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Enbridge Gas teams up with Alnwick/Haldimand Fire Department
On February 1, 2023, Enbridge Gas Inc. (Enbridge Gas), the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council (FMPFSC) and Alnwick/Haldimand
Black Lives Matter Flag Will Fly at Northumberland Hills Hospital
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland Hills Hospital will be commemorating Black History Month by flying the Black Lives Matter flag
Port Hope Police Services Board Announces New Chief of Police
Tim Farquharson has been named next Chief of the Port Hope Police Service, effective March 1 The Port Hope Police
Hamilton Township Man Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for “Avoidable Tragedy”
(various photos of Neil Henley supplied by family) A Hamilton Township man was sentenced to six years in prison after
Northumberland County Calls for More Enforcement on Highway 401
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland What kind of reception did Northumberland County councillors get at ROMA when they brought up concerns
Town of Cobourg Advises Residents of Cold Warning for Friday, February 3rd
The Town of Cobourg would like to inform residents of cold temperatures expected throughout the week, with a low
Generous Donation from the Colborne Curling Club to the Cramahe Community Food Bank
The Cramahe Community Foodbank received a generous donation from the Colborne Curling Club on Saturday, January 28, 2023. President of
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Christmas Storm Response Examined
https://pub-cobourg.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=26788&fbclid=IwAR09CDrNWU_AJOjtAC-ETAbnhD8tFFpAtGJa1Jjb8ZjDqTowPZm07FCiqHE By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Council agreed that the town deserves top marks for its response to the catastrophic storm that
Habitat for Humanity Northumberland Dedicates Home in Trent Hills
On Friday, January 27, 2023 Habitat for Humanity Northumberland board members, volunteers and staff joined community members, neighbours, and
Freedom Convoy Anniversary at Port Hope Overpass
https://rumble.com/v27kqrw-january-29-2023.html Approximately 200 people came out to the Highway 401 bridge in Port Hope to mark the first anniversary of
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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
Downtown Closures Announced for Next Week in Cobourg
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Town of Cobourg announces intermittent downtown lane, sidewalk and street closures for Monday and Tuesday,
Video – Cobourg Man Charged After Window at Victoria Hall Smashed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ybYTtDJ2mE A Cobourg man is facing charges after a front window of Victoria Hall was broke on Monday January 12,
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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,
Video – Photo Gallery – Snow Cleared from Downtown Cobourg Overnight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYPrUS11zsQ A fleet of construction vehicles including a grader, dump trucks and more rolled into downtown Cobourg shortly after midnight
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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