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Community Comes Together to Celebrate the 2022 United Way Northumberland Campaign
Community partners, donors, businesses, and government representatives gathered to celebrate the success of the 2022 United Way Northumberland Campaign
Lakefront Utilities Inc. Reviews Cause of April 19th Power Outage
At 6:00PM on April 19th, the power went out for approximately 10,500 customers of Lakefront Utilities Inc. (Lakefront), in
Fairy Month at the Port Hope Public Library
It’s Fairy Month in Port Hope, as the Port Hope Public Library’s Friends of the Library bring the magic
Ontario Advancing Work to Improve Electricity Grid Resiliency
New report assesses best practices following extreme weather events At the direction of Todd Smith, Ontario’s Minister of Energy, the
Ontario Building Safer and Secure Communities
Legislation will clear the path for more people to consider a career in policing and strengthen animal welfare enforcement
Take Refugee Approach to Homeless, Councillor Suggests
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg Councillor Randy Barber has responded to Alastair McKeating's expression of disappointment – on behalf of
Valuable Lessons Learned from CASARA Exercise Held Over the Weekend
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADqNZDs54hA Lessons learned from a Civil Air Search and Rescue Association (CASARA) drone exercise held over the weekend will prove
Let Us Create Offers Enhanced Respite Experience
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland A real work experience, a recreational outlet, a cherished time just to visit with friends –
Ontario Getting More Boots on the Ground by Making it Easier to Recruit and Train Police Officers
Free tuition and expanding enrollment for basic constable training will help address policing shortages The Ontario government is making it
Northumberland Sleeping Cabin Collective Response to Cobourg Council Decision to Reject Sleeping Cabin Village
Citizen group disappointed but not deterred; inspired by broad community support The Northumberland Sleeping Cabin Collective is disappointed with Cobourg
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Cobourg Fire Department Responds Cobourg Police Station for Reports of a Structure Fire
Cobourg Fire Department were called to the Cobourg Police Station on Monday, January 19, 2026 for reports of a
Video – Photo Gallery – No Injuries After Transport Collides with Antique Store North of Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_M7La7LIdvs There were no injuries after a transport truck struck a pickup truck before slamming into a antique Store in
Emergency Shelter Will Continue to Use Recliners Says Interim Executive Director of Transition House
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Interim Executive Director of Transition House, which operates the homeless shelter in Cobourg states he
Northumberland Hills Hospital Launches a New Newborn, Perinatal, Reproductive Care Clinic
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) announced the launch of a new Newborn, Perinatal, and Reproductive Care Clinic (NPR) that will
Video – MPP David Piccini Holds New Years Levee in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6Tnqv80jh0 MPP David Piccini held a New Year’s Levee at the Royal Canadian Legion in Cobourg on Sunday, January 18,
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Video – Photo Gallery – No Injuries After Transport Collides with Antique Store North of Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_M7La7LIdvs There were no injuries after a transport truck struck a pickup truck before slamming into a antique Store in
Video – Photo Gallery – Memorable Winter in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg8pmC7bhQo It’s been a memorable winter for those who enjoy the outdoors in Northumberland County. The area has been inundated with
Video – Photo Gallery – Brian McFarlane Showcases Art, Talks Hockey in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij9yzueUTHg Legendary hockey broadcaster Brian McFarlane was on hand at the Northumberland Arts Gallery & Shop in Port Hope on
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
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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