated with fireworks in Cobourg on July 1, 2024. Staring at 10 p.m. the fireworks which were
Video – Canada Day Celebrated in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6B5WuyClWjg It was a perfect day to celebrate Canada’s birthday on July 1, 2024 in Cobourg. In downtown Cobourg at 11
Video – Small Fire at the Beer Store in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fwoai4nzLPI Cobourg Fire Department responded to the Beer Store on Friday, June 28, 2024 for a fire. A person passing-by the
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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,
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
Video – Photo Gallery – Finding Peace Along Cobourg’s Lakeshore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPW8GOavN1s More people seem to be enjoying leisurely walks along the west breakwall in Cobourg. On Wednesday, February 4, 2026 a
Video – Chilly Night for Residents of Port Hope Apartment Building With No Power
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugAn9FZoYCg An apartment building in Port Hope was without power for most of the night starting on Wednesday, February 4,
In My Opinion – Firefighters Should Have Been Dispatched to Medical Emergency
A rare site took place on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 in Bewdley as an air ambulance landed in a
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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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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
Current Competes at World Cross Country Running Championships, Signs Nike Contract
Kate Current, originally from Precious Corners just north of Cobourg, competed for Canada in the mixed relay at the
Cobourg Cougars Head Into New Year with Lengthy Losing Streak
The Cobourg Cougars junior A hockey club will look to reverse its fortunes after the calendar flips to 2026. Following