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Northumberland County Goes EV for Latest Purchase
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland When it comes to their latest truck purchase, Northumberland County seems sold giving electric vehicles a
Northumberland County Employees Win Helping Hands Awards
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Proclamations typically end a county council meeting, but one of the May meeting's proclamations contained kudos
Annual Dredging Underway in Cobourg Harbour
Dredging operations at the marina are expected to begin this week and continue through the third week of June,
Breaking News – Former RCMP Officer New Cobourg Police Chief
The Cobourg Police Service Board is pleased to announce that it has selected Chief Superintendent Chris Leather as the
Former Cobourg Resident Imprisoned in Dubai Fears Extradition to South Sudan Could Be a Death Sentence
Hope is fading for a former resident of Cobourg imprisoned in Dubai who fears extradition to South Sudan could
Smile Cookie Campaign Raises Nearly $140,00 for Five Counties Children’s Centre and Peterborough Humane Society
There is a lot to smile about, as the local Smile Cookie Campaign has reached a new fundraising milestone
Government of Canada to Procure New Aircraft for the Iconic Canadian Forces Snowbirds
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, announced today a commitment to purchase a
Ontario Supporting Local Youth Through the Arts
$19,900 Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant Helps Film Access Northumberland Enhance Community Film Programming Ontario is continuing to invest in local
Ontario Boosting Music Industry in Port Hope
New $15,000 investment will support jobs and amplify the local music sector The Ontario government is investing $15,000 to protect
Celebrate Seniors Month with Silver Screamers and Music and Movement
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland June is Seniors Month and, to mark the occasion, the Community Training and Development Centre and
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Video – High Winds Keep Hydro Crews and Emergency Services Busy Across Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSFsaQM9kIk High winds sweeping across Northumberland County on Saturday, June 6, 2026, kept hydro crews, firefighters and municipal workers responding
Video – Photo Gallery – Massive Search Launched for Reported Missing Surfer Off Cobourg Beach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVdIKAgQMWg A report of a missing surfer prompted a large-scale emergency response on Saturday evening, June 6, 2026. Emergency services were
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Pride Takes Over Downtown Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdlluWQMYJk Downtown Port Hope was filled with colour, community, and celebration on Saturday, June 6, 2026, as Northumberland Pride hosted
Video – Northumberland United Way Marks 27th Annual Day of Caring with 150 Volunteers Across 30 Community Sites
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E79Wp1ryPOQ More than 150 volunteers rolled up their sleeves across Northumberland County on Friday, June 5, 2026, as the Northumberland
Update on Town of Cobourg Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan Engagement
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Town of Cobourg Community Services Division would like to remind residents that community engagement for
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Video – Photo Gallery – Massive Search Launched for Reported Missing Surfer Off Cobourg Beach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVdIKAgQMWg A report of a missing surfer prompted a large-scale emergency response on Saturday evening, June 6, 2026. Emergency services were
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Pride Takes Over Downtown Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdlluWQMYJk Downtown Port Hope was filled with colour, community, and celebration on Saturday, June 6, 2026, as Northumberland Pride hosted
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland County Mutual Aid Association Marks 75 Years of Service and Cooperation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4Y1AUeqQ3E The Northumberland County Mutual Aid Association celebrated a significant milestone on Thursday, June 4, 2026, marking 75 years of
Photo Gallery – CAF Members Escape Safely After Coach Bus Fire on Highway 401 Near Brighton
A coach bus carrying members of the Canadian Armed Forces was destroyed by fire on Highway 401 west of
Video – Photo Gallery – Realistic Training Gives Alnwick/Haldimand Firefighters Valuable Rescue Experience
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZlRrib88Jc Members of the Alnwick/Haldimand Township Fire Department recently took part in a highly valuable training exercise that provided firefighters
- 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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Local Players Win Memorial Cup With Kitchener Rangers
(Pictured in graphic: Jared Woolley, top, Andrew MacNiel, bottom) Two Northumberland County hockey players are Memorial Cup champions after helping
Cobourg will still have junior A Cougars due to simultaneous OJHL franchise relocations
The Ontario Junior Hockey Hockey announced the simultaneous relocation of two member franchises Friday, including the Cobourg Cougars, ahead
Cobourg Kodiaks Rally to Beat Brooklin in Major Series Lacrosse Action
Aaron Woods scored four times in the third period as part of an 8-6 comeback victory for the Cobourg
Cobourg Kodiaks Routed by Six Nations in MSL Home Opener
Tied at five goals apiece after the first period, the Six Nations Chiefs pulled away during the final two
Port Hope Panthers Coach Hired by Pickering Jr. A Panthers
(Pickering Panthers graphic) The Port Hope Panthers will have a new head coach next Provincial Junior ‘C’ Hockey League season