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Making Sure Every Senior In A Long-Term Care Home Locally Enjoys Christmas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5Vjgp2fO9M Every senior at a long-term care home in Port Hope and Cobourg will have a stocking for Christmas thanks
Safe Community Project Zero Gives the Gift of Safety in Cramahe Township
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cramahe Township announces a partnership aimed at improving home safety by bringing fire- and carbon monoxide-related
Ontario Building New Elementary School in Clarington
Investment will Support Access to Quality Education and Child Care Opportunities The Ontario government is investing $19.9 million to build
Ontario Investing in Upgrades and Repairs to Community Agencies
Upkeep and renovations ensuring communities continue to have safe access to services The Ontario government is investing $18.5 million to
Ontario Taking Further Action to Protect Long-Term Care and Retirement Homes
New measures being put in place to keep residents and staff safe against Omicron variant The Ontario government, in consultation
Tammies Jammies Is A “Over the Moon” Community Success
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpX021FEzqQ Port Hope Police Constable Tammie Staples is “over the moon” happy with the success of this years Tammies Jammies. Working
Exclusive – Video – Number of Drug Poisonings in Cobourg Has Tripled Since Last Year
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PYutEWMXuI The number of people that have suffered from drug poisonings in Cobourg has tripled in the last year. In a
Government of Canada, Canadian Armed Forces, and Department of National Defence Apologize to Defence Team Members for Sexual Misconduct and Discrimination
On Monday, December 12, 2021, current and former members of the Defence Team and Veterans who have experienced or
Windy Weather Permeates the Area Causing Downed Power Lines But No Major Damage – Yet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpgHf6z3n54 Windy weather came with a force on Saturday, December 11, 2021. Throughout Northumberland County, emergency services along with work crews
Ontario Taking Action to Protect Against Omicron Variant
Vaccines Remain Best Defence Against COVID-19 and Variants The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health,
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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
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
Northumberland County Responds to Cobourg Mayor’s Interview with Today’s Northumberland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcUQM0ixTjs Northumberland County has responded to comments made by Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland with Today's Northumberland on January 28, 2026. In
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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
Breaking News – Video – Home Destroyed by Fire in Municipality of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbwv06v0LGw A family is homeless after fire destroyed their home in the Municipality of Port Hope on Sunday, January 25,
- 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
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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