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Local Community Continues Generous Northumberland Hills Hospital Support
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Reports at the Northumberland Hills Hospital board's June meeting from the NHH Auxiliary and Foundation indicate
Northumberland Hills Hospital Optional-Masking Policy is Part of a New Normal
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland One of the big recent events at Northumberland Hills Hospital came May 9, President and Chief
Northumberland Hills Hospital Board Thanks Long-Serving Members
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Thanks for long service were a prominent feature of the June Northumberland Hills Hospital board meeting,
Northumberland Hills Hospital Scholarship Winners Look Ahead to Career Goals
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland As has become a tradition for the Northumberland Hills Hospital board of directors, they began June's
Video – “Ahead by Two Centuries” Celebration of Trinity United Church in Cobourg This Sunday
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaAXkG5nV3U Trinity United Church in Cobourg is celebrating their 200th Anniversary with a Concert this Sunday. The event is called, “Ahead
Video – Getting Ready for the RCMP Musical Ride in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOC2cmX2AxA The Concert Band of Cobourg along with the Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums spend the evening of Tuesday, June
Video – Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services and Cameco Hold Joint Training Exercise
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjnzRqRLWa4 Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services held a joint exercise with Cameco on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. The joint service
Video – 15th Annual Heroes Highway Ride Rolls Into Port Hope One Last Time
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEnASkocdTw Thousands of motorcycles road down the Highway of Heroes from Trenton to Port Hope one last time participating in
Video – Pride Month Kicks Off in Port Hope with Official Proclamation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hKr3SqljlE On Saturday, June 1, 2024, Municipality of Port Hope Council, alongside staff and community members, gathered to commemorate the
Video – Dredging Begins in Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCRTvQmf7i8 The annual dredging near the mouth of the Cobourg Harbour began last week on May 30, 2024. With sediment filling
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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