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Ontario Farmers Urge Protection of Private and Secure Information
By Keith Currie, President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Ontario farmers put a high priority on protecting data and proprietary information
Municipality of Port Hope to Welcome New Chief Administrative Officer this Fall
The Municipality of Port Hope is pleased to announce that Council has appointed David Smith as the Chief Administrative
Video – Ontario and Canada Provide New Affordable Housing for Individuals and Families Across Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1zuSR8dUFk The governments of Canada and Ontario are committing over $5.7 million to build 28 community housing units in Cobourg,
Installation of Air Conditioner Possible Cause of Minor Fire in Cobourg Home
Cobourg Fire Department were dispatched to smoke coming from a roof on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. At approximately 2:40 p.m.
Habitat Northumberland Moves Another Home – With A Little Help
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72paofkbL8o&feature=youtu.be On Wednesday July 22, 2020 Habitat for Humanity Northumberland moved another house, the second one this month with the
OPP MTO Conduct Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyXDdFAq_k4&feature=youtu.be A number of agencies took part in a commercial motor vehicle inspection in Port Hope on Wednesday, July 22
Ontario Supports Arts and Tourism Sectors in Northumberland–Peterborough South
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gG70XarGDbA&feature=youtu.be On July 22, 2020, Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries, met David Piccini, MPP for
Local Residents Help GIve HMCS Ojibwa a Fresh Coat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1Dwg9t5lTs Below a tour of the inside of HMCS Ojibwa https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dlcc2KJ2lQ8&feature=youtu.be Today’s Northumberland took a trip to Lake Erie with a number
Bewdley Man $1 Million Richer After Winning Top Prize with INSTANT $1 MILLION ROYALE
Denys Haynes of Bewdley is a cancer survivor, and now a millionaire Denys, a 61-year old welder, discovered his win
Government of Canada’s Emergency Community Support Fund Supports Northumberland County
On May 19, United Way Northumberland launched a call for applications for the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF). The
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In My Opinion – We All Need To Be Heard and Informed For Our Future
A new year, a new dawn. There were many stories that Today’s Northumberland brought to you in the last 365
Video – Photo Gallery – Picturesque Sunset Along Cobourg Pier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGvmUXvkOTw The wind was whipping up Lake Ontario, but it was a beautiful sunset on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 in
Video – Photo Gallery – Windy Day Along the Lakeshore in Cobourg and Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhCOHk2cMJI Another windy day along the lakeshore in Northumberland County on Monday, December 29, 2025. With gusts up to 88 kph
Update on Watermain Break in Downtown Port Hope
At approximately 8:45 a.m. on December 28, 2025, a watermain break occurred at the northwest corner of the Walton
Video – So Far Only Minor Issues with the Freezing Rain in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLkoYDLZ54E So far, for the most part, so good. The freezing rain has hit the Northumberland County area, but so far,
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Video – Photo Gallery – Picturesque Sunset Along Cobourg Pier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGvmUXvkOTw The wind was whipping up Lake Ontario, but it was a beautiful sunset on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 in
Video – Photo Gallery – Special Guests Brought In for St. Peter’s Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXFjjyYkBOI There were a few extra guests at the St. Peter’s Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service in Cobourg. To be precise,
Exclusive – Video – Photo Gallery – Grinch Takes The Fun Out of Christmas in Bowmanville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92UfKGfuDlY The Clay family has been served notice from the Municipality of Clarington - Skelly’s got to go. Skelly has been
Video – Christmas Lights at Old Scugog Road in Bowmanville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGauc6EJVEY Anyone who lives in driving distance of Bowmanville, either knows of, and likely has visited Old Scugog Road to
Video – Photo Gallery – Trent Hills Fire Department Toy Drive Is What Christmas Is All About
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8e0wkkJIjQ The Trent Hills Fire Department Toy Drive wrapped up on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at the Trent Hills Emergency
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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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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
OJHL Prospect Series will have games in Cobourg and Feature Local Players
Rosters were announced recently for the Zach Hyman Ontario Junior Hockey League Prospect Series and feature a number of
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