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Province Launches Largest Competitive Energy Procurement in Ontario History
Procurement will ensure long-term affordability as electricity demand forecasts to rise 60 per cent by 2050 The Ontario government is
Warkworth Resident Antes Up to Win $74,244 with Poker Lotto All In
Rodney Boswell of Warkworth anted up and went ‘ALL IN’ to win the POKER LOTTO ALL IN jackpot worth
Cobourg Resident Celebrating $100,000 ENCORE Win
Saying “yes” to ENCORE paid off for Loretta Reynolds of Cobourg. She matched the last six of seven ENCORE
Video – Concert Band of Cobourg Joined by Cobourg Legion Pipes & Drums
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fA55pgi0tnU The Concert Band of Cobourg held their final concert of the summer in Victoria Park and were joined by
Waterfront Boardwalk in Cobourg Replacement to Begin September 3, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsynWWhLw8g The Town of Cobourg would like to advise residents that the reconstruction of the waterfront boardwalk will begin September
Breaking News – Port Hope Looking for Support from Ministry to Change Fishing Regulations
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Municipality of Port Hope Reinforces Commitment to Natural Resource Protection and Engages Ministry for Support for
Cleanliness of Cobourg Encampment Not The Responsibility of Health Unit
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Today’s Northumberland has learned the cleanliness of the encampment in Cobourg is not the responsibility of
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared on NHH’s Restorative Care Unit
A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared on Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH)’s Restorative Care Unit (1B) after three patients have
Video – Exclusive – Homeless and Addiction – One Person’s Story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8AHY2fIG5Y A homeless man who has been living in a tent spoke to Today’s Northumberland on Monday, August 26, 2024
Video – Military History Comes Alive in Odessa
The Ontario Military Vehicle Association took part in a event in Odessa over the weekend. The event was called BIVOUAC
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One Million Metres and Counting: Northumberland Broadband Project Reaches Major Milestone
The Northumberland Broadband Project has crossed a major milestone, marking a significant step toward bringing reliable high-speed internet to
Port Hope Pioneer Receives Order of Canada Honours
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland A Port Hope pioneer turned up in the latest Order of Canada list, as Rod Stewart
Northumberland Land Trust – Property Once Owned by Farley Mowat Will Be Protected in Perpetuity
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Northumberland Land Trust (NLT) today announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding for
Video – Echoes of 2001: Buried for 25 Years, a Time Capsule Brings Sutherland Place’s Past Back to Life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sv5R7CVuoUo For a quarter-century, it rested in silence beneath the lawns of Sutherland Place Co-operative Housing—sealed in concrete, wrapped in
Video – Photo Gallery – Volunteers Brave Extreme Heat to Honour Canada’s Fallen with Highway of Heroes Cleanup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqv9UO6-uZA While many Canadians were preparing to celebrate Canada Day with family gatherings and fireworks, a dedicated group of volunteers
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Exclusive – Video – Photo Gallery – Minor Copper Theft Results in Major Cleanup Costs for Lakefront Utilities
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19yBz0-w41o&t=137s What appeared to be a minor copper theft has resulted in a massive environmental cleanup that could ultimately cost
Video – Photo Gallery – Trenton’s Delayed Canada Day Fireworks Light Up the Night
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9Onw9zX96A They were delayed by a day because of the weather, but the wait was well worth it as the
Video – Photo Gallery – Multicultural Festival Brings the World to Cobourg’s Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kRQA2I8HHk Cobourg celebrated the diversity that helps define the community during a vibrant Multicultural Festival held at Rotary Harbourfront Park
Photo Gallery – Video – Hundreds Celebrate Canada Day in Cobourg Despite Sweltering Heat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWx6OUQrEdY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6D9uyD9233Y Hot temperatures didn't stop residents and visitors from celebrating Canada's 159th birthday in Cobourg on Tuesday. With temperatures climbing above
Photo Gallery – Video – Fireworks And More Light Up the Sky in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcRgSCu-ZLw They weren’t fireworks that ushered in Canada Day in Cobourg. Well, for the most part, they weren’t. Although a handful of
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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, Coach Part of New GMHL Team in Brighton
By Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League will have a second team in Northumberland County for
World-Class Achievement Recognized at Annual CDSHF Induction
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland A seventh contingent of star athletes has been inducted into the Cobourg and District Sports Hall
Marc Mercier’s Hockey Journey from Timmins to Toronto, Cobourg and Cambridge Too
By – David McPherson/Ontario Hockey Association COLLINGWOOD, ON – Ontario Hockey Association Chairman Marc Mercier and Ontario Junior Hockey League
Video – A Dream Come True for Cobourg Hockey Player Picked in the First Round of the OHL Draft
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq52lR02ATE What a week it has been for Cobourg's Lauchlan Whelan. The 15-year-old hockey standout is still trying to take it
Lauchlan Whelan Drafted by Windsor Spitfires
Cobourg’s Lauchlan Whelan was a first round pick Friday night at the 2026 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection draft