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Major Donation Brings Northumberland Backyard Project Closer to Reality
Part Time CFO Services LLP Gives $25,000 Towards Creating Accessible Outdoor Space in Cobourg Photo Caption - PAY DIRT: A
NHL Hockey Historian, Broadcaster and Artist Brian McFarlane Displays His Paintings in Port Hope
(Brian McFarlane and his wife Joan have been married for 62-years at the Northumberland Arts Gallery and Shop in
All of Canada’s Premiers Urging Federal Government to Strengthen Canada’s Bail System
January 13, 2023 The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau Prime Minister of Canada Office of the Prime Minister 80 Wellington Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0A2 Dear
Township of Hamilton 2023 Draft Budget Schedule
On Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 10:00am, the Township of Hamilton Municipal Council and Staff will be reviewing the
Hamilton Township – Advisory Committee Application Deadline Extended
The Township of Hamilton encourages resident involvement through a variety of boards and advisory committees. Boards and advisory committees
Film Access Northumberland Announces 2023 Festival Director
Actor/Producer Sarah Cleveland leads the Eye2Eye International Film Festival Film Access Northumberland (FAN) announces Sarah Cleveland as the 2023 Eye2Eye
HKPR District Health Unit – Opioid Overdose Alert Issued
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Responding to a noticeable increase in overdoses over the past 30 days, the Haliburton Kawartha Pine
HKPR District Health Unit Media Scrum – Flu Declining, COVID Rising Locally
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland In the history of COVID-19, Omicron was a game changer. At Wednesday's Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District
Warkworth Institution – Seizures of Contraband and Unauthorized Items
From January 1 to January 6, 2023, following an exceptional search of the institution, staff members seized several contraband
Update – Statement from VIA Rail on December 2022 Travel Disruptions
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Today's Northumberland has continued to reach out to VIA Rail for an interview regarding a westbound
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Video – Halloween Spirit Alive and Well in Downtown Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQuZ-UhwXK0 It was an amazing display of community spirit put on by the HBIA in Port Hope on Friday, October
Cobourg Mayor Wants Warming Hub at New Golden Plough Lodge
At this Wednesday’s (October 29, 2025) Council Meeting, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland will bringing up a Notice of Motion
Cobourg Police Board’s Finance Committee to Hear From Public About Budget Increase
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Following a presentation from Chief Paul VandeGraaf that outlined a 20.5% budget increase estimate, the Cobourg
Township Issues Second Statement on Zero Tolerance Policy for the Harassment, Bullying, and Intimidation of Staff
As a result of misinformation circulating in the community and recent incidents involving harassing, defamatory, intimidating, and threatening behaviour
Municipality of Port Hope Welcomes New Solicitor
The Municipality of Port Hope is thrilled to announce the arrival of our dynamic new Municipal Solicitor and Director
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Video – Blue Jays Watch Party in Port Hope for Game 2 of the World Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBGGdvSsnsg For anyone planning to watch the Blue Jays this Saturday, October 25, 2025 you’re welcome to join in on
Breaking News – Video – Unknown When Power Will Be Restored to Parts of Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuoLZWVfPj4 It’s unknown how large an area of Cobourg is impacted following a power outage late Sunday evening. At approximately 11
Demoltion Has Begun at Former Brookside Youth Centre
Buildings have started to be torn down at the former Brookside Youth Centre located at 390 King Street East
Video – Mayor Enjoys a Round of Disc Golf in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGuQoOGRDD8 Although he was beat by a rookie, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland enjoyed a round of disc golf in Cobourg
Video – Trials and Tribulations of Fishing Along the Ganaraska River in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbhTcJk-v6s Fishing has once again opened up along the Ganaraska River in Port Hope. On Saturday, October 18, 2025 a number
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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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Oshawa FireWolves of the NLL Sign Contract with Defenseman Kyle Rubisch
The Oshawa FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) have agreed to a one-year contract with defenseman Kyle Rubisch,
Video – Mayor Enjoys a Round of Disc Golf in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGuQoOGRDD8 Although he was beat by a rookie, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland enjoyed a round of disc golf in Cobourg
Panthers Snap Four-Game Losing Skid
After four straight losses to open the Provincial Junior Hockey League season, the Port Hope Panthers got their first
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