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As A Result of Storm There Are A Number of School Closures in the Peterborough, Northumberland and Quinte West Areas for Tuesday, May 24
In consideration of the following: continued power outages; recommendations in some regions to avoid unnecessary travel; safe school facility
Cultivate Festival “Launch” Takes Over Memorial Park in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qtu_5JI4uE Cultivate Festival's "Launch" took over Memorial Park in Port Hope on Saturday, May 21, 2022. For most of the event
Ganaraska Forest Closed Until Further Notice After Storm Causes “Severe Damage”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_b1EPDMBD8 Ganaraska Forest is closed until further notice after Saturday’s brief, but fierce storm. With winds as strong as 132 kph
Clean Up Continues But Still Without Power in Areas Affected By Yesterday’s Storm in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eOvNqZOP00 It will take days or long to fully restore power to areas affected by Saturday’s storm. Winds up to 132
Jack Burger Sports Complex Open For Those Still Without Power
Municipality of Port Hope has advised if anyone without power is in need of a shower or services as
Get Set to Play Volleyball at Cobourg Beach This Summer
By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland Beach volleyball is returning to Cobourg this summer. A variety of league options are available to youth
Northumberland OPP – Port Hope Woman Killed After Being Struck by Falling Tree
The Northumberland Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal incident after a female was struck by a falling
Powerful Storm Causes Damage Throughout Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pY-jLgNmozo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_69TEsMDt4 It was brief, but a fast moving left its mark on Northumberland County on Saturday, May 21, 2022. High winds
Port Hope Fire Chief Announces He’s Accepted Role as Deputy Fire Chief with City of Belleville
The Director of the Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services has announced he has accepted the position as Deputy
Northumberland OPP – Death Investigation in Port Hope
The Northumberland Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Port Hope Police Service are conducting a joint investigation into the
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Video – Photo Gallery – Emergency Services Team Up for Community Car Wash in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2A-4h2gCaY Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services along with the Port Hope Police Service teamed up for a community car
Video – Photo Gallery – 31st Annual Traditional Pow Wow Takes Place in Alderville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmLTFzf3ilU The 31st annual Traditional Pow Wow took place over the weekend in Alderville. The annual event takes place each year
Video – Parking Problems Still Plague Cobourg Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBLTm8ITBW4 It seems that parking problems still plague Cobourg’s waterfront with people still miffed after receiving a ticket. On Saturday, July
Video – Photo Gallery – Lots to See at A.K. Sculthorpe Marsh in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3-ZNOPRYRI There is always lots of wildlife to see this time of year at A.K. Sculthorpe Marsh in Port Hope. On
Chemetron Lagoon Parking Lot and Waterfront Trail Partial Opening in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PglBqWLjpfU The revitalization work being completed by Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) at the Chemetron Lagoon (part of the Port Hope
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – Emergency Services Team Up for Community Car Wash in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2A-4h2gCaY Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services along with the Port Hope Police Service teamed up for a community car
Video – Photo Gallery – 31st Annual Traditional Pow Wow Takes Place in Alderville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmLTFzf3ilU The 31st annual Traditional Pow Wow took place over the weekend in Alderville. The annual event takes place each year
Video – Photo Gallery – Firefighters Battle Stubborn Blaze in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFUJhJJPO5Y Firefighters worked in the blazing heat trying to douse the flames of a stubborn fire in Colborne on Thursday,
Video – Photo Gallery – Concert Band of Cobourg Kicks Off Summer Concert Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEvch6acg30 The Concert Band of Cobourg held their first Summer Concert Series in Victoria Park on Tuesday, July 9, 2025. For
Video – Photo Gallery – “The Greatest” Returns to Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_lB_DC4740 The Greatest” Returns to Cobourg. On Tuesday, July 8, 2025 the cast and crew of the new series titled “The
- 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 – Tucker Williams Continues to Make Big Strides in Lacrosse Development
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESDa5eT__CA Already very accomplished for his age at 14, Baltimore’s Tucker Williams simply just loves playing lacrosse. “People say it’s the
Cobourg’s MacNiel Drafted by Montreal Canadians
Andrew MacNiel of Cobourg was selected in the sixth round, 189th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens at the 2025
Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Inducts Class of 2025
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Announced last March, a sixth group of inductees was welcomed to the Cobourg and District Sports
St. Mary Student Gets Full Hockey Scholarship
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Following graduation day at St. Mary Secondary School next week, boom! Sophie Harold is outta here
91-Year-Old Achieves Bronze Medal in PickleBall Tournament
Cobourg resident Bob Carson was the oldest athlete of more than 250 participants from across Ontario who competed in