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Grafton Child Airlifted from NHH to Sick Kid’s with Serious Strep Infection
While their daughter is in serious condition in Sick Kids Hospital a Grafton family is going public to bring
Out of Control Vehicle Collides With OPP Cruiser and Tow Truck on Highway 401 East of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Yz6uYxsjZw It was a close call for emergency services on Highway 401 on Saturday, March 9, 2024. At approximately 8 a.m.
Cobourg Man is Number-Two Fundraiser Nationwide for CMHA
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland When the last day passed and the numbers were all in, Cobourg resident Chris Dingman placed
Video – Busy Day for Hamilton Township Fire Department Dealing With Brush Fires
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kOvuLPr98Y It was a very busy day for Hamilton Township fire fighters on Friday, March 8, 2024. Specifically, it was a
Video – Port Hope Issues Emergency Order After Report Shows “Severe Damage and a Substantial Risk of Collapse” to Portion of Former File Factory
(Today's Northumberland spoke with Director, Protective Services and Emergency Management of the Municipality of Port Hope Jason Williams) A portion
Video – COVID Protestor Has His Day in Court
https://rumble.com/v4i49c0-graham-walker-court-decision-cobourg-court-february-23-2024.html A COVID protestor that stood in front of Victoria Hall for approximately two-years on Saturday afternoons had the last
$850 Million Investment in Canadian Forces Base Trenton
On Friday, March 8, 2024, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, visited Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Trenton,
Housing-Start Stats in Northumberland Are Encouraging
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The rate at which new houses are being built in Northumberland County is in line with
Northumberland County Session Faces Accusations of “Fear-Mongering”
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland In spite of Warden Brian Ostrander's appeal for civility and good faith in discussing a contentious
Video – Rescue Dog Gets Rescued by Cobourg Fire Fighters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41cd0m90BR4 A rescue dog lived up to its name in Cobourg on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Cobourg fire fighters were dispatched
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Brighton’s Mayoral Budget Adopted for 2026, Representing a Residential Tax Increase of 4.9%
This budget represents the first time operating under the Strong Mayor, Building Homes Act, 2022 (Bill 3) and the
Video – Driver Has Directional Issues in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwIAIp5DZ88 The driver of a vehicle in Cobourg seemed to have a bit of directional issues on Tuesday, January 13,
The EOWC Announces 2026 Chair and Vice-Chair at Annual General Meeting
On Friday, January 9, 2026, the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus (EOWC), representing the region's 103 municipalities, proudly hosted its
Coldest Night of the Year Walk Returns to Port Hope
Coldest Night of the Year Returns to Port Hope Saturday February 28 for our 12th Year. Our Community Unites in
Initial Project Description Submitted for New Nuclear Project at Wesleyville Site in Port Hope
The Municipality of Port Hope is sharing that Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has submitted its Initial Project Description (IPD)
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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
- 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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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