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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
Victoria Park 2026 Campground Reservations Open February 2 at 9 a.m.
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Reservations launch with a new online booking system The Town of Cobourg Community Services Division is pleased
Downtown Snow Removal Begins at Midnight on Wednesday, January 28
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Public Works Division will be conducting overnight snow removal in Downtown Cobourg in the early
Police Will Be Freezing for a Reason at the 2026 Polar Plunge on March 22
Cobourg Police Service, Port Hope Police Service, and Community Living & Respite Northumberland once again team up to support
Coldest Night of the Year Walk Returns to Port Hope
Coldest Night of the Year Returns to Port Hope Saturday February 28 for our 12th Year. Our Community Unites in
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New Home, New Opportunities: Apply to Volunteer with the New Golden Plough Lodge
The Golden Plough Lodge is seeking volunteers to help welcome residents to Northumberland County’s new long-term care home as
Video – Sunset at Nawautin Sanctuary in Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoqDprWdBrQ Today (Monday, March 9, 2026) was likely a classic “false spring” in our area. A few days of warm weather
Video – Photo Gallery – Vehicle Wedged Between Tanker Wheels After Collision on Highway 401 Near Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YV_6Nwer5lw Emergency crews responded to a collision involving a car and a fuel tanker on Highway 401 near Cobourg late
OPP – Hamilton Resident Charged Following Threat Made Against Ontario Premier (Name Released)
An individual has been charged by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in relation to a threat made against the
Changes to Disposal Fees at Northumberland Community Recycling Centres Beginning in April
Northumberland County is advising residents that, as of April 1, garbage disposal fees at all Community Recycling Centres (CRCs)
- Photo Galleries
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.
Video – Photo Gallery – What A Difference A Day Makes in the Weather
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQWfBguitRw In less than 24-hours it looks like we’ve gone from above freezing temperatures with fog blanketing the area to
- 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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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
New Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame has announced its first brother-and-sister inductees, five years
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Sweep GMHL Playoff Series Against St. George
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlOtbSDNEbU Five unanswered goals in the third period gave the Northumberland Stars a 7-3 victory over the St. George Ravens
Video – Photo Gallery – Families Enjoy Canada’s Sport at the 2026 Castleton Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkOmkvwhOgA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5GWSjG5Y9M Nearly 30 teams from across southern Ontario took part in the annual four-on-four pond hockey tournament at the Castleton
Video – Photo Gallery – Brighton Native Hallie Clarke Places 19th in Women’s Skeleton Racing at Winter Olympics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhUQTHE01hc Brighton native Hallie Clarke continued to improve and saved her best slide for last in her Winter Olympics debut