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Arson Suspected Cause of Fire at the Old Wesleyville United Church
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEPgF0sBjD4&t=2s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8pUWTosdIQ A fire at the old Wesleyville United Church on April 3, 2021 is believed to have been an act
Cobourg Police Service Requests Compliance with Emergency Brake Shutdown
Individuals that refuse to comply will be charged accordingly.The Cobourg Police Service (CPS) supports all measures necessary to limitthe
Statement from Northumberland County Warden on Provincewide Emergency Brake Shutdown
Northumberland County Warden Bob Crate issued a statement on Thursday, April 1, 2021. “In an effort to curb the third
Ontario Extends COVID-19 Vaccination Booking to More Age Groups
Province makes steady progress on vaccine rollout and leads country with doses administered The Ontario government is extending booking for
Northumberland Hills Hospital is Prepared for Third Wave
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's NorthumberlandAs the third wave of COVID-19 sweeps Ontario and provincial restrictions take effect, Northumberland Hills Hospital
Three Northumberland County Pharmacies Give Vaccinations
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's NorthumberlandThree Northumberland pharmacies are in the next group approved by the province to give AstraZeneca vaccinations
Northumberland Hills Hospital Budget Is In Good Shape
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s NorthumberlandNorthumberland Hills Hospital has many worries – but the one about staying within its budget is
COVID-19 Can’t Keep NHH Foundation Down
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s NorthumberlandNorthumberland Hills Hospital board learned at its April meeting that the NHH Foundation raised $3-million in
Port Hope – Statement from Mayor Bob Sanderson Regarding “Ganny Weekend”
Below is a statement from Port Hope Mayor Bob Sanderson regarding a story that appeared in a Toronto newspaper
HKPR District Unit – Provincial Shutdown Takes Effect With Increased Restrictions
A new Ontario-wide shutdown taking effect this Saturday (April 3) means that it won’t be business as usual in
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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
Lakelands Public Health – Cold Warning Issued as Severe Cold Weather Approaches
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Lakelands Public Health Urges Caution as Low Temperatures Pose Serious Health Risk Lakelands Public Health is issuing
Cobourg Council – Mayor Shares Prime Motivation for Warming Room
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland In debates over a daytime warming room at Cobourg council this week, Mayor Lucas Cleveland said
Cobourg Council – Reform or Else, Mayor Warns Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcUQM0ixTjs By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland has put Northumberland County on notice with his remarks at Wednesday's Cobourg
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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,
Video – Fast and Furious Take Part in a Fun Day on Rice Lake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44nqO6QNDkQ The chilly temperatures didn’t stop a number of people heading to Bewdley on Saturday, January 24, 2026 for some
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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