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NHH Foundation Aces Fundraising Challenges
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Though a second year is on the horizon where the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation cannot have
“The System Failed” Says The Mother of a Port Hope Man Who Committed Suicide
Spencer Devine was 34-years-old when he took his life on September 15, 2021 by jumping from a railway bridge
St. Mary Secondary School Students in Cobourg Hold Thanksgiving Food Drive
Heading into the Thanksgiving Weekend, students at St. Mary Secondary Schools in Cobourg put together a Food Drive for
Remembering Much Loved Port Hope Man with Candlelight Walk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PytaHo7724A There were tears, hugs and laughter during a candlelight vigil in Port Hope on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 remembering
Late Alnwick/Haldimand Township Councillor Honoured
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland A tireless community booster is gone - but Ray Benns will never be forgotten, thanks to
Charity Golf Tournament Raises Funds for Ed’s House
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNzBDuJCjWI A charity golf tournament was held on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 in Port Hope raising money for Ed’s House
Cobourg Firefighter Posthumously Awarded Medal for Line of Duty Death
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsWe-PRbu7Q A Cobourg firefighter was posthumously awarded the Martin E. Pierce medal from the International Association of Fire Fighters on
Thanks Go to Partners in Mental-Health Initiative
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland On the occasion of Mental Illness Awareness Week (Oct. 3 to 9), Northumberland Hills Hospital Community
Loyalist College and Greencentre Canada Sign MOU
Loyalist College and GreenCentre Canada have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to support innovation in sustainable chemistry and advanced materials. Together, Loyalist College
New Poll Says 70% of Ontarians Support Creation of Three-Year Degrees at Ontario’s Colleges
In a new poll, recently released by Colleges Ontario, results show that Ontarians overwhelmingly support proposals to expand the
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Video – Fire Chief’s Contract States Using Town Vehicle for Personal Use is Permitted
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3RdX02zco8 The unofficial start of summer kicked off with the Victoria Day long weekend. The Victoria Park Campground appears to be
OPP – Paddlers Account for Almost Half of Boating Deaths
Fifty-six (56) paddlers were among the 131 people who lost their lives in boating incidents on Ontario Provincial Police
Haliburton Kawartha Northumberland Peterborough Board of Health Meeting Summary
Medical Officer of Health Updates Dr. Thomas Piggott, Medical Officer of Health and CEO for Haliburton Kawartha Northumberland Peterborough (HKNP)
Video – Historic Milestone for Campus of Care in Campbellford
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7PDG3WwQcQ It was a historic milestone for the Campbellford Memorial Hospital on May 15, 2025. During the announcement of the Provincial
Video – Busy Evening for Cobourg Firefighters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBIStW6SBew It was a busy hour for members of the Cobourg Fire Department on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Within an hour
- Photo Galleries
Video – Always Something New at Nawautin Sanctuary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaabYyHL6iw There is no rush when watching natures creatures. Nawautin Sanctuary always has something new to see - it just takes
Video – Parkrun Welcomes Participants in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM8zk8QSVIU The number of participants is increasing as word spreads about Parkrun in Cobourg. Parkruns are free, weekly community events for
Video – Start of the Sailing Season with the Boats in the Water in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMOtSY2w_Bg Fifty-three-sailboats were hoisted into Cobourg Harbour on Saturday, May 10, 2025. The sailboats were lined up on Friday around the
Breaking News – Video – Home Destroyed by Fire in Alnwick/Haldimand Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZIvX8iWCkk A home was destroyed by fire on Sunday, May 11, 2025 in Alnwick/Haldimand Township. Shortly before noon on Sunday, numerous
Video – Nawautin Sanctuary – Natures Photo Gallery
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx1GwTCC_g8 (Photo gallery) Another beautiful evening at Nawautin Sanctuary in Alnwick/Haldimand Township on Friday, May 9, 2025. Spring and sprung and there
- Crime
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
- Sports
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Wakely Advances with Barrie Colts in OHL Playoffs
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Port Hope’s Dalyn Wakely and the Barrie Colts have advanced to the Ontario Hockey League’s Eastern
Wakely and Miedema to Meet in Game 7 with OHL Clubs
(Photo gallery) The second-round Ontario Hockey League playoff series between the Kingston Frontenacs and Barrie Colts is heading to a
Local Players Facing Off in OHL Playoff Series
Cobourg’s Ethan Miedema of the Kingston Frontenacs and Port Hope’s Dalyn Wakely of the Barrie Colts are currently squaring
Video – 17th Annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxPUhl56_Ck The 17th annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament kicked off on Friday night at the Jack Burger Sports
Video – Old Puckers Raise Money for Ed’s House
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFisEpWoMVo A special presentation was held at the Cobourg Community Centre on Friday, March 28, 2025 before a charity hockey