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Calling All Young Artists: Decorate the Halls of Local Paramedic Bases for Paramedic Services Week
Northumberland Paramedics is inviting children to help decorate the halls of our local paramedic bases with colourful art in
United Way Northumberland Launches 2024-2025 Fundraising Campaign Celebrating 55 Years of Caring
United Way Northumberland proudly celebrated the success of their 2023-2024 fundraising campaign and launched their new campaign in celebration
Update – Cobourg Mayor Responds to Social Media Post Stating “Cobourg Never Cared” About the Homeless
Editors Note - Update - Northumberland County has issued a clarification to Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland's numbers responding to
Northumberland Food For Thought Receives Donation from Kawartha Credit Union
A local financial institution is helping to ensure that healthy, safe food is available for students through school nutrition
Video – SIU Investigating Collision on Highway 401 in Whitby that Resulted in Fatalities
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NafvGoYLjM The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 401 last night in
Cobourg Police Service Provides Parking Bylaw Enforcement in the Township of Hamilton
(Today's Northumberland file photo) This summer, Cobourg Police Service (CPS) members will provide parking and fire route bylaw education and
VIA Rail Enhances Services Between Ottawa and Toronto
HIGHLIGHTS The new 641 early-morning frequency will be launched Monday to Thursday between Ottawa and Toronto, for passengers wishing
Update – Video – Breaking News – Cobourg Urges Province and Infrastructure Ontario to Act on Former Brookside Property
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7sxNI3ScFc Letter from Mayor Cleveland addresses the health and safety of the property, lack of maintenance and adherence to community
MP Philip Lawrence Comments on VIA’s Announcement on Train 641
Philip Lawrence, Member for Parliament for Northumberland—Peterborough South, released the following statement regarding VIA’s announcement today: “I am delighted to hear
Letter from Minister of Education Regarding Cell Phones and Vaping
Dear parents, For the first time in nearly a generation, our government successfully negotiated agreements with all teachers’ unions and
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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
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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
- 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