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Ontario Proposing Temporary Ban on Commercial Evictions
Government to introduce changes to the Commercial Tenancies Act to protect small businesses The Ontario government announced today that it
Breaking News – Former Port Hope Police Officer Charged with Sexual Assault and Indecent Act
Investigators with the Cobourg Police Service Criminal Investigations Bureau have laid sexual assault and indecent act charges against a
Aub’s Army Creates New Twist for Relay for Life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARjDGfcWWOw It may not have been your typical “Relay for Life” in Port Hope on Sunday, June 7, 2020, but
Heroes Highway Ride Thunders Down Highway of Heroes from Trenton to Toronto
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkIrEPUIAvc&feature=emb_title Hundreds of motorcycles came out to the unofficial Heroes Highway Ride on June 6, 2020. The annual ride traditionally starts
Clarington Fire Department Responds to Brush Fire on Highway 401
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIwl2ytFPDs&feature=youtu.be Clarington Fire Department responded to a smoky blaze on Highway 401 on Saturday, June 6, 2020. At approximately 4:30 a
Canadian Coast Guard Rescues Toronto Man from Lake Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAFg7CnMOuI A Toronto man owes his life to members of the Canadian Coast Guard after he was rescued from Lake
A New Success for Cobourg-Born Sci-Fi Writer
photo credit: Sasha Todorovic By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland A Godfather story set in the clouds of Venus starring Quebecois separatists –
Northumberland County – Task Force Releases Three Initial Recommendations and Calls for Cooperative Action to Drive Recovery
During a meeting yesterday, the Northumberland Economic Recovery Task Force finalized initial recommendations to drive the recovery of local
New Location for NHH COVID-19 Assessment Clinic
Walk-ins are accepted, but to minimize wait times and support physical distancing it is strongly recommended that you call ahead
Fencing and Signs Up – Victoria Beach in Cobourg Closed for Summer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xks7kBrRgXY&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBDsdlypLH8&feature=youtu.be Victoria Beach in Cobourg is now officially closed for the summer. It took approximately three days from the first arrival
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Video – Cobourg Police Assist in Responding to Garage Fire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSRxJp8y5Ak On February 9, 2026, at approximately 11:00 p.m., while conducting proactive radar enforcement on William Street, an officer observed
Belleville Fire and Emergency Services Respond to Structure Fire
Call Received: February 9, 2026 @ 11:18 The Belleville Fire and Emergency Services - Fire Prevention Division investigated a structure
Update – Video – Robert is Back Home with His Family in New Brunswick
After a long journey, Robert Beckett is back home in New Brunswick. Seventy-five-year-old Robert
With the Help from the Cobourg Community, LCBO Staff Save Man’s Life and Reunite Him with Family
By Cecilia Nasmith/Pete Fisher The staff at the LCBO at Northumberland Mall not only saved a man's life, they restored
Good Food at the Pancake Brunch – And Good Works Too
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland If you have Shrove Tuesday pancakes in mind for Feb. 17, you could not only get
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With the Help from the Cobourg Community, LCBO Staff Save Man’s Life and Reunite Him with Family
By Cecilia Nasmith/Pete Fisher The staff at the LCBO at Northumberland Mall not only saved a man's life, they restored
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
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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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Northumberland Breakers Undertow 16U Girls Volleyball Wins Gold
The Northumberland Breakers Undertow 16U girls volleyball team captured the gold medal on Sunday, February 8, 2026, with an
Video – Port Hope Panthers Beat Trent Hills Thunder in PJHL Action
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGgeTMsiSl4 It was Emergency Services Night as the Port Hope Panthers beat Trent Hills Thunder in PJHL action at the
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