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Cobourg Launches Survey to Assess Need for Additional Outdoor Pickleball Courts
The sport of pickleball was developed in 1965 and its popularity has grown immensely in the Town of Cobourg
Butterfly Ball Raises $24,000 for NHH Maternal Child Care Program
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Organizers and volunteers with the Northumberland Father-Daughter Butterfly Ball 2022 are delighted to announce that it
Driftwood Theatre Group Visits Victoria Park Presenting Shakespeare
Driftwood Theatre Group visited Cobourg on Sunday, August 7, 2022 with their annual Bard's Bus Tour presenting King Henry
Ontario’s Plan to Build Supporting Stronger Province and Economy
2022 Budget is a plan to help keep costs down for families, support better jobs and bigger paycheques and
Brooklyn Allan of Campbellford is celebrating after winning $100,000 with INSTANT PLINKO
"I enjoy playing the occasional INSTANT PLINKO ticket," Brooklyn shared while at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to
No Injuries After Transport Goes Down Steep Embankment on Highway 401 at Brighton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Y7vsx-8PQk There were no injuries following a two vehicle collision on Highway 401 at Brighton on Monday, August 8, 2022. Shortly
United Way Northumberland Announces Resignation of CEO and Appointment of Acting Executive Director
United Way CEO Bobbie Dawson announces the resignation and appointment of Acting Executive Director Maggie Darling. CEO of United Way
Quinte West OPP – Vehicle Rollover Results in Multiple Charges (Name Released)
The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges of impaired driving and possessing stolen
Ontario Making it Easier and Faster to Renew Ontario Photo Cards
Digital reminders making it more convenient to keep government-issued ID and licence plates up to date The Ontario government is
Municipality of Port Hope Appoints Fire Chief and Welcomes New Director of Protective Services
The Municipality is pleased to announce that Jeff Ogden has been selected as Fire Chief and Jason Williams has
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Port Hope Council Supports Remuneration Increase Starting Next Term
The salaries for the next term of Port Hope council could rise significantly following October’s municipal election, if ratified
Expanded Weekend Hours for Warming Room Continue in Response to Extreme Cold
With continued extreme cold forecast for this weekend, Northumberland County, in collaboration with the Town of Cobourg By-law Services,
Brighton to Hold Watch Party for Olympian Hallie Clarke
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Brighton native Hallie Clarke is getting set to compete at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in
Video – Photo Gallery – Finding Peace Along Cobourg’s Lakeshore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPW8GOavN1s More people seem to be enjoying leisurely walks along the west breakwall in Cobourg. On Wednesday, February 4, 2026 a
Video – Chilly Night for Residents of Port Hope Apartment Building With No Power
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugAn9FZoYCg An apartment building in Port Hope was without power for most of the night starting on Wednesday, February 4,
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Video – Photo Gallery – In My Opinion – Be Proud Northumberland County – Be Canadian Proud
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbygVjlGUiM Since Afghanistan, Northumberland County residents have lined the bridges along the Highway of Heroes paying their respects to our
Video – Photo Gallery – Enjoying The Beauty of a Canadian Winter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46kF_KhdXxY Stunningly beautiful sunset on Sunday, February 1, 2026 in Cobourg. It’s been a truly Canadian winter with the pure white
Video – Photo Gallery – 34th Annual Polar Plunge Raises Funds for Campbellford Memorial Hospital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5yy1gvZE-o The 34th annual Polar Plunge was held on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in support of Campbellford Memorial Hospital. Approximately $40,000
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – At Least 20 People Displaced Following Apartment Fire in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peFOiCS_HBw Officials are still trying to account for everyone after a Northumberland County Housing Corporation apartment complex was destroyed by
Video – Photo Gallery – Chilly Sunset Along the Lakeshore in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBYsaEqePA0 Cold warnings once again as the area goes into a deep freeze on Friday, January 30, 2026. Another beautiful sunset
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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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Brighton to Hold Watch Party for Olympian Hallie Clarke
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Brighton native Hallie Clarke is getting set to compete at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in
West Northumberland Curling Club Member Competing at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Kristina (Adams) Brauch of the West Northumberland Curling Club is set to play for Team Newfoundland and Labrador at
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