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Capitol Theatres Red Carpet Gala
The Capitol Theatre Port Hope recently wrapped up their highly anticipated and now annual multi-day community celebration, designed to
Sylvan Glen Bridge Now Complete and Road Reopened
The Municipality of Port Hope is excited to announce that the reconstruction of the Sylvan Glen Bridge is now
Record Result from McHappy Day to Benefit Five Counties Kids in Northumberland
It was the McHappiest Day ever in Cobourg and Port Hope! McHappy® Day held on May 8 at the McDonald's®
Video – Ryan’s Cross-Country Run Passes Through Northumberland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JRwn6434tw An ultra marathon runner from Halifax, Nova Scotia ran through Northumberland County last week joined by local Northumberland OPP
Video – Celebrating Catholic Education Week at St. Joseph Elementary School in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HVTWFmRVbw There was lots happening at St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School in Cobourg on Friday, May10, 2024. A science fair was
McHappy Day in Port Hope
A number of volunteers came out on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 to help celebrate McHappy Day at various locations. In
Video – Cameco Step-Up for Mental Health Fun Run Raises $60,000
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkv9-2U27Jc Over 700 people descended on Cobourg for the third annual Cameco Step-Up for Mental Health 5 Km Fun Run. The
Mass Resignation of Alnwick/Haldimand Township Heritage Committee
By Cecilia Nasmith What to do now that the Heritage Alnwick-Haldimand Committee – representing widely respected expertise and award-winning volunteer
Filming Notice for Netflix Series ‘Ginny & Georgia’ in Cobourg
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Town of Cobourg would like to advise residents that filming for the third season of
Video – Third Annual Ryan Huffman Foundation Golf Tournament Raises Record Amount
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPulXOWl1gc The Ryan Huffman Foundation 3rd Annual Golf Tournament in Support of Mental Health, Addiction and Youth in Sport was
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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
Video – Chilly Night for Residents of Port Hope Apartment Building With No Power
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugAn9FZoYCg An apartment building in Port Hope was without power for most of the night starting on Wednesday, February 4,
In My Opinion – Firefighters Should Have Been Dispatched to Medical Emergency
A rare site took place on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 in Bewdley as an air ambulance
- Photo Galleries
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
- 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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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
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