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Friends of Wesleyville Receive OTF Grant
The Friends of Wesleyville have announced they have received a Resilient Communities Fund grant. This grant is for $45,900 over
Breaking News – HKPR District Health Unit and Peterborough Health Unit to Merge
HKPR District Health Unit and Peterborough Public Health look to strengthen public health together. On Wednesday, February 28, 2024, the
Families Asked to Take Part in Survey to Help Five Counties Improve Its Services
A local children’s treatment centre is launching a new survey asking for input into how well it supports families
Dressler Joins Comedy Greats in Hall of Fame Induction
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Marie Dressler Foundation Chair Rick Miller proudly announces a new addition to Cobourg's Canadian Women In
New Dermatology Clinic Coming to Campbellford Memorial Hospital
Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) is delighted to announce the opening of a new outpatient Dermatology clinic. The clinic will
Exclusive – Video – Anglers Rescued by Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Er5tGVsIkNo Two anglers likely owe their lives to Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services after being rescued from the ice
Trinity Place in Cobourg Expands Affordable Units with New Partnership
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Board of Trinity Housing of Cobourg Phase 2 has announced an agreement to transfer ownership
Anglers Advised Ice Isn’t Safe – Stay Off Rice Lake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ua6cWRm13w8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Je9TsxkkZY Emergency services were dispatched as area residents became concerned over two people fishing on Rice Lake on Friday, February
Cavan Street Closed in Area of Former File Factory in Port Hope Until Further Notice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fowTqPVjO6A (Today's Northumberland file photo) The Municipality of Port Hope is has closed Cavan Street in the area of the former
Brighton Marine Rescue Looking for Volunteers
Brighton Marine Rescue is looking for new members to help us, help others. Brighton Marine Rescue (BMR) is a volunteer
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Video – Photo Gallery – What a Scorcher of a Day!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5NUbMVT57s The word on everyone's lips throughout Tuesday, July 14, 2026, was simple: hot. With temperatures climbing above 30°C, anyone spending
Video – In My Opinion – Mixed Messages Continue to Raise Questions About Emergency Response in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsL1WTG6V2g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAVMn6XUhFQ Questions continue to be raised about emergency medical response in Northumberland County as two separate incidents in Cobourg on
In My Opinion – Ambulance Delays Should Concern Everyone in Northumberland
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Whether you call it a crisis or simply a system under strain, there are growing signs
Video – Memorial Named After Murdered Cobourg Police Officer Vandalized
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItJ8TurdQCE The Chris Garrett Memorial was vandalized sometime in the last several days. The park was named in honour of fallen
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Ecology Garden Celebrates 30 Years with Community Tribute
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_2TJ5jOpCo Volunteers, community leaders and residents gathered Sunday afternoon to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Cobourg Ecology Garden, recognizing
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Video – Photo Gallery – What a Scorcher of a Day!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5NUbMVT57s The word on everyone's lips throughout Tuesday, July 14, 2026, was simple: hot. With temperatures climbing above 30°C, anyone spending
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Ecology Garden Celebrates 30 Years with Community Tribute
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_2TJ5jOpCo Volunteers, community leaders and residents gathered Sunday afternoon to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Cobourg Ecology Garden, recognizing
Video – Wrong-Way Drivers Continue to Create Safety Concerns on One-Way Street in Downtown Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoPmX0b1mTI Motorists continuing to drive the wrong way on a one-way street in downtown Cobourg are creating an ongoing safety
Video – Photo Gallery – 30th Annual Lakeside Antique & Classic Car Show Draws Crowds While Supporting Ed’s House Hospice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xO5cUzixe0 More than 200 antique and classic vehicles filled Victoria Park on Saturday, July 11, as the 30th Annual Lakeside
Video – Photo Gallery – Over 50 Drivers Charged During Week-Long Distracted Driving Initiative on Highway 401
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6y2IYpxzXk Northumberland OPP wrapped up a week-long distracted driving enforcement initiative along Highway 401, laying 51 distracted driving charges over
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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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Local Players, Coach Part of New GMHL Team in Brighton
By Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League will have a second team in Northumberland County for
World-Class Achievement Recognized at Annual CDSHF Induction
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland A seventh contingent of star athletes has been inducted into the Cobourg and District Sports Hall
Marc Mercier’s Hockey Journey from Timmins to Toronto, Cobourg and Cambridge Too
By – David McPherson/Ontario Hockey Association COLLINGWOOD, ON – Ontario Hockey Association Chairman Marc Mercier and Ontario Junior Hockey League
Video – A Dream Come True for Cobourg Hockey Player Picked in the First Round of the OHL Draft
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq52lR02ATE What a week it has been for Cobourg's Lauchlan Whelan. The 15-year-old hockey standout is still trying to take it
Lauchlan Whelan Drafted by Windsor Spitfires
Cobourg’s Lauchlan Whelan was a first round pick Friday night at the 2026 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection draft