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Breaking News – Fire Causes Extensive Damage to Colborne Home
Damage could exceed $100,000 following a house fire in Colborne on Sunday, February 9, 2020. At approximately
Native Protesters In Alderville Ask Public To Educate Themselves On Wet’suwet’en
To view video click here Up to 25 Native protesters briefly held up traffic along County Road 45 at Alderville
Rail Blockade Continues East of Belleville by Tyendinaga Protesters In Support of Wet’suwet’en First Nation
A protest continued on Friday, February 7, 2020 east of Belleville blocking all rail lines. Tyendinaga protesters are started blocking
Update – Breaking News – Native Protest Puts A Halt To Rail Traffic
To view video click here Just over 180 passengers on a east-bound VIA train got an unexpected stop in Cobourg
Both Sides Dig In On Strike Action
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland The winter of discontent in Ontario's 2019-2020 school year has sharpened to anger, as both sides
Ontario Expanding Walk-In Mental Health and Addictions Services for Youth in Haliburton
Press Release Ontario is expanding community-based mental health and addictions services for youth and young adults, so hospital emergency departments
Ontario Investing in Tools Needed to Drive a Strong Economy
Press Release $37.4 Million to Support Ground-breaking Research Across the Province The government is committed to building Ontario together by supporting
Inquest Announced Into the Deaths of Four Hydro Workers In Helicopter Crash
Dr. Paul Dungey, Regional Supervising Coroner for East Region, Kingston Office, announced today that an inquest will be held
Correctional Service of Canada Gives More Info on the Prison Needle Exchange Program
The Acting Communications Manager for the Ontario Region of the Correciational Service of Canada gave Today’s Northumberland more information
Brighton Welcomes Doctor To Area
The Municipality of Brighton is pleased to announce that it has entered into a service agreement with Dr. Erin
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Video – Cobourg Police Board Debates Committee Members for Hiring of Next Chief
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1mGvqyRmKI The Cobourg Police Board chose its sub-committee as part of the hiring process for the town’s next police chief
Statement from the Chief Medical Officer of Health Concerning Respiratory Virus Season
On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health, issued the following update on respiratory
City of Belleville Approves 2026 Rates and Fees, Effective Jan. 1
Belleville City Council has approved updates to municipal rates and fees including those for Community Services, Waste Management, Transit
Exclusive – Former Teacher’s Aide from Durham Region Still Seeking Justice After Being Acquitted of Charges
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Ashley Jansen is still seeking justice after being acquitted sexual assault and sexual interference involving a
Mayor Cleveland Presents First “Mayor’s Budget” for Cobourg
Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland has released the Town’s first Mayor’s Budget, proposing a 2026 municipal levy increase of 2.70%.
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – The 10th Annual Castleton Pet Parade Takes Over the Streets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2RqlTYAvgA The 10th annual Castleton Pet Parade took place on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The annual event lets owners bring out
Video – Fresh Blanket of Snow Illuminates Christmas Magic in Victoria Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKBx7K2ONuU With a fresh blanket of snow on Sunday, December 7, 2025, a number of people headed down to Victoria
Video – Tammies Jammies in Full Swing Thanks to Community Efforts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uWyJS_AGwI Tammies Jammies is in full swing this year marking the ninth year for the event. Port Hope Police Constable Tammie
Video – Photo Gallery – Beautiful Evening for a Parade in Warkworth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlt0eBGSvM4 The annual Warkworth Santa Claus Parade took place on Friday, December 5, 2025. It was a beautiful winters evening for
Photos of the Last Supermoon of the Year Over Cobourg
Last supermoon of the year over Cobourg and Victoria Hall on Thursday, December 4, 2025
- Crime
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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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
Panthers Snap Four-Game Losing Skid
After four straight losses to open the Provincial Junior Hockey League season, the Port Hope Panthers got their first
Back-To-Back Losses for Port Hope Panthers to Open PJHL Season
The Trent Hills Thunder scored three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the Port Hope Panthers 3-2