Today's Northumberland – Your Source For What's Happening Locally and Beyond
Category: News
Ontario Grant Connects Northumberland Youth Through Music and Technology
Sounds of the Next Generation (SONG) welcomed people to a virtual celebration on Friday, October 8, 2021, marking the
Confirmed Case of COVID at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School
Dear parents, guardians and staff, As always, the well-being of our students and staff is our top priority. With that
Confirmed Case of COVID at Cobourg Collegiate Institute
October 9, 2021 Dear Families and Staff, The well-being of our students and staff is our top priority. With that in
Port Hope High School Students Mourn The Loss of Past and Present Murals
A number of former students of Port Hope High School have voiced their concerns over the school painting over
Ontario Launches Free Menstrual Products in Schools
Three-Year Partnership Will Remove Barriers & Support the Empowerment of Women and Girls Following months of collaboration and negotiation, Stephen
Teacher with Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic School Board Questions COVID Regulations
Today’s Northumberland received several questions from a teacher with the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic School Board.The teacher
Ontario Cautiously Lifting Capacity Limits in Select Settings
Public Health and Health Care Indicators Stable or Improving as Vaccination Rates Increase With public health and health care indicators
The Successes of Pivotal Change in Homelessness 2021 – Northumberland
On Wednesday, October 6th, Transition House hosted an online panel discussion which provided a peek into Northumberland’s homelessness system,
Queenies Bake Shop in Port Hope Gets Set for Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway
Adam Pearson from Queenies Bake Shop on Walton Street in Port Hope spent most of the day preparing for
OFM Investigators Discover Smoke Alarm with No Batteries In Residence of Deadly Fire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2NJZRWMBzI Three investigators with the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office looked for the cause into a deadly fire that claimed two
Mobile Sliding Menu
- Local News
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
- Photo Galleries
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
- 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
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