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Garage Dog Reunites for an Important Cause
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Garage Dog was a popular local band for more than a decade, until the COVID-19 pandemic
Piccini Cooks Up Breakfast and Talks About Homelessness
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The St. George's Anglican Church Friday-morning breakfast-and-fellowship time in Grafton was unusually packed June 13, thanks
Video – Dekeyser Excavating Celebrates 50th Anniversary with a Party
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gZRkZ7ynC0 By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland That big party on Telephone Road in Cramahe Township on Friday, June 13, 2025 was a
Northumberland United Way Celebrates “Day of Caring”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LygUvWvaMhY A number of local businesses, nonprofit community living, seniors celebrated the Northumberland United Way’s “Day of Caring” on Friday,
Video – Cobourg Parks Department Brightens Downtown for the Summer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJ4183EcKjs Parks Department staff spend Friday evening downtown Cobourg with floral arrangements. On Friday, June 13, 2025 approximate 10 staff members
Video – Photo Gallery – Annual Review for Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment Royal Canadian Air Cadet Corps #88
The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment Royal Canadian Air Cadet Corps #88 held their annual Ceremonial Review on Thursday,
Video – Terry Fox Public School “Fix-It” Students Proudly Unveil Year End Project
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GiR-j8pVlk It was easy to see the pride of accomplishment in students from Terry Fox Public School on Thursday, June
In My Opinion – Is It Time to Bid Adieu to the Cobourg Police Chief?
Maybe it’s come to that time that we bid adieu to the Cobourg Police Chief. Chief Paul VandeGraaf came to
Port Hope Youth Competing at 2025 Bell Canadian Swimming Trials in British Columbia
A 17-year-old Port Hope youth is competing at the 2025 Bell Canadian Swimming Trials in Victoria, British Columbia this
Video – Black Bear Strolls Through Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUw-SCtpjFY A black bear took a stroll through Port Hope on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. The bear was first spotted shortly
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Video – Breaking News – Cobourg Police Chief Gives Notice of Resignation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFu0Ij-TWHk By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Though the special meeting of the Cobourg Police Services Board had one item on the agenda
Ganaraska Conservation Board Opposes Proposed Conservation Authority Consolidation
The Province is proposing consolidating Ontario’s 36 local Conservation Authorities into seven Regional Authorities. As proposed, the Ganaraska Region Conservation
Northumberland Hills Hospital Launches Emergency Room Wait Time Dashboard and Self Arrival Kiosk
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) announced on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, the launch of a new Emergency Department (ED) Wait
Enbridge Gas Ontario Assists Alnwick/Haldimand Fire Department in Supporting Firefighter Training
Alnwick/Haldimand Fire Department purchase firefighting training materials, through Safe Community Project Assist–a program with the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire
Northumberland County Social Services – Warming Room User Repeats His Plea
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Warming room user Chance Brown addressed Wednesday's meeting of Northumberland County council's Social
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Video – Youth Wellness Hub Northumberland is Now Open in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgMWhpXsbrs&lc=UgxF_CT82LTPI7zLgb94AaABAg The new Youth Wellness Hub Ontario Northumberland facility at 15 Cavan Street in Port Hope is open for youths
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Santa Claus Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXo6avu6UVI The Port Hope Santa Claus parade took place on Saturday, November 29, 2025. With crowds lining Walton Street, the parade
Video – Photo Gallery – CPKC Holiday Train Stops in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIBUwLFkt6w For the first time in the history of the CPKC Holiday Train it stopped in Cobourg on Saturday, November
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Santa Claus Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQpl6_yxfYk It was a perfect winters evening for the annual Cobourg Santa Claus parade on Saturday, November 29, 2025. Starting at
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope’s Annual Candlelight Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAQnzIbtArU It was a beautiful evening for Port Hope’s annual Candlelight Festival on Friday, November 28, 2025. Adding to the celebration
- 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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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
Oshawa FireWolves of the NLL Sign Contract with Defenseman Kyle Rubisch
The Oshawa FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) have agreed to a one-year contract with defenseman Kyle Rubisch,
Video – Mayor Enjoys a Round of Disc Golf in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGuQoOGRDD8 Although he was beat by a rookie, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland enjoyed a round of disc golf in Cobourg
Panthers Snap Four-Game Losing Skid
After four straight losses to open the Provincial Junior Hockey League season, the Port Hope Panthers got their first
Back-To-Back Losses for Port Hope Panthers to Open PJHL Season
The Trent Hills Thunder scored three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the Port Hope Panthers 3-2