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Here’s How To Get Port Hope Election Results
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Municipality of Port Hope has announced that the results of Monday's municipal and school board
Contact North Demonstrates Virtual Reality Training to Local Businesses at Open House in Cobourg
Contact North demonstrates virtual reality training to local businesses and community organizations at open house Free October 27 event highlights
Cameco Announces Funding for Local Mental Health Initiatives
Accepting applications for the Cameco Fund for Mental Health This year’s Cameco Charity Golf Tournament raised $35,000 for the Cameco
Cobourg Man Says His Family Is Being Evicted from Low Rental Housing to Make Room For Low Rental Housing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3aaJVoawOA A Cobourg man says it doesn’t make sense that because of new affordable housing units that Northumberland County is
Show and Shine for Spencer Devine Supports NHH Community Mental Health Services
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland On Sept. 17, the first Show and Shine for Spencer Devine was held in Port Hope,
Rotary Club and CFDC Invest in STEM Opportunity for Young People
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dEy-KUxlZE By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Rotary Club of Cobourg and the Northumberland Community Futures Corporation have made an investment in
Town of Cobourg Announces New Fire Chief
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Town of Cobourg has announced that, effective Oct. 24, Ellard Beaven will assume the role
Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services Welcomes New Deputy Fire Chief
Adam McCurdy has accepted the position of Deputy Fire Chief, Prevention with Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services. McCurdy holds
Northumberland OPP – The Risk Just Isn’t Worth The Reward When Reversing On A Highway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yToIaSvZbM A reader sent Today's Northumberland video of vehicles reversing on the Highway 401 eastbound on-ramp at Cobourg on Friday,
Update on the Ganaraska Forest Closure
(file photo) As of September 30th, 2022, limited trails have been opened within the West and East Forests to individuals
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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,
New Golden Plough Lodge Nearing Completion – Hopefully
If things go right, residents will be in the new Golden Plough Lodge before the summer. Residents and family members
Brighton’s Mayoral Budget Adopted for 2026, Representing a Residential Tax Increase of 4.9%
This budget represents the first time operating under the Strong Mayor, Building Homes Act, 2022 (Bill 3) and the
Video – Driver Has Directional Issues in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwIAIp5DZ88 The driver of a vehicle in Cobourg seemed to have a bit of directional issues on Tuesday, January 13,
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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