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Video – Northumberland Scottish Festival and Highland Games Takes Place in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mC0MWlV0Te0 The 60th annual Northumberland Scottish Festival and Highland Games were held on Saturday, June 15, 2024 in Port Hope. “After
Statement by Northumberland County Warden Brian Ostrander About Recent Online Commentary
“Northumberland continues to face the significant challenge of rising homelessness. Today, (June 14, 2024) like communities across the province, we
Exclusive – Video – MPP Says Infrastructure Ontario Close to a Deal with Proposed Buyer for Property in Cobourg and Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O69TK4B6DVk Exclusive - Northumberland-Peterborough South MPP David Piccini has confirmed Infrastructure Ontario is close to a deal with a buyer
Video – Start of the Summer with Hundreds of Flower Baskets Adorning the Downtown in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYPvgNgPZVA While most people were sleeping overnight, Parks Department staff were busy hanging flower baskets throughout the downtown. Councillor Adam Bureau
Video – East Pier in Cobourg Blocked Off to Traffic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wao9rXe_-uY Parks Department staff in Cobourg installed three concrete blocks along the east pier on Friday, June 14, 2024 hopefully
Video – Fence Goes Up at Cobourg Encampment as Infrastructure Ontario Deals with Offer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQAxlSrFi0M Busy times at the encampment in Cobourg on Thursday, June 13, 2024. Today’s Northumberland has learned through several sources that
Breaking News – Nurses Head to Conciliation as They Seek a New Contract with Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit
Fifty public health nurses and registered practical nurses are calling for their employer to step up with a respectful
HKPR District Health Unit – Warning: Toxic Drug Supply in Northumberland County
HKPR District Health Unit is seeing an increase in drug poisonings within the community. The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District
Video – Victoria Park’s Floral Clock Honours Cobourg Garden Club’s 165th Anniversary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fa-GLa0G744 Workers from the Parks Department spent the day installing the floral clock in Victoria Park on Tuesday, June 11,
Municipality of Port Hope is Preparing for Annual Canada Day Celebration
The Municipality of Port Hope is preparing for its annual Canada Day celebrations, featuring a mix of new and
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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
- 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