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Major Fire at Algoma Orchards Gourmet Market in Newcastle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acipWDWey9E&feature=youtu.be Durham Regional Fire Services responded to a fire at Algoma Orchards Gourmet Market in Newcastle early Sunday morning, April
Vehicle Collides With Tow Truck In Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgODTrEHcRA&feature=youtu.be A driver received non-life threatening injuries after the car he was driving collided with a tow truck in Cobourg
Port Hope Advises No Fishing South of CN Rail Tracks and Other Closures
Municipality of Port Hope COVID-19 Update #9: Closure and Cancellation Reminders Municipal Council and staff remind residents to stay home
Few Passengers Taking VIA Rail On Holiday Weekend
Only one person boarded the eastbound VIA train from Cobourg on Friday afternoon on April 10, 2020. What would typically
Inukshuks Appearing On West Pier In Cobourg
A number of inukshuks are on display on the west pier in Cobourg on April 10, 2020. The inukshuks were
Ontario Significantly Expanding COVID-19 Testing
To stop the spread of COVID-19, the Ontario government is implementing the next phase of its strategy to significantly
Port Hope Welcomes New Deputy Fire Chief
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland The Municipality of Port Hope has announced that, effective April 6, Daniel Smith has joined its
Town of Cobourg Helping People Understand What Is and Isn’t Allowed During COVID-19 Times
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPDB93heA9o&feature=youtu.be Town of Cobourg Parks Department staff were out on Thursday, April 9, 2020 putting up signs at the entrances
Northumberland OPP – Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement in Cramahe Township
On Tuesday April 7, 2020 officers from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with assistance from
Cameco Announces Temporary Operational Changes at Port Hope Facility
Cameco announced today that it is implementing a number of temporary operational changes at its fuel services division facilities
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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
Cobourg Council – A Tale of Two Warming Rooms
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg Warming Room and Respite Centre described in glowing terms by Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland
Cobourg Council – Pilot Sidewalk Snow Removal Project Will Be Explored
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland A pilot project to provide sidewalk snow clearing for a set number of seniors will be
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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
Peterborough County OPP – Four Firearms and Over Two Kilograms of Fentanyl Seized (Names Released)
Seven people are facing several charges after the seizure of a large amount of illicit drugs and four handguns. In
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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