Today's Northumberland – Your Source For What's Happening Locally and Beyond
Category: Provincial
Ontario Strengthens Enforcement of Stay-at-Home Order
Implementing Stronger Enforcement, Travel Restrictions, Public Health Measures to Stop the Spread of COVID-19 and Save Lives The Ontario government,
Governments Invest in Safer Schools
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Both Federal and provincial governments are investing almost $39-million in the upgrading of infrastructure at local
Ontario Supporting Business Investment and Prosperity During COVID-19
Proposed Act would further minimize existing barriers and red tape The Ontario government is proposing new red tape and burden
Ontario’s COVID-19 Vaccination Strategy Targets High-Risk Neighbourhoods
Approach Will Protect Communities with the Highest Rates of Transmission To slow the spread of the virus and protect communities
Ontario Moves Schools to Remote Learning Following Spring Break
Continued Rise in COVID-19 Cases Demands Shift to Protect Students and Staff and Slow Community Spread The Ontario government, in
Fleet of Ornge Helicopters Changing Colours Throughout 2021
A release by Ornge Media states they will be painting their fleet of helicopters during 2021. Bringing “painting to new
Ontario Expands COVID-19 Vaccination Locations to More Pharmacies
Over 700 additional locations across the province to begin offering AstraZeneca vaccine to individuals aged 55+ The Ontario government is
Federal Government Extends Support for Long-Term Care and Retirement Homes in Ontario
Canadian Red Cross to Continue Assisting Homes in Fighting COVID-19 Outbreaks The Government of Canada is extending the support of
Ontario Enacts Provincial Emergency and Stay-at-Home Order
Additional measures needed to protect health system capacity and save lives during third wave of COVID-19 The Ontario government, in
Ontario Extends COVID-19 Vaccination Booking to More Age Groups
Province makes steady progress on vaccine rollout and leads country with doses administered The Ontario government is extending booking for
Mobile Sliding Menu
- Local News
Video – Ontario Connecting 5,000 More People to Primary Care in Northumberland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4mTVG9QA-w $2,222,300 investment brings the province one step closer to connecting everyone in Ontario to primary care by 2029 The Ontario
Video – Minor Damage After Stove Fire in Cobourg Apartment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNpjfpSVk4U A quick response by neighbours and emergency crews helped prevent serious damage following a small apartment fire in Cobourg
Video – Opening Day of Trout Season Draws Anglers to the Ganaraska River
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnBwA7TJc2w Opening day of trout season drew eager anglers across the region on Saturday, April 25, 2026, with many arriving
Video – Volunteers Clean Up Someone Else’s Mess
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMhMafvXDhg A group of people spent their Friday afternoon (April 24, 2026) cleaning up Telephone Road by Eastons Service Centre. The
“Because of You”: YMCA Northumberland Celebrates Community Impact at 2026 Annual Meeting
YMCA Northumberland hostedits Annual Meeting on April 23, 2026, at The Mill Restaurant & Golf Course, bringing together staff,
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – The Magic of Cinderella Begins Tonight in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2ItwCPF4DI The magic of Cinderella comes to life tonight — Friday, April 24, 2026 — in Cobourg, as the Victorian
Video – Photo Gallery – Sand, Sunset and Surprises Await Along Cobourg’s West Beach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vl7ppVJ4mY4 Visitors strolling along the west beach in Cobourg are being treated to a small but memorable surprise this spring. As
Video – Photo Gallery – Search and Rescue Volunteers Train in Harsh Conditions for Real Emergencies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSOqjz2oBj8 Rain poured steadily over a wooded property off Danforth Road Saturday evening, soaking the ground and reducing visibility—but for
Video – Photo Gallery – Rising Waters Along the Trent River
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OG0NmNj5GjU&t=162s TRENT HILLS, ONTARIO — What’s unfolding along the Trent River this week is a familiar but uneasy spring ritual
Video – Photo Gallery – Lower Trent Conservation Issues Flood Warning for Rice Lake and Trent River
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zg2Te6oG0vU A Flood Warning is issued when flooding is beginning/occurring or when more serious flooding is possible. A Flood Warning requires
- 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
- Sports
- AllBaseballHockey
Local Players Win OHF U13 Championship with Quinte Red Devils
(Quinte Red Devils photo) Cobourg’s Kade Whelan and Port Hope’s William Beebe recently captured the Ontario Hockey Federation U13 AAA
Video – Photo Gallery – Friendly Rivalry on Ice at Port Hope Firefighters Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWxG-MiZ9k4 The sound of skates cutting across the ice and laughter from the benches filled the Jack Burger Sports Complex
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Win GMHL Russell Cup Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuZ6Lj9CWZs Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Stars shined as the top team in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League this
Northumberland Stars One Win Away From GMHL Championship; Host Game 5 Saturday in Colborne
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Stars have taken a commanding 3-1 series lead in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey
Georgian Bay Wins OFSAA Girls Hockey Championship at Cobourg Community Centre
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Georgian Bay District Secondary School captured the gold medal at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations