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Update – PVNCCDSB – Colborne Resident Charged in Online Sexual Exploitation Investigation Works As Custodian at Elementary School in Cobourg
A Colborne resident arrested and charged with online child luring investigation works at a local elementary school. Christopher Thomas COSS,
Cobourg Council – Amended Remuneration Motion Passes with 4-3 Vote; Proposed Executive Assistant Causes Fiery Debate
By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland began Thursday's continued 2023 operating and capital budget review meeting by amending
Light Up a Life Campaign Raises Over $250,000 in Support of Northumberland Hills Hospital
Results are in for Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) Foundation’s 29th annual Light Up a Life fundraising campaign. Organizers are
Northumberland OPP Investigating “Serious Incident” at Roseneath Centennial Public School
Northumberland OPP are investigating a “serious incident” that occurred at Roseneath Centennial Public School on Monday, February 6, 2023. Roseneath
GRCA Advises Special Weather Statement
The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority advises that Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for our area. A
Future of Cobourg Council’s Community Grants Program in Jeopardy
By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland During Cobourg council's 2023 operating and capital budget review meeting Tuesday, Deputy Mayor Nicole Beatty suggested
Cobourg Police Service Budget Approved Unanimously
By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland Following brief discussion at Tuesday's 2023 operating and capital budget review meeting, Cobourg council unanimously approved
Motion to Approve Cobourg Library Budget Passes Despite Question of Increase
By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland A motion to approve the Cobourg Public Library's 2023 budget passed during council's operating and capital
HKPR District Health Unit Issues Opioid Overdose Alert
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Both Northumberland County and the City of Kawartha Lakes are the subject of an opioid overdose
Ruling by Ontario Supreme Court Could Effect How Municipalities Deal with Homelessness
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Editor’s Note: This was a 51-page document concerning the decision. Today’s Northumberland tried to cover the
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Video – Photo Gallery – Brian McFarlane Showcases Art, Talks Hockey in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij9yzueUTHg Legendary hockey broadcaster Brian McFarlane was on hand at the Northumberland Arts Gallery & Shop in Port Hope on
SIU – Northumberland OPP Officer Did Nothing To Cause Man’s Wrist Fractures
The Deputy Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Stacey O’Brien, has terminated an investigation into the serious injury suffered
Port Hope Mayor to Introduce Budget at January 20 Council Meeting
After taking a collaborative approach first with a traditional format, Port Hope Mayor Olena Hankivsky will introduce her budget
Video – Photo Gallery – Highway 401 Seems to Be A “Free For All” After Another Emergency Services Vehicle Was Hit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7simHNn2FpA For the third time in less than a year an emergency services vehicle was struck on Highway 401 in
Video – Photo Gallery – So Much To Do In A Winter Paradise
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faeSC1QkUDA There was so much to do in a Canadian winter paradise on Thursday, January 15, 2026 in the Cobourg
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Video – Photo Gallery – Brian McFarlane Showcases Art, Talks Hockey in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij9yzueUTHg Legendary hockey broadcaster Brian McFarlane was on hand at the Northumberland Arts Gallery & Shop in Port Hope on
Video – Photo Gallery – Memorable Wedding Photos on Cobourg Pier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7EBaPJOqFk It was a beautiful day for a wedding on Friday, January 9, 2026 in Cobourg. A Peterborough couple came down
Video – Photo Gallery – Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto Is More Than Aquatic Life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQpReEJ-A8M There was much more than just aquatic life at Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto on Friday, January 9, 2026. Walking into
Video – Photo Gallery – What A Difference A Day Makes for Toronto Skyline
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLhcUxFr0S0 With weather changing daily, so does the skyline of Toronto. Over the course of Friday and Saturday, Today’s Northumberland was
Video – Photo Gallery – Encapsulating Wonder of Mother Nature
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75ybcjd5CBU The encapsulating beauty of the sun setting along Lake Ontario draws people in the summer and winter. Thursday (January 8,
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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 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
Port Hope’s Owen Beck Scores First NHL Goal
(Photo courtesy of Montreal Canadiens) In his 21st NHL game, Port Hope’s Owen Beck scored the first goal of his
OJHL Prospect Series will have games in Cobourg and Feature Local Players
Rosters were announced recently for the Zach Hyman Ontario Junior Hockey League Prospect Series and feature a number of