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The Question That Mystified Northumberland County Council
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Everyone around the horseshoe at December's Northumberland County council meeting was figuratively scratching his or her
SIU Discontinues Investigation into Apprehension of Teenager in Belleville Hospital Parking Lot
The Deputy Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Stacey O’Brien, has terminated an investigation into the apprehension of a
Northumberland County Physician Recruitment Committee Expands Scope
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County council has approved the change of name for the Physician Recruitment Advisory Committee to
Municipality of Port Hope 2026 Update
At its final meeting of the year, Municipality of Port Hope Council approved the schedule for the 2026 municipal
Northumberland County May Have An American Twin
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County has a new twinning relationship with an American partner – Albany County, New York. Former
Breaking News – Video – Chunk of Ice Smashes Through Windshield of Vehicle North of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KkeOK__cQQ Miraculously the driver of a vehicle suffered only minor injuries after a chunk of ice smashed through the front
Video – Evening On the Ice at Rotary Harbourfront Rink
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqXXDTq1XQg The Rotary Harbourfront Rink is officially open as of Monday, December 15, 2025 in Cobourg. With the cold weather coming
Video – Emergency Services Rush to Medical Emergency in Downtown Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOoH4sZF2Jw Numerous emergency vehicles rushed to downtown Cobourg on Monday evening. At approximately 7 p.m. emergency services responded to the foyer
Cobourg Mayor Says He Won’t Use Veto Powers – Budget Could Be Finalized Wednesday
Cobourg’s tax levy rate could increase by 3% following council amendments, up slightly from the draft 2026 budget introduced
Video – Owners of Former Brookside Youth Centre Served Notice To Clear Sidewalks of Snow
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExWBX_gknSg The owners of 390 King Street West were served notice to clear their sidewalks from snow and ice. Today’s Northumberland
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Smile Cookie Week Supports New Campbellford Hospital
(Today's Northumberland file photo) ~ A Sweet Way to Support the New Campbellford Hospital and Better Care Close to Home
Northumberland County Celebrates Recruitment of First Physician Through New Primary Care Recruitment Initiative
Northumberland County is pleased to welcome family physician Dr. Roshion Sabeeha Ishaque to the community, marking a significant milestone
Security Guard Gone and Cobourg’s Harbourfront Rink Washrooms Locked – For Now
As of April 1, 2026, the washrooms at Rotary Harbourfront Rink in Cobourg are now closed. The outdoor rink had
Video – Cobourg Crossing Guard Hops into Easter Spirit Early
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2C3UIs6OxUY The Easter Bunny made an early appearance in Cobourg’s west end, bringing smiles—and chocolate—to local students. Danielle Kent-Greenhorne, a crossing
OPP – Half a Century Later, Ontario’s Seatbelt Law Still Saves Lives
If you're not buckling up, what's holding you back? With Ontario's seatbelt law heading into its 51st year, the Ontario
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Video – Cobourg Crossing Guard Hops into Easter Spirit Early
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2C3UIs6OxUY The Easter Bunny made an early appearance in Cobourg’s west end, bringing smiles—and chocolate—to local students. Danielle Kent-Greenhorne, a crossing
Video – Photo Gallery – Spring Surge Along the Waterfront Brings Anglers, Walkers — and a Few Problems
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLOnUuZtFhI It’s been a busy stretch along the Lake Ontario shoreline in both Port Hope and Cobourg, as mild weather
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Win GMHL Russell Cup Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuZ6Lj9CWZs Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Stars shined as the top team in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League this
Northumberland OPP – Five Arrested After Firearms and Drugs Located During Search Warrant (Names Released)
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged five individuals following a search and subsequent arrests in the Municipality of
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – Early Morning Fire Displace Residents in Brighton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hvPaoTB5cA One person was taken to hospital and several residents have been displaced following an early morning structure fire in
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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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Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Win GMHL Russell Cup Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuZ6Lj9CWZs Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Stars shined as the top team in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League this
Northumberland Stars One Win Away From GMHL Championship; Host Game 5 Saturday in Colborne
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Stars have taken a commanding 3-1 series lead in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey
Georgian Bay Wins OFSAA Girls Hockey Championship at Cobourg Community Centre
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Georgian Bay District Secondary School captured the gold medal at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations
CCI Wolves Eliminated from OFSAA Boys Hockey by Tiebreaker
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Collegiate Institute Wolves won their final round-robin pool play game Wednesday morning at the Ontario
St. Mary Thunder Defeated in OFSAA Girls Hockey Quarterfinals
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg’s St. Mary Thunder were eliminated from the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) girls’ A/AA