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Breaking News – VIA Rail – All VIA Rail Trains Across Canada Cancelled
February 13, 2020 - 4:50pm Following an advisory from the infrastructure owner that they are unable to support our operations
Concerns for CN Train Continue in Cobourg’s West End
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jc7mnTFpWdA Concerns about a CN Rail freight train parked in a residential area in Cobourg area growing. The train has been
VIA Rail Cancelling Service Until At Least Thursday Due To Protest
In a press release Senior Director, Corporate Communications for VIA Rail Marie-Anna Murat stated passenger rail service wouldn't be
Tyendinaga Protesters Standing Strong
Click here for interviews Click here for video of camp site They are strong, they are determined and they are steadfast
Rail Blockade Continues East of Belleville by Tyendinaga Protesters In Support of Wet’suwet’en First Nation
A protest continued on Friday, February 7, 2020 east of Belleville blocking all rail lines. Tyendinaga protesters are started blocking
Breaking News – Government of Canada Evacuating Canadians from Wuhan, China
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Harjit
Government of Canada Invests in Flood Mitigation Project in Ontario
For full interview with MP Kim Rudd click here Will upload video of interview and will post as soon as
Justice Minister Announces Support for Justice Initiative
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, was in Cobourg today
Change in Reserve Force Pay Structure
Press Release As promised in Canada’s defence policy Strong, Secure, Engaged, Reserve Force pay is being restructured to align with
Canadian Armed Forces to Rededicate Kandahar Cenotaph
The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) will rededicate the Kandahar Cenotaph in the Afghanistan Memorial Hall at National Defence Headquarters
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In My Opinion – When “Transparency” Becomes Selective Silence
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Over the past decade, the steady decline of local journalism has created a vacuum—one that is
New Canadians Centre Opens Northumberland Office in Cobourg
The New Canadians Centre (NCC) celebrated the opening of its Northumberland office at Watton Employment Services with a drop-in
Video – Photo Gallery – Rising Waters Along the Trent River
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OG0NmNj5GjU&t=162s TRENT HILLS, ONTARIO — What’s unfolding along the Trent River this week is a familiar but uneasy spring ritual
CHC Mobile Community Market Continues and Expands
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Community Health Centres of Northumberland is pleased to announce a third Mobile Community Food Market,
Video – Ontario Investing for Critical Water Infrastructure in Northumberland-Peterborough South
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvXxTnfQWzE Funding will support local housing, jobs and economic growth Significant improvements to aging local water infrastructure, along with new funding
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – Rising Waters Along the Trent River
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OG0NmNj5GjU&t=162s TRENT HILLS, ONTARIO — What’s unfolding along the Trent River this week is a familiar but uneasy spring ritual
Video – Photo Gallery – Lower Trent Conservation Issues Flood Warning for Rice Lake and Trent River
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zg2Te6oG0vU A Flood Warning is issued when flooding is beginning/occurring or when more serious flooding is possible. A Flood Warning requires
Video – Photo Gallery – Fog Blankets Cobourg Lakeshore on Quiet Spring Morning
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOpZsx9GAV8 Foggy weather quietly consumed the area around Cobourg on Wednesday morning, April 15, 2026. A thick blanket of mist rolled
Video – Photo Gallery – Lake Trout Stocking Boosts Fishery Along Cobourg Shoreline
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pbXkNTAQBc Lake Ontario is seeing another boost to its fish population as lake trout were stocked along the east pier
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – Second “Swatting” Incident in Two Days Sends Shockwaves Through Cobourg School Community
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzp1IoK41Y4 Fear and anxiety gripped another Cobourg school on Tuesday after a reported active shooter threat—later determined to be false—triggered
- 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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Video – Photo Gallery – Friendly Rivalry on Ice at Port Hope Firefighters Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWxG-MiZ9k4 The sound of skates cutting across the ice and laughter from the benches filled the Jack Burger Sports Complex
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Win GMHL Russell Cup Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuZ6Lj9CWZs Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Stars shined as the top team in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League this
Northumberland Stars One Win Away From GMHL Championship; Host Game 5 Saturday in Colborne
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Stars have taken a commanding 3-1 series lead in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey
Georgian Bay Wins OFSAA Girls Hockey Championship at Cobourg Community Centre
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Georgian Bay District Secondary School captured the gold medal at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations
CCI Wolves Eliminated from OFSAA Boys Hockey by Tiebreaker
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Collegiate Institute Wolves won their final round-robin pool play game Wednesday morning at the Ontario