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Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny 2026 River Race Call for Participants
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Municipality of Port Hope and the Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny Committee proudly announce
2026 Season Opener at The Colborne Art Gallery
By Rosanne Dolan, Colborne Art Gallery artist and liaison The Colborne Art Gallery opens the new season with a “Foot
Battle of the Badges Charity Hockey Night Returns in Cobourg
The Town of Cobourg is pleased to announce that the third annual Battle of the Badges charity hockey game
Supporting Local Food Innovation: BECN and OAFVC Launch Free Training Opportunities for Foodpreneurs
Are you growing a food or beverage business in Northumberland? Entrepreneurs can now access free food and beverage training
Basic Military Qualifications Training to take place in Prince Edward County Ontario
The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) will be conducting a Basic Military Qualification (BMQ) course and conducting tactical training near
Port Hope Community Health Concerns Committee Public Meeting March 9
The Port Hope Community Health Concerns Committee is having their 4th in our Public Meeting Series "Nuclear Issues in
Local Students Protest Student-Assistance Changes
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The change in provincial policy to shift a heavier portion of student assistance into the “loan”
Cobourg Fire Department to Conduct Ice Water Training on Saturday
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Cobourg Fire Department would like to inform the public of scheduled firefighter activity at the
Good Food at the Pancake Brunch – And Good Works Too
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland If you have Shrove Tuesday pancakes in mind for Feb. 17, you could not only get
Video – Still Room for Teams at the Upcoming 2026 Castleton Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fxq89xEGLbk A perfect winters evening at the Castleton Sports Club on Friday, February 7, 2026. With snow falling and the lights
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Update – YMCA Northumberland Reviews Safety Procedures After Child Leaves Program Undetected
On the afternoon of March 6, 2026 during the Beatrice Strong YMCA Child Care after-school program in Port Hope,
Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny 2026 River Race Call for Participants
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Municipality of Port Hope and the Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny Committee proudly announce
Ontario Opens Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment Hub in Durham Region
Province supporting community safety and addiction recovery with 28 HART Hubs delivering care across Ontario The Ontario government is expanding
Tribute for Former Municipality of Port Hope Councillor John Bickle
With great sadness, the Municipality of Port Hope acknowledges the passing of former Councillor John Bickle who died on
Northumberland Land Trust signs agreement for new property donation
The Harris/Slobodian donation will create the 20th nature reserve The Northumberland Land Trust (NLT) today announced that it has signed
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – Durham Edges Northumberland in Shootout to Extend GMHL Playoff Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcfZKoROMrQ The Durham Roadrunners staved off elimination from the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League’s South Division final Friday night
Video – Photo Gallery – Ice Jams Up Ganaraska River in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qo0DCZ-1MU Ice has once again jammed the Ganaraska River in Port Hope, drawing attention from residents on Sunday, March 8,
Video – Photo Gallery – Chasing Waves at Sunset: Surfing Cobourg’s Shoreline
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feW95oBmpsM Three friends spent their Sunday (March 8, 2026) evening surfing on Lake Ontario in Cobourg, chasing the last light
Video – Photo Gallery – Fog Dominates Saturday’s Weather Across Cobourg and Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azi--D6IlV0 Fog was the defining feature of the weather across Cobourg, Port Hope and surrounding areas on Saturday, March 7. While
Video – Photo Gallery – WWII Veteran, Don Smoke Celebrates 100 Years of Knowledge and Love
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPK2wwcfc5Q By Cecilia Nasmith/Pete Fisher They're calling the celebration A Century of Knowledge and Love, as the community gathers on Feb.
- 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
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- AllBaseballHockey
Video – Photo Gallery – Durham Edges Northumberland in Shootout to Extend GMHL Playoff Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcfZKoROMrQ The Durham Roadrunners staved off elimination from the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League’s South Division final Friday night
Quantrills and Canada advance to quarterfinals at World Baseball Classic
Port Hope native Cal Quantrill earned the win on the mound for Canada in a 7-2 victory over Cuba
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars One Win Away from Competing for GMHL Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7YjoNbfoDQ A 3-1 win Wednesday afternoon at the Keeler Centre in Colborne gave the Northumberland Stars a commanding lead in
St. Mary Thunder Capture Bronze at OFSAA Girls Volleyball Championship
(OFSAA photo) Cobourg’s St. Mary Catholic Secondary School senior girls Thunder volleyball team won bronze Wednesday afternoon as the three-day
Video – Photo Gallery – Season Comes To An End for Durham Hawks and Local Players
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvfUdYbVE7w Some familiar names suited up in senior A hockey this season for the Durham Hawks of the Northern Premier