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Ontario Taking Over Maintenance of Thousand Islands Parkway
Province also improving Highway 401 between Mallorytown and Brockville to prepare for future widening The Ontario government is taking over
Ontario Increasing Capacity at Quinte Detention Centre
Expansion will enhance public safety The Ontario government has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to expand capacity at the
Cobourg Police Services Board Will Get Outside Assistance with Complaint
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg Police Services Board will refer an anonymous complaint to a third party,
Video – “Community” Is The Key to Success for the Trent Hills Fire Department Christmas Toy Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeB20oWYfa4 It was the best year yet for the Trent Hills Fire Department Christmas Toy Drive. The Trent Hills Fire Department
Cobourg Police Service Board Concerned with Province’s Short-Shifting Non-OPP Forces
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg Police Service Board made clear at its December meeting that it is
Cram-A-Cruiser Events are a Significant Boost to Local Food Bank
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM The monthly Cram-A-Cruiser events organized by auxiliary officers of the Cobourg Police Service have been
Cobourg Police Services Board Asks to Manage its Own Financial Affairs
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland Hit with a surprise $70,000 bill from the Town of Cobourg last month for
Belleville Transit Fare to Increase in New Year
Belleville Transit would like to advise riders that the fees for all monthly passes, single ride tickets and concession
Northumberland-Peterborough South MP Says It’s Time for an Election
A few hours after Chrystia Freeland resigned from cabinet, Northumberland-Peterborough South Member of Parliament Philip Lawrence is calling for
Video – Queenies Bake Shop Toy Drive Reaches Record
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qffeQdqm1Ds By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland For as long as there's been a Queenies Bake Shop in downtown Port Hope,
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Peterborough Paramedics Deliver Near-Unanimous Strike Mandate as Service Faces Growing Staffing and Injury Issues
185 out of 187 paramedics vote in favour of strike as CUPE 4911 members demand action on mental health,
Alnwick/Haldimand Township Deputy Mayor Candidates’ Event Brings Calls for Change
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Both in-person at Fenella Hall and via Zoom, almost 100 people attended Thursday night's debate for
Video – Photo Gallery – Run to Remember Arrives in Cobourg, Honouring Fallen Officers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqQjxmC4hw8 The sound of bagpipes filled Chris Garrett Memorial Park Thursday (September 24, 2026) evening as the National Peace Officers’
Video – Photo Gallery – Ride to Remember Rolls Into Port Hope — 185 Officers Cycling to Honour Fallen Heroes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwEZH4MkQ20 The sound of bicycle tires rolling through Port Hope on Thursday carried a powerful message — remember those who
Video – Belleville Police Reveal Synagogue Attack Was Deliberate Hate Crime
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDQkpFWuwbs ‘You are going to die for the Jews’: Chief says gunman had weapons, ammunition and gasoline as officers stopped
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Video – A New Home for Northumberland’s History: County Archives and Museum Opens Its Doors in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0K6kd4RsC9Q&t=27s Northumberland County’s history has a new home — and it is a whole lot bigger, brighter and more welcoming. Located
Video – Photo Gallery – “Massacre In the Making: Suspect Dead After Gun Battle Outside Belleville Synagogue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rr609emUrKw (President of Sons of Jacob Synagogue, Norm Weddum looks through a bullet hole in a stained glass window of
Video – Photo Gallery – Belleville Community Stands Together at Vigil for Wounded Police Officer and Jewish Community
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLS_3wT2LPo About 60 people gathered in downtown Belleville Monday evening, September 21, for a hastily organized vigil supporting a wounded
Video – Photo Gallery – 45 Years Later, Terry Fox’s Inspiration Still Running Strong in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFeVEVA4riU There was a special reason to celebrate at the annual Terry Fox Run in Port Hope on Sunday. David Willis
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Fall Fair Brings Midway, Family Fun and Demolition Derby
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AR_msXTKV0s The sights, sounds and excitement of the fall fair returned to Port Hope this weekend, with the midway providing
- 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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Cobourg Cougars Edge Lindsay Muskies in Home Opener
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland It was a fresh start for the new Cobourg Cougars in front of their home fans Monday
Northumberland Jacks 16U Makes OBA Championship Tournament Debut
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland A group that began as house league baseball players four years ago, the Northumberland Jacks 16U team
Northumberland Jacks 15U Black Select Team Caps Memorable Season with Top-Eight OBA Finish
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Jacks 15U Black Select Team entered the Ontario Baseball Association championship tournament as one of
New-Look Cobourg Cougars Win OJHL Season Opener in Aurora
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Cougars opened the 2026-27 Ontario Junior Hockey League regular season Friday night with a 5-2
University Women’s Softball to be Showcased This Weekend in Cobourg
(Ontario University Softball graphic) Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Ontario University Softball is set to launch its 25th season as a league this