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Enhancements Planned for Cobourg Transit Service
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Next week's Cobourg council meeting agenda will include a recommendation from council's Public Works, Planning and
Northumberland County Council Directs Operational Changes to Shelter Services
Northumberland County Council today passed a motion directing changes to the operation of the emergency shelter and warming/cooling hub
Video – Canadian Pride Fuels “Buy Local” Movement in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9d1ACwldeqA A wave of Canadian pride is sweeping the nation — and here in Northumberland, we are turning that energy
Breaking News – Transition House Will Raise the Barriers
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Transition House at 310 Division St., Cobourg, will soon be changing how it operates following a
Campbellford Memorial Hospital Unveils New Strategic Plan and Branding
On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) launched its bold new Strategic Plan, setting the course for
Two Standing Ovations, Three Halls of Fame
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Inducted into the Ontario Cerebral Palsy Hall of Fame in 1990, and among the first group
Video – Cobourg Town Hall Meeting Draws Almost 50 Speakers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceKUFYunxJs By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland What Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland termed an important community conversation took place Tuesday night at the
Nighttime Repairs for Campbellford Bridge
Northumberland County will be undertaking nighttime maintenance on the Campbellford Bridge beginning Tuesday, June 24, to help preserve this
Video – Multi-Guinness World Record Holder Visits Baltimore Public School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOOSruOvT-0 Rev. Dr. Kevin Fast made a special visit to Baltimore Public School on Friday, June 13, 2025 at the
Final Two Weeks of Peterborough’s Writing Instrument Challenge
Community Push Needed to Reach 50,000 Item Goal Before End of June – we need your help! Peterborough’s Writing Instrument
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Video – Photo Gallery – Memorable Winter in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg8pmC7bhQo It’s been a memorable winter for those who enjoy the outdoors in Northumberland County. The area has been inundated with
Video – Photo Gallery – Brian McFarlane Showcases Art, Talks Hockey in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij9yzueUTHg Legendary hockey broadcaster Brian McFarlane was on hand at the Northumberland Arts Gallery & Shop in Port Hope on
SIU – Northumberland OPP Officer Did Nothing To Cause Man’s Wrist Fractures
The Deputy Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Stacey O’Brien, has terminated an investigation into the serious injury suffered
Port Hope Mayor to Introduce Budget at January 20 Council Meeting
After taking a collaborative approach first with a traditional format, Port Hope Mayor Olena Hankivsky will introduce her budget
Video – Photo Gallery – Highway 401 Seems to Be A “Free For All” After Another Emergency Services Vehicle Was Hit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7simHNn2FpA For the third time in less than a year an emergency services vehicle was struck on Highway 401 in
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Video – Photo Gallery – Memorable Winter in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg8pmC7bhQo It’s been a memorable winter for those who enjoy the outdoors in Northumberland County. The area has been inundated with
Video – Photo Gallery – Brian McFarlane Showcases Art, Talks Hockey in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij9yzueUTHg Legendary hockey broadcaster Brian McFarlane was on hand at the Northumberland Arts Gallery & Shop in Port Hope on
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
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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