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PHHS Athlete Sydney Watson Earns Medal in OFSAA Badminton
By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland Port Hope High School's Sydney Watson had a strong showing as she competed at the OFSAA
Spicer New Panthers Assistant Coach as Armour Promoted to Cougars
By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland Former team captain Jacob Spicer is joining the Port Hope Panthers junior C hockey club as
Two Virtual Softball Ontario Umpire Clinics Scheduled
Cobourg Legion Minor Softball Organization is promoting two upcoming virtual umpire clinics for any students looking to take on
Sports Spotlight with Jeff Gard – Interview with Hockey Players Dalyn Wakely, Beckett Ewart and Mike McIvor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVg9k2fPRRs Jeff Gard was joined on his Sports Spotlight show this week on Northumberland 89.7 FM by three local hockey players
Cobourg Cougars Announce New Head Coach and General Manager
By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg Cougars once again have a new head coach and general manager. Just days after a
West Northumberland Wild Conclude Season with Year End Banquet and Awards Ceremony
The West Northumberland Wild concluded the 2021/2022 season with their year end banquet and awards ceremony at the Cobourg
Sport of Wind Foiling Catching On
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjaIAAA2BDc The sport of wind foiling seems to be catching on in the area. Wind foiling has a much smaller sail
Jr. Canadiens Defeat Cobourg Cougars in Conference Final
By Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Cougars' playoff run has come to an end. Four unanswered goals in the second period,
Last Call for Applications for Ross Quigley Youth in Sport Award
By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland Ross Quigley's legacy in local sports will never be forgotten. Quigley, who passed away in December, was
Sports Spotlight with Jeff Gard – Interview with Brad Gushue and WNCC junior curler Theodore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBA6i4Zyqy4 Theodore, a junior curler from the West Northumberland Curling Club, joined Jeff Gard on his Sports Spotlight show this
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Expanded Weekend Hours for Warming Room Continue in Response to Extreme Cold
With continued extreme cold forecast for this weekend, Northumberland County, in collaboration with the Town of Cobourg By-law Services,
Brighton to Hold Watch Party for Olympian Hallie Clarke
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Brighton native Hallie Clarke is getting set to compete at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in
Video – Photo Gallery – Finding Peace Along Cobourg’s Lakeshore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPW8GOavN1s More people seem to be enjoying leisurely walks along the west breakwall in Cobourg. On Wednesday, February 4, 2026 a
Video – Chilly Night for Residents of Port Hope Apartment Building With No Power
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugAn9FZoYCg An apartment building in Port Hope was without power for most of the night starting on Wednesday, February 4,
In My Opinion – Firefighters Should Have Been Dispatched to Medical Emergency
A rare site took place on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 in Bewdley as an air ambulance landed in a
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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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Brighton to Hold Watch Party for Olympian Hallie Clarke
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Brighton native Hallie Clarke is getting set to compete at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in
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