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Brighton Resident Concerned Lake Ontario Could Be Repeat of 2017
file photo/Flood 2017 John Martinellow lives 150 metres from Presqu’ille Bay, on Lake Ontario in Brighton is concerned this year
Exclusive – Cobourg Police Receiving Provincial Award for Exceptional Support of the Canadian Forces Reserves
The Cobourg Police Service will receive recognition as a leading employer by the Ontario Council of the Canadian Forces
Local Coalition Urges Provincial Government to Follow Through on Dental Support Program for Low-Income Seniors
A local oral health coalition is encouraging the Ontario government to put its money where its mouth is in
Federal Funding Will Improve Access at Port Hope Firehall
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Northumberland-Peterborough South MP Kim Rudd visited Port Hope's Ontario Street Fire Station No. 1 Wednesday to announce
Rudd Announces $164,000 Investment In A Greener Future
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Northumberland-Peterborough South MP Kim Rudd visited Cobourg's Venture 13 centre Wednesday to announce an investment in the
Breaking News – Minor Electrical Fire At Port Hope Church
The Port Hope Fire Department responded to St. John The Evangelist Anglican Church on Pine Street North for reports
Heavy Rain Brings Flooding To The Area of Northumberland County
Heavy rain on Sunday, March 10, 2019 brought flooding to the areas around
Tanker Truck Rollover Shuts Down Highway 401 at Brighton – Video
Shortly after 10 a.m. on Sunday, March 10, 2019 emergency services responded to the westbound lanes
It Appears Reward Is Worth The Risk For Some Anglers In Port Hope
Just days after a fisherman was rescued by Port Hope Fire Department after
Water Safety Statement Issued for Area
A Water Safety Statement is issued during high flows, unsafe banks, melting ice or other factors that could be
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Former Haldimand Township Reeve Bill Finley Remembered for 30 Years of Municipal Service
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Bill Finley – a man with 30 years of municipal service to his township among his
Video – Photo Gallery – Bethlehem Walk brings the Christmas story to life at Cold Springs Hall
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zeyAzp-yGE For more than two decades, volunteers in the Cold Springs community have been bringing the Christmas story to life,
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
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Video – Photo Gallery – Bethlehem Walk brings the Christmas story to life at Cold Springs Hall
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zeyAzp-yGE For more than two decades, volunteers in the Cold Springs community have been bringing the Christmas story to life,
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
- 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