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Riverside Park A Hidden Gem Of Port Hope
One of the many hidden gems of Port Hope is Riverside Park. In 2017 the Municipality was the recipient of
Tranquil Setting Along East Beach In Port Hope
Rocks piled along a quite beach while a kayaker paddles along the shore line at Port Hope's east beach
Northumberland County Council Approves Sweeper Purchase
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Northumberland County council has approved the $310,000 purchase of new sweeper equipment that will offer increased efficiency. At
Northumberland County Awards Tender to Build Campbellford Emergency-Services Base
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Northumberlad County council has accepted the recommendation presented at its July meeting, and awarded a contract to
Northumberland County Commends Long-Serving Employees
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland As a corporation that takes pride in its employee-employer culture, Northumberland County is pleased to plan twice-yearly
Northumberland County Council Hears Half-Way Budget Report
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland With the budget year half-way through, Northumberland County council heard a progress report on 2018's second quarter
Retiring Mayor Warns Colleagues of New Challenges
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Retiring Cobourg Mayor Gil Brocanier warned his county-council colleagues of challenges that await them under new legislation
Northumberland County Becomes Newest Blue Dot Municipality
Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Local Blue Dot Movement members (from left, Diane Hruska, Faye McFarlane, Sandra Campbell and Ken Cameron) join
Renovate Northumberland Re-Opens Expression of Interest Period
Cobourg, ON – July 19, 2018 – Habitat for Humanity Northumberland is pleased to announce that they have re-opened the
Public Awareness & Prevention Key to Battling Invasive Species
Invasive species are a growing concern to the health and well-being of local plant and wild life. Lower Trent
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Hydro One Says the Ice Storm of 2025 is the Worst to Hit the Province Since 1998
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Due to hydro still out in various parts of Northumberland County, Today's Northumberland reached out to
Municipality of Port Hope – Anticipated Storm and Emergency Preparedness
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Municipality of Port Hope is closely monitoring the anticipated storm expected tomorrow, April 2, 2025,
Municipality of Port Hope Launches Strategic Plan Community Engagement
The Municipality of Port Hope is launching community engagement efforts for the development of its next Strategic Plan, inviting
New Report Shows Young People in Ontario Have Little Hope of Buying Homes
(Today's Northumberland file photo) 11 out of 26 Ontario municipalities analyzed in the report were deemed “completely unattainable” Affordability in Ontario
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
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Update – Video – Northumberland County Recovering from Ice Storm
(Photo gallery) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlLoRNDKcvY It’s not over yet- but for the most part, Northumberland County was spared major damage that other areas
Video – Halfway Through the Weekend of Freezing Rain
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=188p2llETS0 Despite the warning of freezing rain - so far, or the most part it hasn’t been that bad. On Highway
Exclusive – Video – Cobourg Man Arrested for Not Allowing Authorities In His Backyard
(videos contain strong language) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YYMgx5BdVk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhJ6k4KfzSI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmyLvWQH5Ag A Cobourg man was arrested on Thursday (March 28, 2025) for not allowing officials into his
Video – Circle K Convenience Store in Colborne Destroyed by Fire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlkbA6wOh9k Damage is estimated at nearly $2 million following an early morning fire that destroyed Circle K Convenience store in
Beautiful Day But Spring Isn’t Here Yet
(photo gallery) Don’t let the beautiful weather fool you - Spring isn’t here yet. It was a gorgeous day in the
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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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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
Video – Eighth Annual PTSD Awareness Hockey Tournament in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RB6Vu0NUYEs The eighth annual PTSD Awareness Hockey Tournament was held on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at the Keeler Centre in
Cobourg Cougars Eliminated From OJHL Playoffs
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Toronto Jr. Canadiens scored three unanswered goals in the third period Sunday night to defeat
Video – Amazing Day Amongst Friends at the Third Annual Travis Gillespie Memorial Hockey Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IYQgXW1hao https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LxX6fk9oU4 The third annual Travis Gillespie Memorial Hockey Tournament took place at the Keeler Centre in Colborne on Saturday, March
Video – Provincial Senior Broomball Championships Held This Weekend in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXoQpz2g5CM The Provincial Senior Broomball Championships are being held this weekend in Cobourg. The action starts at 7 a.m. on Friday,