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Update – Cobourg Police Issue Release Following Yesterdays Suspicious Fire
Police continue to investigate the circumstances of a fire after responding to a call Wednesday morning. On Wednesday, April 17,
Capitol Theatre and Today’s Northumberland Offering You A Chance to See “A Year with Frog and Toad”
The Capitol Theatre and Today’s Northumberland are giving away a set of four tickets to see the Capitol Theatre’s
Northumberland County Council Hears Two Important Points on Policing Study
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Two important points were made at Northumberland County council's April meeting on its Northumberland Police Services
Video – No Injuries After Vehicle Destroys Bus Shelter in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Te_SULVqlhY There were no serious injuries after a vehicle destroyed a bus shelter in Cobourg on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Shortly
New Bylaw Endangers Transition House Services
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland After many back-and-forths between the Town of Cobourg and the County of Northumberland over Cobourg's Emergency
Video – Suspicious Fire in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CR3iR8f2ER0 Police are investigating after Cobourg Fire Department responded to a dumpster fire on Strathy Road on Wednesday, April 17,
Video – House Fire Causes Extensive Damage to Home North of Baltimore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gE9yR3UgXSI Damage is estimated at over $100,000 following a house fire north of Baltimore in Hamilton Township on Wednesday, April
Statement from MP Philip Lawrence on Budget 2024
Philip Lawrence, Member for Parliament for Northumberland—Peterborough South, released the following statement regarding the tabling of the 2024 Federal
Update – Cobourg Police – Scene Cleared on Victoria Street
Cobourg Police Service has cleared the scene on Victoria Street in Cobourg. This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is
HKPR District Health Unit Warns Community of Whooping Cough in the Region
Parents advised to recognize symptoms which are particularly dangerous to children under one. The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health
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Video – Port Hope Apartment Building Suffers Power Outage – Again
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYouAsKcxqE Tenants of an apartment building in Port Hope were without power for the second time in a week on
Video – Still Room for Teams at the Upcoming 2026 Castleton Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fxq89xEGLbk A perfect winters evening at the Castleton Sports Club on Friday, February 7, 2026. With snow falling and the lights
Port Hope Council Supports Remuneration Increase Starting Next Term
The salaries for the next term of Port Hope council could rise significantly following October’s municipal election, if ratified
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
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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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Video – Port Hope Panthers Beat Trent Hills Thunder in PJHL Action
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGgeTMsiSl4 It was Emergency Services Night as the Port Hope Panthers beat Trent Hills Thunder in PJHL action at the
Video – Still Room for Teams at the Upcoming 2026 Castleton Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fxq89xEGLbk A perfect winters evening at the Castleton Sports Club on Friday, February 7, 2026. With snow falling and the lights
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