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NHH Foundation Announces Plan to Launch a Catch the Ace Progressive Lottery
The Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) Foundation will boldly go where they haven’t yet gone before. The Foundation has announced its
Northumberland County Recognizes Extraordinary Volunteer
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County council kicked off its June meeting by presenting county employee Colleen McCabe with the
Northumberland County Emergency Communications Update Can’t Come Too Soon
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The update of emergency communications for Northumberland County cannot come too soon for Hamilton Township, though
Northumberland County Council – Cobourg Encampment Delegation Gets Supportive Response
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council representatives got a supportive response to their presentation to Northumberland County council's June meeting
Cobourg Looks at Non-Union Compensation Hikes
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland If Cobourg council confirms the actions of this week's special meeting of its Strategic Priorities and
Video – Ogden Point Quarry in Colborne Celebrates 65th Anniversary with Open House
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0SH1Zi5V8o Ash Grove’s Ogden Point Quarry in Colborne celebrated it’s 65th anniversary with a open house on Saturday, June 15,
Video – MNRF Conduct Wildlife Check Station in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEifTSiUwLw Members of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry were busy on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at a wildlife
Unveiling of Masonic Monument at National Air Force Museum of Canada in Trenton
On Sunday, June 9th, 2024, Special Guests M.P. Mr. Ryan Williams, Ms. Tawnya Smith on behalf of M.P.P. Mr.
Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Inducts Fifth Group of Honourees
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame marked a milestone Friday, inducting its fifth group
Video – Northumberland Scottish Festival and Highland Games Takes Place in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mC0MWlV0Te0 The 60th annual Northumberland Scottish Festival and Highland Games were held on Saturday, June 15, 2024 in Port Hope. “After
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Smile Cookie Week a Sweet Success in Support of New Campbellford Hospital
Record-breaking campaign demonstrates the power of community giving The Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) Foundation is proud to celebrate a tremendous
Video – Photo Gallery – Suspicious Fire Destroys Home in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bN34DUvjIpo The Office of the Fire Marshal and Northumberland OPP Crime Unit are investigating after a suspicious fire in the
Quinte West OPP – Walk-In Charged with Impaired (Name Released)
The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges in an impaired driving investigation. On Friday,
Breaking News – Public Health Unit Declares COVID-19 Facility Wide Outbreak at Golden Plough Lodge
The Public Health Unit has now declared the COVID-19 respiratory outbreak Facility Wide. Currently, there are two confirmed cases of
Two Confirmed, Two Suspected Cases of COVID-19 at Golden Plough Lodge
The Public Health Unit has declared a respiratory outbreak on McMillan Cottage which has been identified as COVID-19. As
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Video – Photo Gallery – Students Showcase Creativity and Innovation at St. Joseph During Catholic Education Week
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32dfVI31rXU Students at St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School put their creativity and investigative skills on display as part of Catholic
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Residents Get Sneak Peek at Summer Flowers During Greenhouse Open House
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erFrGq4-OGQ More than 100 people toured Cobourg’s municipal greenhouses on Saturday for an annual open house showcasing the flowers and
Video – Photo Gallery – Barn Fire Causes Over $1 Million Damage in Alnwick/Haldimand Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7i7hIhwkkU Damage is estimated at more than $1 million following a massive barn fire in Alnwick/Haldimand Township on Saturday, May
Video – Photo Gallery – Stories of Fallen Officer Paint an Heroic Portrait
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbRwC-jCjv0 By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The heroic legacy left behind by Ontario Provincial Police Sgt. Brandon Malcolm was shared in loving
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Farmers Market Opens 2026 Season with Music, Tradition and Community Spirit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unkS-XhCmIM The Cobourg Farmers Market returned for another season on Saturday, May 2, 2026, bringing fresh energy, familiar faces, and
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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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Cobourg’s Clow, Whelan at OHL Futures Camp
(Quinte Red Devils graphic) Cobourg’s Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan are among 120 participants at the Ontario Hockey League’s Futures
Video – Photo Gallery – Grand Opening of The Dink Den Social Club/Pickleball in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50iIBjnVD2Y The fast-growing sport of pickleball has a brand-new home in Northumberland County. The Dink Den, Cobourg’s ONLY indoor pickleball club,
Local Players Win OHF U13 Championship with Quinte Red Devils
(Quinte Red Devils photo) Cobourg’s Kade Whelan and Port Hope’s William Beebe recently captured the Ontario Hockey Federation U13 AAA
Video – Photo Gallery – Friendly Rivalry on Ice at Port Hope Firefighters Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWxG-MiZ9k4 The sound of skates cutting across the ice and laughter from the benches filled the Jack Burger Sports Complex
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Win GMHL Russell Cup Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuZ6Lj9CWZs Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Stars shined as the top team in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League this