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Brighton Prepares to Introduce Automated Speed Enforcement Program to Increase Traffic Safety
To improve public safety and protect vulnerable road users in community safety zones and school zones, the Municipality of
New Campbellford Memorial Hospital Initiative Uses Technology to Support Patients at Home
Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) is proud to announce the pilot of the Rural Stop Gap (RSG) Program, an innovative
The Capitol Theatre in Port Hope Announces Summer Season Rollout Events and Gala
https://vimeo.com/1073724982?share=copy#t=0 Rob Kempson, Artistic Director of the Capitol Theatre Port Hope, has shared programming details for next week’s third-annual Summer
Update: Cobourg Issues Orders to Transition House (310 Division) Under ECE By-Law
Today's Northumberland reached out to the Town of Cobourg concerning the removal of recliners from Transition House/310 Division Street
Cobourg Lions Celebrate 75 Years
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Following three days of hosting the District A3 convention at the Best Western Plus Cobourg Inn
Transition House Removes Recliners From Warming Hub After By-Law Inspection
(Today's Northumberland file photos) After a recent inspection by Town of Cobourg By-law, Transition House (310 Division Street) has removed
Video/Photo Gallery – Float Your Fanny Down The Ganny River Race
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQCvludUG9k The 43rd annual Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny river race took place in Port Hope on Saturday, April
Video – Volunteers Make the Annual Fish Lift in Cobourg a Success
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGDjJabGOsM Once again volunteers helped make the annual fish lift in Cobourg a success on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Over 50
Video – It’s Been A Dream Come True for a Cobourg Woman Playing The Lead Role in Mary Poppins
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1PYBH2fjxo It’s been a dream come true for a Cobourg woman who is playing the lead role in the VOS
Breaking News – Northumberland OPP Investigating Fatal Collision in Alderville
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a serious motor vehicle collision on County Road
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Ontario Investing $10.5 million to Build New School Addition at Merwin Greer School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGzEWzSM6jo Students will benefit from new, modern classrooms that prepare them for good-paying stable careers The Ontario government is continuing to
Northumberland County Takes Action with New Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Plan
To help the community respond to the impacts of climate change, Northumberland County will begin implementation of a Climate
NHH Concludes Fiscal Year with a Surplus, While Strategically Investing in Growth as Community Needs Rise
The Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) Board of Directors, chaired by Cyndi Gilmer, held their annual meeting on, June 24,
Cobourg Firefighters Rescue Cat Stuck in Tree
It may be a rare call, but on Wednesday evening, June 25, 2026, Cobourg firefighters came to the rescue
Video – Learning About Cobourg’s New Parking Regulations The Hard Way
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRS9gMTrjtw Unfortunately a number of people visiting the park and harbour area on Wednesday, June 25, 2026 found out the
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Video – Photo Gallery – Hay Fire on Flatbed Trailer Shuts Down Highway 401 East of Cobourg for More Than Eight Hours
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wRMRI816ZE A stubborn transport-trailer fire carrying a load of hay caused major traffic disruptions on Highway 401 east of Cobourg
Video – Summer Is Here: Time to Relax and Enjoy the Sunsets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50HwsukH6bY With summer officially underway and the winds calming during the evening hours, Cobourg's waterfront provided the perfect setting to
Video – Photo Gallery – PRIDE Festivities Take Over Downtown Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RR501aTCCDs The annual PRIDE festivities took over downtown Cobourg on Saturday, June 20, 2026. One of the highlights of the event
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – Suspicious Fire at Former File Factory in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGaJ3adHi4A Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services responded to a suspicious fire at the former file factory on Cavan Street
Video – Photo Gallery – Thousands Attend North America’s Largest Historical Military Show at Canadian Tank Museum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6r4g189TDiQ The largest historical military show in North America drew thousands of visitors from around the world to Oshawa over
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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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Marc Mercier’s Hockey Journey from Timmins to Toronto, Cobourg and Cambridge Too
By – David McPherson/Ontario Hockey Association COLLINGWOOD, ON – Ontario Hockey Association Chairman Marc Mercier and Ontario Junior Hockey League
Video – A Dream Come True for Cobourg Hockey Player Picked in the First Round of the OHL Draft
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq52lR02ATE What a week it has been for Cobourg's Lauchlan Whelan. The 15-year-old hockey standout is still trying to take it
Lauchlan Whelan Drafted by Windsor Spitfires
Cobourg’s Lauchlan Whelan was a first round pick Friday night at the 2026 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection draft
Municipality of Port Hope Receives $158,200 from Jays Care Foundation
At a Blue Jays watch party yesterday, Port Hope baseball fans, young athletes and community members received exciting news:
Video – Photo Gallery – Toronto Blue Jays Rally to Beat the Baltimore Orioles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-h87bX5jdU Over 41,000 people watched the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at the