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Video – OFM Called to Determine Cause of House Fire in Hamilton Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6O_iEx5ync The Office of the Fire Marshal has been called in to investigate after a home was heavily damaged by
Video – Emergency Services Search for Missing Woman on Cobourg Pier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pllb9qvKpGE Emergency services were dispatched to the east pier in Cobourg shortly after midnight on June 22, 2024 for a
Video – Cobourg Man Praised for Quick Actions After Child Falls Off Dock
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dCJBEQdNVs A Cobourg man is being praised for his quick actions after a toddler fell into the water on Thursday,
Northumberland OPP Marine Unit (Hopefully) Handing Out Only Positive Tickets
The Northumberland OPP Marine Unit hit the waters of Rice Lake on Friday, June 21, 2024 and will hopefully
Letter to the Editor Concerning Comments by Northumberland County Warden
VIA : Northumberland County Mayor Ostrander, Cobourg Mayor Cleveland and Honorable David Piccini RE : COBOURG ENCAMPMENT JUNE 17, 2024 Good
Clean-Up from Transport Fire Slows Traffic on Highway 401
Shortly before 3 a.m. Alnwick/Haldimand Township Fire Department were dispatched to a transport fire on Highway 401 eastbound, just
Video – Rocky Voyage for New Owner of 53′ Carver on Lake Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Vy67nPkzVQ It wasn’t the trip he expected after purchasing a 53-foot cabin cruiser and sailing down Lake Ontario on Tuesday,
Video – Emergency Services Take Precautions After Replica Grenade Discovered in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Cp7rij7iAs Work came to a halt on Thursday, June 20, 2024 as workers discovered what was believed to be a
Nearly 200 New Child Case Spaces Opening in Northumberland County This Year
181 new child care spaces opening in Northumberland this year In response to the growing demand for licensed child care
Port Hope Celebrates Lions Club as First Room Sponsor of Town Park Recreation Centre Expansion
The Municipality of Port Hope is proud to announce the Lions Club of Port Hope as the inaugural room
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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
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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
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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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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