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Higher-Barrier Shelter Takes Shape at 310 in Cobourg
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland What a higher-barrier homeless shelter at 310 Division St,, Cobourg, might look like was the subject
310 Inspection Includes One Hot Potato
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Recliner chairs on the ground floor of Northumberland County's homeless shelter at 310
Municipality of Port Hope – A Tribute For Former Councillor Jeff Lees
It is with deep sadness that we recognize the sudden passing of Jeff Lees, who previously served as a
In My Opinion – Shhhhh There Was An Elderly Person Missing – Don’t Tell Anyone
Shhhhh - don’t tell anyone, but there was a major search for a missing person overnight in Cobourg. At least
Ontario Investing $26 million to Train More Frontline Staff in Long-Term Care
New funding will support nearly 3,000 new staff in long-term care and allow students to work in their local
COVID-19 outbreak on NHH’s 1B (Restorative Care and Palliative Care) Units Declared Over
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) announced today the conclusion of a COVID-19 outbreak that had impacted the hospital’s first floor 1B
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – No Sign of Elderly Man Missing from Retirement Home
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xx3ZPaACkCo Searchers will resume their search for a elderly person who went missing from a Cobourg retirement on Monday evening. It’s
Video – Repair Work Continues in Port Hope After a Water Main Break Closes Walton Street Bridge
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5VwbeRtG1c Repair work continues on the east end of Walton Street in Port Hope after a water main broke on
Video – Fresh Blanket of Snow Covers the Area – Again
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiEHMW1UaXQ It’s so beautiful after a fresh blanket of snow covers the area. On Monday, January 6, 2026 a blanket of
In My Opinion – A Man Who Loved Many Things Left Us Too Soon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFrQioTb5oc Jeff Lees was a great man who loved many things in life. He loved his family, he loved his friends,
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Video – Photo Gallery – 34th Annual Polar Plunge Raises Funds for Campbellford Memorial Hospital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5yy1gvZE-o The 34th annual Polar Plunge was held on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in support of Campbellford Memorial Hospital. Approximately $40,000
Breaking News – Video – Breaking News – OFM Unable to Determine Cause of Fatal Fire in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFnE2JTEY9U The Office of the Fire Marshal was unable to determine the cause of a fatal fire at a Northumberland
Cobourg Mayor Issues Statement Following Northumberland County Warden’s Statement
Friday, January 30, 2026 Statement from the Office of the Mayor I have never directly said or inferred ever the sentiments
Update – Video – Photo Gallery – Investigators Discover Body Found at Colborne Fire Scene
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvUu6WuQdjY A brother and sister stood waiting for any news after their mother was missing after fire engulfed the Northumberland County
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – At Least 20 People Displaced Following Apartment Fire in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peFOiCS_HBw Officials are still trying to account for everyone after a Northumberland County Housing Corporation apartment complex was destroyed by
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Video – Photo Gallery – 34th Annual Polar Plunge Raises Funds for Campbellford Memorial Hospital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5yy1gvZE-o The 34th annual Polar Plunge was held on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in support of Campbellford Memorial Hospital. Approximately $40,000
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – At Least 20 People Displaced Following Apartment Fire in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peFOiCS_HBw Officials are still trying to account for everyone after a Northumberland County Housing Corporation apartment complex was destroyed by
Video – Photo Gallery – Chilly Sunset Along the Lakeshore in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBYsaEqePA0 Cold warnings once again as the area goes into a deep freeze on Friday, January 30, 2026. Another beautiful sunset
Video – Snow Covered Hydrants in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXls1Q7-S4w With the amount of snow the area has been getting it’s inevitable that fire hydrants may not be visible
Video – Photo Gallery – It’s a True Canadian Winter As The Snow Just Keeps Coming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7QB_1trMZg It maybe wasn’t as bad as what it was predicted to be, but we still got slammed with another
- 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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West Northumberland Curling Club Member Competing at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Kristina (Adams) Brauch of the West Northumberland Curling Club is set to play for Team Newfoundland and Labrador at
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