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181 New Licensed Child Care Spaces Open in 2025 for Northumberland Families
181 additional children in Northumberland will have access to licensed child care thanks to an expansion initiative to increase
Municipality of Port Hope Launches Ward Boundary and Council Composition Review
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Municipality of Port Hope has launched a comprehensive review of both its Council composition and
Statement on First Anniversary of Beverage Alcohol Sales in Ontario
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The following is a statement from Anne Kothawala, President and CEO of the Convenience Industry Council
Ontario Expanding Access to Community Long-Term Care Services
Province launches program for people to access services offered in long-term care homes so they can age safely at
Ontario Announces New Chair of the Ontario Energy Board
Geoff Owen appointed to help deliver a self-reliant, affordable and secure energy system As part of Ontario’s commitment to build
Video – Photo Gallery – Toronto Professional Fire Fighters Celtic Society Memorial Bike Ride Travels Through Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9jNeZ2FhEM The Toronto Professional Fire Fighters Celtic Society Memorial Bike Ride traveled through Northumberland County raising funds for the Canadian
Video – Photo Gallery – Salmon Run in Full Swing Locally
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVflwbFSKdo By the looks of it, the salmon run is in full swing in local waterways around Cobourg and Port
Northumberland County – High-Speed Train Could Have Local Benefits
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Even though the high-speed electrified Alto train will go from Toronto to Peterborough (and from there
County Council Looks at Power-Outage Impacts
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Councillor Brian Ostrander took a moment at Wednesday's Northumberland County council's Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use
Cobourg Council Asked to Ease Marina Parking Regulations
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Among the correspondence at Wednesday's meeting of Cobourg council's Community Protection and Economic Development Committee was
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Video – Multi-Vehicle Collision Closes Highway 401 East of Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9bP9tu4W5M A busy day for emergency services dealing with numerous collision around Northumberland County on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Two people
Video – Photo Gallery – Highway of Heroes Tribute Concert in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAvFwh4emU4 It was an afternoon of musical reflection at Trinity United Church in Cobourg on Saturday, November 8, 2025. The Highway
Video – Photo Gallery – Poppy Fence Gets a Makeover Along Cobourg Lakeshore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbfFS-zwGoY The Poppy Fence in Cobourg got a makeover thanks to a local artist and her friends. Jenny Duda started creating
Video – 15-Minute Delay by Cobourg Fire Department Responding to VSA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9gwuW4Dhp8 Today’s Northumberland has learned it took fire crews 15-minutes to respond to a person who was vital signs absent
Port Hope Teacher Pleads Guilty to Sexual Offenses Involving Minors
By: Dan Jones, Northumberland 89.7 FM News, Local Journalism Initiative. WARNING: This story contains graphic depictions of sexual misconduct involving
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Video – Multi-Vehicle Collision Closes Highway 401 East of Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9bP9tu4W5M A busy day for emergency services dealing with numerous collision around Northumberland County on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Two people
Video – Photo Gallery – Highway of Heroes Tribute Concert in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAvFwh4emU4 It was an afternoon of musical reflection at Trinity United Church in Cobourg on Saturday, November 8, 2025. The Highway
Video – Driver Walks Away from Spectacular Collision in Hamilton Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1IcrpQtiow Emergency services couldn’t believe the driver of a pickup truck walked away virtually uninjured from a collision in Hamilton
Video – Photo Gallery – Unveiling of National Memorial to the Fallen in Kingston
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkmA9fTa6hg A monument honouring fallen soldiers throughout Canada’s history was unveiled in Kingston on Saturday, November 1, 2025. The memorial kiosk
Video – Port Hope Man “Outraged” Over Halloween Decoration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UabMKE2QTk A Port Hope man said he’s “outraged” when he saw a Halloween decoration on his neighbours property. Jordan Knight was
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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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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
Oshawa FireWolves of the NLL Sign Contract with Defenseman Kyle Rubisch
The Oshawa FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) have agreed to a one-year contract with defenseman Kyle Rubisch,
Video – Mayor Enjoys a Round of Disc Golf in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGuQoOGRDD8 Although he was beat by a rookie, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland enjoyed a round of disc golf in Cobourg
Panthers Snap Four-Game Losing Skid
After four straight losses to open the Provincial Junior Hockey League season, the Port Hope Panthers got their first
Back-To-Back Losses for Port Hope Panthers to Open PJHL Season
The Trent Hills Thunder scored three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the Port Hope Panthers 3-2