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Ontario Provides Additional Support for Municipalities During COVID-19
Financial relief will help ensure the delivery of critical services and keep capital projects on track The Ontario government is
Rotary Harbourfront Outdoor Skating Rink Closing March 8th for the Season
(file photo) The Town of Cobourg would like to inform residents that the Rotary Harbourfront Outdoor Skating Rink will close
VIdeo – HKPR District Health Unit – Alderville Can Expect Steep Increase in Vaccines
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csyLWVgICaA&feature=youtu.be By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Alderville First Nation Chief Dave Mowat may feel his community is being slighted now in terms
Fire Damage Estimated at $100,000 to Port Hope Coin Laundry
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gX3ye5Ae068&feature=youtu.be Port Hope Fire Department was dispatched to smoke in a coin wash on Peter Street on Wednesday, March 3,
Ontario Hires 100 Additional Health and Safety Inspectors
New employees will support business inspection blitz during COVID-19 The Ontario government has hired over 100 new occupational health and
“Fill It Forward” Scores a Big Win
(submitted photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s NorthumberlandThe little pebble dropped into a pond sends ripples in ever-growing concentric circles, but entrepreneur
New Funding Supports Municipal Transit Systems
(file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's NorthumberlandNorthumberland municipalities will share $130,809 to help address the financial impacts of COVID-19 on their
CNL Announces General Manager of the Historic Waste Program Management Office
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Markis (Mark) Hughey as General Manager of the
Waterfront Festival and Ribfest Cancelled for Second Year Due to COVID-19
The annual Waterfront Festival and Ribfest are both cancelled for a second year due to COVID-19. The information was
Northumberland County – County Staff Ponder Vaccine Roll-Out
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's NorthumberlandA number of county staff are participating in work groups looking at facets and options of
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Peterborough County – Essential Ambulance Services Agreement Reached
The County and CUPE Local 4911 signed an Essential Ambulance Services Agreement (EASA) on Friday, November 6. The EASA sets
Four in Five Canadian Drivers See Winter Tires as Essential for Safer Driving
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Winter tires remain an important investment despite the rising cost of living; fewer relying on all-season
Cobourg Mayor’s Office to Establish Virtual Community Ideas Bank in 2027
Cobourg residents will have a new opportunity to share their ideas, suggestions and thoughts about the community when the
Video – Cobourg Celebrates 30 Years of Christmas Magic on November 20
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHjsmImJatw Thirty years of Christmas Magic will be celebrated in Cobourg on Friday, November 20, 2026, as the Town of
Exclusive – Northumberland County CAO Letter to Cobourg Mayor Raises Questions About Operations at 310 Division Street
(Photos from public meeting at Trinity United Church on November 5, 2026) Today’s Northumberland seeks confirmation of authenticity of letter
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Exclusive – Northumberland County CAO Letter to Cobourg Mayor Raises Questions About Operations at 310 Division Street
(Photos from public meeting at Trinity United Church on November 5, 2026) Today’s Northumberland seeks confirmation of authenticity of letter
Video – Photo Gallery – Alderville First Nation Honours Veterans at Annual Armistice Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFx6ku9EzjI Veterans, community members, dignitaries and representatives from across the region gathered Sunday, November 8, 2026, as Alderville First Nation
Video – Photo Gallery – Whelan Enjoys Special Homecoming as Windsor Spitfires Defeat Peterborough Petes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqon0q5FhmA For 16-year-old Lauchlan Whelan, Thursday night was about as close to playing in his hometown arena as he could
Video – Photo Gallery – CN Freight Train Strikes Commercial Truck East of Brighton, Causing Major Rail Disruption
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiuSYd5pCjw There were no injuries, but video capturing the collision is disturbing after a CN freight train struck a commercial
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg’s Largest Christmas Tree Arrives Along Waterfront Ahead of Christmas Magic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0m0Seg-vOUY Christmas is beginning to take shape along Cobourg’s waterfront as the town’s largest Christmas tree was put into place
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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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Cougars Rally to Defeat Toronto Warriors on the Road
Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg Cougars overcame a two-goal deficit in the first period to defeat the host Toronto Warriors
Video – Photo Gallery – Whelan Enjoys Special Homecoming as Windsor Spitfires Defeat Peterborough Petes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqon0q5FhmA For 16-year-old Lauchlan Whelan, Thursday night was about as close to playing in his hometown arena as he could
West Northumberland U15 BB Wild win host Halloween Havoc tournament
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The West Northumberland Wild U15 BB team captured the division championship at its host Halloween Havoc tournament
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Remain Undefeated After Hard-Fought Battle Against Brighton Vikings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMgboo5XFgU The Northumberland Stars kept their undefeated record intact Friday night, October 23, after defeating the Brighton Vikings in a
Cobourg Cougars Drop Dukes to Continue Strong Play
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland After tallying eight goals during a road win Saturday in Aurora, the Cobourg Cougars netted nine more