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Cobourg Announces Potential Flooding Solution
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s NorthumberlandIn response to both historical and recent flooding events along Midtown Creek upstream of the Canadian National
Northumberland Hills Hospital – December Board Meeting
CEO predicts tough winter at NHH Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Between ALC and seasonal surge, Northumberland Hills Hospital president and chief executive
Timber Harvest Taking Place In Northumberland Forest
Trees are being thinned out in Northumberland Forest, but it’s all part of the 2018 Fall harvest that is
NHH Auxiliary Celebrates Half-Century at Petticoat Lane
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s NorthumberlandIn 1968, the Northumberland Hills Hospital Auxiliary opened the Petticoat Lane thrift shop.Half a century later, the
Premier Ford and Premier Legault Call for Federal Compensation for the Cost of Illegal Border Crossings by Migrants
Burden of Cost Unacceptable for ProvincesOntario Premier Doug Ford and Quebec Premier François Legault are calling on the federal
Port Hope Police Media Release
Phone Scam Port Hope Police are warning residents about a phone scam after one resident received a phone call from
Roseneath Emergency Services Facility Up and Running
The finishing touches still need to be added, but the Roseneath Emergency Services Facility is in full operation by
Discipline Hearing For Port Hope Police Officer Set For Next Week
A Port Hope Police officer will face a discipline hearing next week involving numerous Police Service Act charges. Constable JoeAnn
Tender For Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Ray Lobban, Chair of the Board for Community Care Northumberland is very pleased to announce the tender to build
The Salvation Army’s Good Food Box Program Discontinued After Over 20 Years
After over 20 years The Salvation Army’s Good Food Box program has ceased operations. The program was intended to enable
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Change of Command Ceremony at Warkworth Institution
On May 23, 2025, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) held a Change of Command Ceremony at Warkworth Institution,
Video – Provincial Investment Adds a New Tool for Telling Stories at the Canadian Fire Fighters’ Museum in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Hmv0EMOJ5k Canadian Fire Fighters Museum receive over $60,000 to develop interactive exhibits and preserve firefighting history. On Thursday, May 22, 2025, MPP
High-Speed Internet is Taking Root in Rural Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BlMnEAm-S4 Construction underway to connect 11,000 rural homes and businesses Northumberland County is proud to announce that construction of a transformative
HKPR District Health Unit Reporting New Measles Exposure in the City of Kawartha Lakes
The Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit (now legally Haliburton Kawartha Northumberland Peterborough Public Health) has confirmed some
Video – Landmark Habitat Build Houses Seven Families
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HFxaIgH8GU By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The rain was steady Wednesday afternoon but, at the grand opening of Habitat For Humanity Northumberland's
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Video – Proud Parents Show Off Their Young at Nawautin Sanctuary
After what seemed like a long wait, at least seven cygnets came into this world on Monday, May 19,
Video – Always Something New at Nawautin Sanctuary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaabYyHL6iw There is no rush when watching natures creatures. Nawautin Sanctuary always has something new to see - it just takes
Video – Parkrun Welcomes Participants in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM8zk8QSVIU The number of participants is increasing as word spreads about Parkrun in Cobourg. Parkruns are free, weekly community events for
Video – Start of the Sailing Season with the Boats in the Water in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMOtSY2w_Bg Fifty-three-sailboats were hoisted into Cobourg Harbour on Saturday, May 10, 2025. The sailboats were lined up on Friday around the
Breaking News – Video – Home Destroyed by Fire in Alnwick/Haldimand Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZIvX8iWCkk A home was destroyed by fire on Sunday, May 11, 2025 in Alnwick/Haldimand Township. Shortly before noon on Sunday, numerous
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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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Wakely Advances with Barrie Colts in OHL Playoffs
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Port Hope’s Dalyn Wakely and the Barrie Colts have advanced to the Ontario Hockey League’s Eastern
Wakely and Miedema to Meet in Game 7 with OHL Clubs
(Photo gallery) The second-round Ontario Hockey League playoff series between the Kingston Frontenacs and Barrie Colts is heading to a
Local Players Facing Off in OHL Playoff Series
Cobourg’s Ethan Miedema of the Kingston Frontenacs and Port Hope’s Dalyn Wakely of the Barrie Colts are currently squaring
Video – 17th Annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxPUhl56_Ck The 17th annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament kicked off on Friday night at the Jack Burger Sports
Video – Old Puckers Raise Money for Ed’s House
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFisEpWoMVo A special presentation was held at the Cobourg Community Centre on Friday, March 28, 2025 before a charity hockey