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Wrong Turn Ends In Trouble for Numerous Motorists on Monday North of Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXfmvzVll-A Highway 401 wasn’t the only area that had a multi-vehicle collision on Monday, January 10, 2022. Approximately 20-vehicles were involved
Surfers Waiting for the Perfect Wave Off Cobourg on Lake Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-refdVa5G4 Three surfers braved the cold waters of Lake Ontario just off Cobourg on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. For surfers it’s
Ontario Launching School-Based Vaccine Clinics as Students Return to In-Person Learning
Additional Protections Include Expanded Rapid Antigen Testing and High-Quality Masks for Staff and Students With elementary and high school students
Northumberland Hills Hospital Gives Update On Number of Staff With COVID
Northumberland Hills Hospital has stated the number of staff currently off with COVID-19. Senior Director, Patient Experience, Public Affairs and
Sources Says Suspect Died From Self Inflicted Wounds Following Sundays Wild Crime Spree that Started in Port Hope
Numerous sources have confirmed with Today’s Northumberland the suspect involved in a harrowing crime spree on Sunday that started
Coldest Night of the Year Momentum Builds Across the County
Northumberland County’s Coldest Night of the Year walk-a-thon is ready for whatever the pandemic throws at it, say its
Lester Steps Down From Candidacy
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Citing personal and professional reasons, Alison Lester has regretfully announced her resignation as the Federal Liberal
Ontario Continues to Add Hospital Beds and Build Up Health Workforce
Province Expanding Opportunities for Internationally Educated Nurses to Support Pandemic Response The Ontario government is continuing to accelerate its efforts
Northumberland County Committee Wants Two Issues Referred to the Province
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland At its January meeting, the Public Works Standing Committee of Northumberland County council recommended two items
Northumberland County Committee Hears Golden Plough Lodge Update
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Golden Plough Lodge Administrator Bill Detlor updated the Community Health Standing Committee of Northumberland County council
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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 – Breaking News – OFM Unable to Determine Cause of Fatal Fire in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFnE2JTEY9U The Office of the Fire Marshal was unable to determine the cause of a fatal fire at a Northumberland
Cobourg Mayor Issues Statement Following Northumberland County Warden’s Statement
Friday, January 30, 2026 Statement from the Office of the Mayor I have never directly said or inferred ever the sentiments
Update – Video – Photo Gallery – Investigators Discover Body Found at Colborne Fire Scene
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvUu6WuQdjY A brother and sister stood waiting for any news after their mother was missing after fire engulfed the Northumberland County
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
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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
Video – Snow Covered Hydrants in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXls1Q7-S4w With the amount of snow the area has been getting it’s inevitable that fire hydrants may not be visible
Video – Photo Gallery – It’s a True Canadian Winter As The Snow Just Keeps Coming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7QB_1trMZg It maybe wasn’t as bad as what it was predicted to be, but we still got slammed with another
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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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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
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