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2024 James Crossen Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Announced
Photo: Melissa Graham - Business Achievement Awards Co-Chair; Aaron Burchat – Alliance Security Systems of Northumberland; Mark Ito –
Cobourg Resident Makes Top 20 List in Push-Up Challenge
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg resident Chris Dingman has made the top 20 fundraisers list in the Canadian Mental Health
Ontario Releases 2023–24 Third Quarter Finances
Despite economic challenges, Ontario is expected to see continued growth On Monday, February 12, 2024, the government released the 2023–24
Video – Damage Estimated at $500,000 Following Fire in Brighton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLlqZ0vF3l4 Damage is estimated at $500,000 following a drive shed fire in Brighton on Monday, February 12, 2024. The two-storey drive
Video – Belleville Requests Assistance from Province Following State of Emergency Declaration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3OKiYsz678 The City of Belleville held a press conference on Monday, February 12, 2024 at City Hall. The conference was lead
Statement from Mayor Neil Ellis Regarding Downtown Belleville
I would like to take a moment to address some of the false narratives that have been circulating regarding
HKPR District Health Unit – Toxic Drug Supply Suspected in Nearby Community
WARNING: Toxic Drug Supply Suspected in Nearby Community The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit)
Video – Cramahe Township Fire Department Responds to Garage Fire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8urGh0DNbU Cramahe Township firefighters responded to a structure fire east of Salem on County Road 2 on Saturday, February 10,
Video – A Bit Early, But it Looks Like It’s Maple Syrup Season
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owf_zlll1cs The trees are tapped and the buckets are filling in Cramahe Township. It was perfect weather on Saturday, February 10,
OFM Has No Authority To Impose Restrictions on Altered Tents for Use at Encampments
The Office of the Fire Marshal of Ontario said they have no authority to impose restrictions on the use
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New Nuclear at Wesleyville — Public Comments Invited
On December 16, 2025, the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) received an Initial Project Description (IPD) from Ontario
Port Hope – 2025 Year In Review
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Now live on the Municipality of Port Hope's website – the 2025 Year In Review. A Friday-afternoon
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
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
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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
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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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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