Today's Northumberland – Your Source For What's Happening Locally and Beyond
Category: News
Ontario Celebrates Small Business Week
Nina Tangri, Associate Minister of Small Business, issued the following statement in recognition of Small Business Week. “On behalf of
Ontario Investing More Than $8.6 Million to Support Women in the Skilled Trades
Skills Development Fund will train more than 1,700 women in the GTA for in-demand jobs in the face of
Ontario Family Doctors Sound Alarm Over New Residency Rule That Could Deepen Family Doctor Shortage
Ontario’s new eligibility rule for international medical graduates could leave hundreds of family medicine residency spots unfilled, warns SGFP The
Parent Shocked After KPR District School Board’s Decision to Ease Up on Vulnerable Record Check
A parent of a child who attends school in the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School system said she’s “shocked”
Engage Cobourg Launches Parks and Recreation Master Plan Project
New Master Plan will provide direction on Cobourg’s parks, recreation and sport facilities, open spaces, and service delivery over
Prosper in Northumberland Collaboration Celebrates the Power of Local Businesses During Small Business Week
This week, Northumberland County and the Prosper In Northumberland collaboration are celebrating the power of local business during Small
Habitat for Humanity Northumberland Launches “Home for the Holidays” Campaign
Habitat for Humanity Northumberland Launches “Home for the Holidays” campaign with $15,000 matching gift opportunity Habitat for Humanity Northumberland is
Letter to the Editor – Reader Says “Cobourg Is Not Northumberland’s Dumping Ground”
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The voices of those experiencing homelessness have been heard. That’s why the 310 Division St. building
Port Hope – Downtown Closures to Accommodate HBIA Trick or Treat Night
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The annual HBIA Trick or Treat night has grown in popularity, attracting over 500 children last
Video – Red Balloons and Red Carpets in Port Hope on October 29
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vp3RsHqe3s (Today's Northumberland file photo) IT: Welcome to Derry's red carpet Canadian Premiere is happening at the Capitol Theatre Port Hope
Mobile Sliding Menu
- Local News
Statement from Cobourg Police Chief Regarding 2026 Operational Budget Estimates
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Statement from Cobourg Police Chief Paul VandeGraaf Each year, the Cobourg Police Service operational and capital budget
Canadian Tire in Cobourg Is Having a Store Renovation Preview Sale Starting Today
(advertisement) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMwaONNXC4I Canadian Tire in Cobourg is having a Store Renovation Preview Sale starting today. From October 31 to November 6, at
Video – Photo Gallery – “IT:Welcome to Derry” at Canadian Premiere in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDECoa9lfQg The Canadian premiere of IT:Welcome to Derry being shown at the Capitol Theatre in Port Hope on Wednesday, October
Northumberland County Votes Warming Hub Will Be in Council Chambers
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Meeting in emergency session, Northumberland County council has voted to locate this winter's overnight warming room
City of Belleville Festival of Lights Kicks Off November 14
This year’s Festival of Lights is set to begin Nov. 14 with a special launch night event. Join us
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Police Hold Multi-Agency Scenario at High School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2esV8V3Xs8 Port Hope Police held a training session at Port Hope High School on Monday, October 27, 2025. Members of the
Video – Tense Moments on Highway 401 East of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6JmI72TGfk A few tense moments on Highway 401 east of Port Hope on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. At approximately 1 p.m.
Video – Blue Jays Watch Party in Port Hope for Game 2 of the World Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBGGdvSsnsg For anyone planning to watch the Blue Jays this Saturday, October 25, 2025 you’re welcome to join in on
Breaking News – Video – Unknown When Power Will Be Restored to Parts of Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuoLZWVfPj4 It’s unknown how large an area of Cobourg is impacted following a power outage late Sunday evening. At approximately 11
Demoltion Has Begun at Former Brookside Youth Centre
Buildings have started to be torn down at the former Brookside Youth Centre located at 390 King Street East
- 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
- AllBaseballHockey
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
Flesch Brothers from Cobourg Representing Canada in Men’s Rugby
Cobourg’s Mason and Noah Flesch, both St. Mary Catholic Secondary School alumni, were in the starting lineup for Canada’s