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Local Family Focuses on Afghan Refugees
(file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The humanitarian tragedy of the Ukrainian refugees – their needs so desperate and immediate –
Breaking News – Quinte West OPP – Five People Killed in Collision on Highway 401 Near Trenton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5350RAGr2U Five people deceased and Highway 401 reopened On Saturday March 12, 2022, at approximately 3:45 a.m. officers from the Quinte
Ukrainian-Born Colborne Resident Pleads for Communities Help As She Tries To Get Her Family to Safety
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VHAwaJsUCw By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland It's too bad it took such a brutal invasion and so many deaths for the world
Coldest Night of the Year Soars Over Its Goal
Co-workers, families, service clubs, police, fire and hospital staff, showed up 400-strong, walking to raise money to support those
Acting Cobourg Fire Chief Moving Down The Road
A much loved member of the Cobourg Fire Department is moving down the road. Cobourg Fire Department Acting Chief Gene
Brighton Man Awarded Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers by Lieutenant Governor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-kKUUCVVAU A long-time serving Legion member was honoured by receiving the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers at his home in Brighton
HKPR District Health Unit Media Scrum – Health Unit Prepares for Lifting of COVID Restrictions
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Dr. Natalie Bocking had only an hour or so on Wednesday to evaluate a significant provincial
Third Annual Handbags For Hospice Supports Ed’s House
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Community Care Northumberland is pleased to announce the third annual Handbags For Hospice benefit for Ed's
Cobourg Women Ask for Donations as They Plan Ukrainian Relief Mission
(Images by Vanessa) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The urgency of getting humanitarian medical resources to Ukrainian refugees in Poland is pressing
CMH Team Members Share How International Women’s Day Inspires Them
Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) is proud to mark International Women’s Day on March 8, 2022, by spotlighting a few
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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