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Video – Rocky Voyage for New Owner of 53′ Carver on Lake Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Vy67nPkzVQ It wasn’t the trip he expected after purchasing a 53-foot cabin cruiser and sailing down Lake Ontario on Tuesday,
Video – Emergency Services Take Precautions After Replica Grenade Discovered in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Cp7rij7iAs Work came to a halt on Thursday, June 20, 2024 as workers discovered what was believed to be a
Nearly 200 New Child Case Spaces Opening in Northumberland County This Year
181 new child care spaces opening in Northumberland this year In response to the growing demand for licensed child care
Ontario Protecting Environment from Harmful Invasive Species
$16 million investment will help communities better manage this growing threat The Ontario government is investing $16 million over three
Port Hope Celebrates Lions Club as First Room Sponsor of Town Park Recreation Centre Expansion
The Municipality of Port Hope is proud to announce the Lions Club of Port Hope as the inaugural room
Northumberland County Gives Update on Progress of 310 Division Street
Progress continues on the renovations and service plans to relocate and modernize homeless shelter services at 310 Division Street,
Ontario Connecting More Seniors to Dental Care and Affordable Prescription Drugs
Increased income eligibility will expand access to care for low-income seniors The Ontario government is ensuring that the province’s most
NHH Foundation Announces Plan to Launch a Catch the Ace Progressive Lottery
The Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) Foundation will boldly go where they haven’t yet gone before. The Foundation has announced its
Northumberland County Recognizes Extraordinary Volunteer
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County council kicked off its June meeting by presenting county employee Colleen McCabe with the
Northumberland County Emergency Communications Update Can’t Come Too Soon
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The update of emergency communications for Northumberland County cannot come too soon for Hamilton Township, though
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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
Video – Photo Gallery – So Much To Do In A Winter Paradise
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faeSC1QkUDA There was so much to do in a Canadian winter paradise on Thursday, January 15, 2026 in the Cobourg
Downtown Closures Announced for Next Week in Cobourg
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Town of Cobourg announces intermittent downtown lane, sidewalk and street closures for Monday and Tuesday,
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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
Video – Photo Gallery – Encapsulating Wonder of Mother Nature
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75ybcjd5CBU The encapsulating beauty of the sun setting along Lake Ontario draws people in the summer and winter. Thursday (January 8,
Video – Photo Gallery – Snow Cleared from Downtown Cobourg Overnight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYPrUS11zsQ A fleet of construction vehicles including a grader, dump trucks and more rolled into downtown Cobourg shortly after midnight
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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