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Video – Barrie Man Travelling from Belleville to Back Home by Kayak Raising Funds for Cancer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUcYdoSFy3U It’s taken three years of planning, but a Barrie man is well on his way kayaking from Belleville back
Ontario Increasing Court Capacity
Province hiring more judges to help reduce backlog of criminal cases and keep communities safe The Ontario government is allocating
New Universal Trail Opened in Northumberland County Forest
On May 31, 2024, Northumberland County officially opened the Porcupine Universal Trail in Northumberland County Forest, made possible through
Video – Town of Cobourg Marks the Beginning of Pride Month With Flag Raising Ceremony
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoS06EzSw8I On Friday, May 31, 2024, at 11 a.m. the Town of Cobourg hosted a flag raising ceremony out front
Pride Month Celebrations Set to Begin in Northumberland
This June, Northumberland County and communities around the globe will be celebrating Pride Month. Pride Month is an opportunity to
Video – Extensive Search at Former Sidbrook Hospital in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9u4r0FBXIA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Hlo689BKAE Emergency services spent several hours searching for anyone who may have been in the former Sidbrook hospital on Thursday,
Video – City of Toronto Renames Centennial Park Stadium in Memory of Former Mayor Rob Ford
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqev-MsUUpw Mayor Olivia Chow, the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, members of the Ford family, other elected officials and
Video – Over 400 People March on Queen’s Park to Demand Government Fund Supervised Consumption Services
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFvlE5GUzdI Over 400 people came out on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 and joined the Friends of Ontario SCS (Supervised Consumption
Video – Two Local Students’ Remembrance Day Poems Go National
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVZF940fcU0 By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Generations of students have entered their poems, artwork and essays in the Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance
Local Teacher Getting Support in His Fight for Those with Parkinson’s Disease
By Cecilia Nasmith/Pete Fisher Local teacher Patrick Steeves is delighted to announce he is 80% of the way to his
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Video – Still Room for Teams at the Upcoming 2026 Castleton Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fxq89xEGLbk A perfect winters evening at the Castleton Sports Club on Friday, February 7, 2026. With snow falling and the lights
Port Hope Council Supports Remuneration Increase Starting Next Term
The salaries for the next term of Port Hope council could rise significantly following October’s municipal election, if ratified
Expanded Weekend Hours for Warming Room Continue in Response to Extreme Cold
With continued extreme cold forecast for this weekend, Northumberland County, in collaboration with the Town of Cobourg By-law Services,
Brighton to Hold Watch Party for Olympian Hallie Clarke
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Brighton native Hallie Clarke is getting set to compete at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in
Video – Photo Gallery – Finding Peace Along Cobourg’s Lakeshore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPW8GOavN1s More people seem to be enjoying leisurely walks along the west breakwall in Cobourg. On Wednesday, February 4, 2026 a
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Video – Photo Gallery – In My Opinion – Be Proud Northumberland County – Be Canadian Proud
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbygVjlGUiM Since Afghanistan, Northumberland County residents have lined the bridges along the Highway of Heroes paying their respects to our
Video – Photo Gallery – Enjoying The Beauty of a Canadian Winter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46kF_KhdXxY Stunningly beautiful sunset on Sunday, February 1, 2026 in Cobourg. It’s been a truly Canadian winter with the pure white
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
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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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Video – Still Room for Teams at the Upcoming 2026 Castleton Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fxq89xEGLbk A perfect winters evening at the Castleton Sports Club on Friday, February 7, 2026. With snow falling and the lights
Brighton to Hold Watch Party for Olympian Hallie Clarke
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Brighton native Hallie Clarke is getting set to compete at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in
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