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Ontario Cracking Down on Auto Theft and Careless Driving
Province introducing penalties of up to $100,000 and imprisonment for fraudulent vehicle registrations The Ontario government is cracking down on
Breaking News – Port Hope CAO Resigns to Become New CEO for Skilled Trades Ontario
Province thanks outgoing CEO Melissa Young for her leadership in standing up the Agency The Ontario government is appointing Candice
Shelter Operations Continue at Transition House with Reduced Capacity
The Board and leadership of Transition House Coalition of Northumberland are advising that shelter operations are currently continuing at
Cobourg Police Chief Strives for CPSA Compliance
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg Police Service is requesting a 5.5% increase in its 2025 budget which
Art Gallery of Northumberland Submits Larger Budget
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland In spite of Councillor Brian Darling's misgivings over an 80% budget increase, Cobourg council
Cobourg Public Library Budget Will Make an On-The-Job Difference
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland One of the key hopes the Cobourg Public Library has for its 2025 budget
Video – Packed Columbus Community Centre Talks About Saving Heritage Elements of Brookside
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0XxuwWpzyk It was standing room only at the Columbus Community Centre in Cobourg at the local ACO discussed the future
All Ontario Grocery and Big-Box Stores Now Able to Sell Alcoholic Beverages
Final stage of expansion delivers on government’s promise to provide more choice and convenience As the final step in the
Cobourg Fire Department Challenged by Increased Calls
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland Firefighters' work of keeping the community safe means dealing with sharply rising calls for
Days May Be Numbered for Cobourg’s Centennial Pool
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland As much as everyone loves Cobourg's Centennial Pool, Director of Community Services Brian Geerts
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Capacity to Increase at 310 Division
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Councillor Lucas Cleveland engaged Northumberland County council in a discussion of more than an hour's duration
Clarington Council Unanimously Votes to Save Camp 30 Cafeteria Building
The Jury Lands Foundation (JLF) is celebrating a major milestone after Clarington Council unanimously approved a motion that saves
Campbellford Memorial Hospital’s Laboratory Reports Record Testing Volumes and Strong Performance in 2025
Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) is highlighting the significant work and performance of its Laboratory Services following the release of
Cobourg Hopes to Set Up Daytime Warming Hub
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Check the agenda for Cobourg's next council meeting to get the details of a potential daytime
Christmas Miracle in Brighton Revealed
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County Councillor Brian Ostrander shared details of a true Christmas miracle with his fellow councillors
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Video – Photo Gallery – A Memorable Canadian Winter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DYIR5kDtiE Another dousing of the white stuff kept emergency services busy throughout Northumberland County on Monday, January 19, 2026. Numerous vehicles
Video – Photo Gallery – No Injuries After Transport Collides with Antique Store North of Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_M7La7LIdvs There were no injuries after a transport truck struck a pickup truck before slamming into a antique Store in
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
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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