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Alnwick/Haldimand Township Fire Fighter Presented with Medal of Merit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66F_X4uKMkI A Alnwick/Haldimand Township Fire Fighter was awarded the Fire Fighters Association of Ontario - Medal of Merit for his
VIDEO – Port Hope Man Returns Home from Helping Out In Ukraine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5sKhz1T5JM Even after the soldiers he was fighting alongside with stole most of his equipment a Port Hope man said
Local Talent Opens Toronto International Storytelling Festival
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Visit the website for this weekend's 43rd annual Toronto International Storytelling Festival, and you will find
Mission Accomplished for Reverend Moore and His Group Raising Three Times Their Goal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40SU58kE1to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PWqdgezHhs It was mission accomplished for Reverend Kevin Moore and his group of followers as they raised nearly three times
Upcoming Closures Due to Cobourg Marina Boat Lift-In and Hauling Operations
The Town of Cobourg would like to inform residents that there will be road closures and parking lot closures
Cobourg Police Service Receives Grant to Support the Service’s Strategic Priorities
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDGUu1H1DR8 Cobourg Police Service receives grant to support the service’s strategic priorities over the next three years. The Community Safety and
Fun Times for Everyone at the Castleton Sports Club Children’s Fishing Derby
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1InAdV6QBsY Castleton Sports Club Fishing Derby took place over the weekend north of Castleton. The fishing derby for children 14-and-under took
Sailboat Catching Attention In Cobourg Harbour Basin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlE58BDmaFs All seems to be well with a sail boat that is attracting attention inside Cobourg Harbour. The sailboat has been
Sport of Wind Foiling Catching On
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjaIAAA2BDc The sport of wind foiling seems to be catching on in the area. Wind foiling has a much smaller sail
Commemoration of the Battle of the Atlantic Held at Port Hope Cenotaph
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUN49_vYGW0 The Battle of the Atlantic Memorial Service was held on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at the Port Hope cenotaph. It
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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,
The EOWC Announces 2026 Chair and Vice-Chair at Annual General Meeting
On Friday, January 9, 2026, the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus (EOWC), representing the region's 103 municipalities, proudly hosted its
Coldest Night of the Year Walk Returns to Port Hope
Coldest Night of the Year Returns to Port Hope Saturday February 28 for our 12th Year. Our Community Unites in
Initial Project Description Submitted for New Nuclear Project at Wesleyville Site in Port Hope
The Municipality of Port Hope is sharing that Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has submitted its Initial Project Description (IPD)
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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