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DBIA Meetings Resume – With a Focus on Communications and Security
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland A special guest at Friday’s Downtown Business Improvement Area board meeting – the first since the
NHH COVID-19 Assessment Centre Provides Screening for All Ages
Worrying that you have may have COVID-19? Local screening and assessment services are here and ready to help The Northumberland
Base Camp for First Responders and Frontline Medical Workers near Completion at Cobourg Trailer Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTYZ67zhXFw&feature=youtu.be Planning for emergency responder relief efforts are well underway in the Town of Cobourg as the Victoria Park Campground
Video Tribute to Front Line Health Care Workers by Emergency Services in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtUJ2L_v55U&feature=youtu.be Emergency services video done a few weeks ago at Northumberland Hills Hospital and Campbellford Memorial Hospital for health care
COVID-19 Respite Centre Taking Shape At Victoria Park Campground in Cobourg
Cobourg Police Service and the Town of Cobourg have worked to set up a COVID-19 isolation/care centre for first
Emotional Journey As Hamilton Township Fire Department Honours Those In The Fight Against COVID-19
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bx-V3I66Hs&feature=youtu.be It was one of the most emotional events for Hamilton Township Fire Chief in his three decades as a
NHH Inviting Community Sewers to Support Four Priority Needs for Patients and Area Front-Line Health-Care Workers
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) is inviting local residents who know how to sew or
Security in Downtown Cobourg Topic of Discussion At Upcoming DBIA Meeting
Security in the downtown of Cobourg will be addressed at the upcoming DBIA Board meeting this coming Friday. On Wednesday,
Power Surge Causes Damage To Three Homes In Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuPj8LlO3AI&feature=youtu.be Emergency services in Cobourg responded to Hamilton Avenue for arcing wires and found out quickly there was a bit
Video – Local Partners in Northumberland Team Up To Produce Personal Protective Equipment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vf5h9AD-3Jw&feature=youtu.be By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland An informal network of local manufacturers, makers and volunteers have organized their own supply chain for
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Video – Queenies Toy Drive Marks 15th Year with Goal of Collecting Up to 4,000 Toys
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uflMB2VTd6U The spirit of giving is once again taking centre stage in Port Hope as Queenies Bake Shop launches its
Death of Inmate from Warkworth Institution
(Today's Northumberland file photo) On November 12, 2026, an inmate from Warkworth Institution died while in our custody. The individual’s
Cease of Admissions Order Issued Against New Golden Plough Lodge
The Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care has issued a Cease of Admissions order against the newly opened Golden Plough
Peterborough County Disappointed by Paramedic Strike Notice and Remains Committed to Reaching an Agreement
CUPE Local 4911 has served notice that Peterborough County paramedics will go on strike starting at 6:00 a.m. on
33rd Annual Light Up a Life Campaign Launches Across Northumberland
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) Foundation’s 33rd annual Light Up a Life fundraising campaign launches this week, with appeal letters
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – Parks Canada Undertaking a Major Rehabilitation of Peterborough Canal Dams and Lift Lock
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HKZSrslxDU A major rehabilitation project is underway for the canal dams and the historic Peterborough Lift Lock as Parks Canada
Video – Photo Gallery – Canton Remembrance Day Service Honours Those Who Served and Sacrificed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR1W6zsaszc A Remembrance Day service in Canton brought members of the community together on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, to honour
Video – Photo Gallery – More Than 500 Gather in Cobourg to Remember and Honour Those Who Served
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZTDhjwzrjA More than 500 people gathered in Victoria Park in Cobourg on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, to honour the men
Exclusive – Northumberland County CAO Letter to Cobourg Mayor Raises Questions About Operations at 310 Division Street
(Photos from public meeting at Trinity United Church on November 5, 2026) Today’s Northumberland seeks confirmation of authenticity of letter
Video – Photo Gallery – Alderville First Nation Honours Veterans at Annual Armistice Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFx6ku9EzjI Veterans, community members, dignitaries and representatives from across the region gathered Sunday, November 8, 2026, as Alderville First Nation
- 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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Strong Starts Continue for Northumberland’s GMHL teams
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Northumberland County’s teams continue to make an early-season statement in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League,
Cobourg Cougars Winning Streak Extends to Nine Games
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Cougars earned back-to-back victories Sunday and Monday over the Toronto Warriors to extend their Ontario
Cougars Rally to Defeat Toronto Warriors on the Road
Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg Cougars overcame a two-goal deficit in the first period to defeat the host Toronto Warriors
Video – Photo Gallery – Whelan Enjoys Special Homecoming as Windsor Spitfires Defeat Peterborough Petes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqon0q5FhmA For 16-year-old Lauchlan Whelan, Thursday night was about as close to playing in his hometown arena as he could
West Northumberland U15 BB Wild win host Halloween Havoc tournament
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The West Northumberland Wild U15 BB team captured the division championship at its host Halloween Havoc tournament