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Cuts To Autism Protest In Front of MPP Piccini’s Port Hope Office
Approximately 30 people came out to protest the announced cuts to the Ontario Autism Program announced by MPP Lisa
Northumberland Transportation Gets a Boost
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Northumberland-Peterborough South MPP David Piccini has announced that Northumberland will receive $979,946 in support from the provincial
“Love for Lucy” at Beatrice Strong Public School In Port Hope
Left to Right: Riley Nixon, Connor Waddington, Landon Clark, Francis McGriskin and Alexis Caniff A student from Beatrice Strong Public
Ontario Adds New Rest Area on Highway 401
The Ontario Government is improving road safety along Highway 401 with the opening of a new rest area for
Progress on Ontario’s Deficit Comes At A Cost
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland While Northumberland-Peterborough South MPP David Piccini points with pride to the progress Premier Doug Ford is making
Three Cobourg Health Professionals are Guatemala-Bound
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Three Cobourg health professionals will be part of the Horizons of Friendship team travelling to Guatemala on
Cobourg Police Not Releasing If Suspect Was At Warming Room Prior To Robbery
A suspect arrested for robbing Mr. Sub on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 may have been at the warming room
Westbound Lanes of Highway 401 East of Brighton Re-Open
The westbound lanes of Highway 401, just east of Brighton are expected to re-open at approximately 6 p.m. on
Breaking News – Serious Collision Closes Westbound Highway 401 Just East of Brighton
One person is believed to have suffered major injuries following a collision on Highway 401 east of Brighton on
Honouring Police Heroes of the Danforth Shooting In Toronto
Sylvia Jones, Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services, issued the following statement today: "While most of Toronto froze with
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Mark Mills Announces He’s Running for Cobourg Council
Mills states "Fiscal Responsibility, Community Safety, and Transparency" "I am announcing my decision to run for Cobourg council. My goal
Town of Cobourg and YMCA Announce March Break Camp Partnership
Campers to enjoy activities at both facilities The Town of Cobourg and YMCA Northumberland are pleased to announce a new
Response to Northumberland County Housing Fire in Colborne Gets High Praise
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland While there are no updates on the Jan. 30 fire at a Northumberland
Northumberland County Staff Will Compile Affordable-Housing List
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland County council will be provided with a fully updated accounting on the number of Northumberland County
Video – Photo Gallery – In My Opinion – Be Proud Northumberland County – Be Canadian Proud
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbygVjlGUiM Since Afghanistan, Northumberland County residents have lined the bridges along the Highway of Heroes paying their respects to our
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Video – Photo Gallery – In My Opinion – Be Proud Northumberland County – Be Canadian Proud
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbygVjlGUiM Since Afghanistan, Northumberland County residents have lined the bridges along the Highway of Heroes paying their respects to our
Video – Photo Gallery – Enjoying The Beauty of a Canadian Winter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46kF_KhdXxY Stunningly beautiful sunset on Sunday, February 1, 2026 in Cobourg. It’s been a truly Canadian winter with the pure white
Video – Photo Gallery – 34th Annual Polar Plunge Raises Funds for Campbellford Memorial Hospital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5yy1gvZE-o The 34th annual Polar Plunge was held on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in support of Campbellford Memorial Hospital. Approximately $40,000
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – At Least 20 People Displaced Following Apartment Fire in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peFOiCS_HBw Officials are still trying to account for everyone after a Northumberland County Housing Corporation apartment complex was destroyed by
Video – Photo Gallery – Chilly Sunset Along the Lakeshore in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBYsaEqePA0 Cold warnings once again as the area goes into a deep freeze on Friday, January 30, 2026. Another beautiful sunset
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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