Today's Northumberland – Your Source For What's Happening Locally and Beyond
Category: Local
Transition House Announce Stabilization Strategy
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Transition House Emergency Shelter – which provides short-term emergency housing for Northumberland adults – announces plans
It’s March for Meals Month
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Each year, Meals on Wheels providers across Ontario participate in March for Meals, an annual event
ORVs on Township of Hamilton Roads Resident and Local Business Surveys
The Township of Hamilton is seeking resident and local business feedback on the 2022 pilot project which permitted Off-Road
Two People Arrested Following Armed Robbery in Cobourg
The investigation is continuing after two Cobourg residents were charged with robbery after police conducted gunpoint takedown in Cobourg
Enteric and COVID-19 Outbreaks Declared Over at Northumberland Hills Hospital
The enteric and COVID-19 outbreaks on Northumberland Hills Hospital’s first floor have been declared over. The enteric outbreak was
Ganaraska Forest Opening May 1st & Volunteers Can Help
The Ganaraska Forest will be opening to all motorized and non-motorized-use on May 1st, 2023, which will include the
CN Says “Thank You” to Grafton Good Samaritans
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland It was a Christmas Grafton will never forget – a derailment just east of the Station
Death of Inmate from Warkworth Institution
On February 27, 2023, Eric Amaral, an inmate from Warkworth Institution, died while in our custody. At the time of
Northumberland Hills Hospital – One Month Left for Students to Apply for Scholarship
Applications for Northumberland Hills Hospital’s annual Health Professions Scholarship awards are due by 4:00 PM on Friday, March 31. Introduced
Northumberland County Purchases 22-unit Apartment Complex in Colborne for Affordable Housing
(Google Maps photo) Northumberland County continues to take action to address housing affordability in Northumberland. On February 27, 2023, the County
Mobile Sliding Menu
- Local News
Northumberland County Council Further Debates Electronic Participation Bylaw Before Final Approval
Some items on Northumberland County council’s agenda were re-ordered Wednesday, including the updated procedural bylaw for electronic participation, to
Video – Patriotic Pedestrian Belts Out the National Anthem During Evening Performance in Downtown Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nMAiFfHqts A patriotic pedestrian sang the Canadian anthem loud and proud on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. At approximately 9:25 p.m. a
Cobourg Library Will Cut 13 Hours with Proposed Budget
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg Public Library Board approved a proposed 2026 budget Wednesday at its September meeting, adhering
Opposition to 202 Second Street Development Voiced at Cobourg Public Meeting
A full house with a packed council chambers at Victoria Hall and overflow to the Old Bailey Room downstairs
Video – Photo Gallery – Hundreds of Students Attend Level Up! Career Fair in Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmUvYrZmNEg The Haldimand Arena was filled with students on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 learning around rewarding careers in the skilled
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – Hundreds of Students Attend Level Up! Career Fair in Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmUvYrZmNEg The Haldimand Arena was filled with students on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 learning around rewarding careers in the skilled
Video – Photo Gallery – Canadian Disc Golf Championships Take Place in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTPvgGRoTiU The Canadian Disc Golf Championships wrapped up on Sunday, September 14, 2025 after being held on various courses throughout
Video – Photo Gallery – Grace Bowen Honoured at Cobourg Community Centre
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jd55SgPdt-U On the same morning local residents were participating in the Terry Fox Run, the memory of Grace Bowen was
Video – Salmon Is A Big Draw for Both Port Hope and Cobourg for Different Reasons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt6faWTnvas If you're ever along the waterways of Cobourg and Port Hope this time of year the main word you're
Video – Parking Is A No No Where There Are No, No Parking Signs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvKTvM9QfBs A Cobourg Municipal By-Law Officer issues a $160 fine to a pickup truck parked in a parking lot just
- 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
- Sports
- AllBaseballHockey
Back-To-Back Losses for Port Hope Panthers to Open PJHL Season
The Trent Hills Thunder scored three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the Port Hope Panthers 3-2
Flesch Brothers from Cobourg Representing Canada in Men’s Rugby
Cobourg’s Mason and Noah Flesch, both St. Mary Catholic Secondary School alumni, were in the starting lineup for Canada’s
Video – Photo Gallery – Canadian Disc Golf Championships Take Place in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTPvgGRoTiU The Canadian Disc Golf Championships wrapped up on Sunday, September 14, 2025 after being held on various courses throughout
Cougars Suffer Third Straight Loss in Trenton
Beckett Ewart opened the scoring against his former club as the Trenton Golden Hawks downed the visiting Cobourg Cougars
Cobourg Cougars Fall to Newmarket in Home Opener
The Cobourg Cougars are winless through two games to start the Ontario Junior Hockey League regular season. Coming off a