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Community Petition Launched to Stop Demolition of Historic Camp 30 Cafeteria Building
Hundreds Attend On-Site Events as Call to Transform Site into Community Hub Gains Momentum With Clarington Council preparing to vote
Video – Scary Things Inside and Outside of Victoria Hall in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6C7PglMgiY There are a few scary things inside and outside of Victoria Hall. The "spirit" of Halloween is alive and well
Colborne Man Says It’s Time to Declare a State of Emergency in Northumberland County
In a letter/e-mail send to the Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney, the Premier of Ontario Doug Ford, MPP
Video – Coats for Kids (and Adults) Continues in the Area
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDDMsQ1SsEw Local man picking up the torch and carrying it on for the Coats for Kids program. The program was started
Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Opposes VIA Rail Canada’s Pilot Project to Eliminate Passenger Stops in Region
By: Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, KawarthaNOW Saying it would reduce "essential access for residents who rely on rail
Northumberland Hills Hospital Staffer Will Be Honoured at Toronto Event
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Lola Obomighie, Vice-President of People, Culture and Organizational Effectiveness at Northumberland Hills Hospital, will be honoured
Video – No One Injured As Vehicle Mounts Curb and Skids Across Sidewalk in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qck3lGOqAmU It was just by sheer luck there was no one walking along Ewing Street in the area where a
Video – Photo Gallery – Salmon Run Still Well Underway in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TepJbYJ0btc Salmon run appears to be still well underway along the Ganaraska River in Port Hope. On Sunday, October 5, 2025
Wait-Time Display Coming Soon to Northumberland Hills Hospital Emergency Department
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland An innovation coming soon to the NHH emergency department will create an awareness of wait times
Cobourg Has Acting Director of Public Works and Engineering
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Town of Cobourg has an acting director of public works in the absence of Laurie
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Video – Still Room for Teams at the Upcoming 2026 Castleton Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fxq89xEGLbk A perfect winters evening at the Castleton Sports Club on Friday, February 7, 2026. With snow falling and the lights
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
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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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Video – Still Room for Teams at the Upcoming 2026 Castleton Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fxq89xEGLbk A perfect winters evening at the Castleton Sports Club on Friday, February 7, 2026. With snow falling and the lights
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