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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
Northumberland Paramedics Receive Provincial Mental Health Funding for First Responders
Northumberland Paramedics have been awarded $25,000 through the Ontario Mental Health Supports for Public Safety Personnel (MHS4PSP) Grant Program.
Cobourg Deputy Fire Chief Assumes Role of Acting Fire Chief
At the next council meeting held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Ashfield will be appointed
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Video – One Taken to Hospital After Early Morning Garage Fire in Brighton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oc4S108lRPA One person was taken to hospital following an early morning garage fire in Brighton on Monday, April 6, 2026. Fire
Video – Photo Gallery – Damage Tops $1 Million After Fire at Northumberland Heights Wellness Retreat and Spa
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-B9NtomEjIY A quiet rural property known for rest and relaxation became the scene of an intense firefight Monday afternoon, as
Cobourg Stamp Club Comes Up With Another Winner
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg Stamp Club held its 50th annual COPEX stamp show in 2019 and, while those
Video – Highway of Heroes Volunteers Fight Rising Tide of Litter in Honour of Fallen Soldier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4JCkLL1djA On a crisp Saturday morning, three volunteers trudged along the Wesleyville off-ramp of Highway 401, armed with garbage bags,
Video – Photo Gallery – Sun, Crowds and Trout: Good Friday Comes Alive Along Cobourg and Port Hope Waterfronts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzQ4C7yBlDQ Good Friday brought near-perfect spring conditions to the Lake Ontario shoreline, drawing residents and visitors alike to the waterfronts
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Video – Photo Gallery – Damage Tops $1 Million After Fire at Northumberland Heights Wellness Retreat and Spa
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-B9NtomEjIY A quiet rural property known for rest and relaxation became the scene of an intense firefight Monday afternoon, as
Video – Highway of Heroes Volunteers Fight Rising Tide of Litter in Honour of Fallen Soldier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4JCkLL1djA On a crisp Saturday morning, three volunteers trudged along the Wesleyville off-ramp of Highway 401, armed with garbage bags,
Video – Photo Gallery – Sun, Crowds and Trout: Good Friday Comes Alive Along Cobourg and Port Hope Waterfronts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzQ4C7yBlDQ Good Friday brought near-perfect spring conditions to the Lake Ontario shoreline, drawing residents and visitors alike to the waterfronts
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
- 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 – 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