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Durham Police – Update – Male Injured in Autonomous Transit Bus Collision
Investigators have an update to the collision involving an Autonomous Vehicle in Whitby from December. On Thursday, December 16, 2021,
Cobourg Police Woman Arrested for Outstanding Warrant
On Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at approximately 4:00 a.m., police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the
HKPR District Health Unit Media Scrum – Omicron Has Turned Conventional Wisdom On Its Head
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The sheer numbers of COVID cases produced by the all-but-unstoppable transmissibility of the Omicron variant has
Campbellford Memorial Hospital – Update on Hospital Services in Response to Omicron
In response to record-high COVID-19 case counts and challenges to health human resources (HHR), Ontario Health has directed all
Cobourg Staff Replacing Police at Outdoor Rink Starting Wednesday
There will be a bit of a change at the Rotary Harbourfront Rink starting on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Cobourg
Municipality of Brighton Adheres to Provincial Restrictions
As of January 5, 2022, at 12:01 am, The Municipality of Brighton will adhere to provincial restrictions and the
Cramahe Shuts Down Two Facilities
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Township of Cramahe has announced the closure of both the Castleton Town Hall and Colborne's
Northumberland County Offers Emergency Child Care for School-Aged Children
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County is co-ordinating with local child care providers to offer eligible health-care and other front-line
Cobourg Outlines Changes for January
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Town of Cobourg's Emergency Control Group thanks the community for their patience and understanding as
RBC Temporarily Closes in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhSYnxmTQCw RBC Royal Bank in Cobourg was closed on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 because of a shortage of staff. A number
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Video – Photo Gallery – Christmas Magic Lights up Northumberland Hills Hospital Courtyard for Holiday Season
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPNR136qFks The spirit of Christmas is shining brightly at Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH), where the Rotary Club of Cobourg Courtyard
Former Haldimand Township Reeve Bill Finley Remembered for 30 Years of Municipal Service
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Bill Finley – a man with 30 years of municipal service to his township among his
Video – Photo Gallery – Bethlehem Walk brings the Christmas story to life at Cold Springs Hall
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zeyAzp-yGE For more than two decades, volunteers in the Cold Springs community have been bringing the Christmas story to life,
Video – Queenies Toy Drive Marks 15th Year with Goal of Collecting Up to 4,000 Toys
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uflMB2VTd6U The spirit of giving is once again taking centre stage in Port Hope as Queenies Bake Shop launches its
Death of Inmate from Warkworth Institution
(Today's Northumberland file photo) On November 12, 2026, an inmate from Warkworth Institution died while in our custody. The individual’s
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Video – Photo Gallery – Bethlehem Walk brings the Christmas story to life at Cold Springs Hall
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zeyAzp-yGE For more than two decades, volunteers in the Cold Springs community have been bringing the Christmas story to life,
Video – Photo Gallery – Parks Canada Undertaking a Major Rehabilitation of Peterborough Canal Dams and Lift Lock
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HKZSrslxDU A major rehabilitation project is underway for the canal dams and the historic Peterborough Lift Lock as Parks Canada
Video – Photo Gallery – Canton Remembrance Day Service Honours Those Who Served and Sacrificed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR1W6zsaszc A Remembrance Day service in Canton brought members of the community together on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, to honour
Video – Photo Gallery – More Than 500 Gather in Cobourg to Remember and Honour Those Who Served
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZTDhjwzrjA More than 500 people gathered in Victoria Park in Cobourg on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, to honour the men
Exclusive – Northumberland County CAO Letter to Cobourg Mayor Raises Questions About Operations at 310 Division Street
(Photos from public meeting at Trinity United Church on November 5, 2026) Today’s Northumberland seeks confirmation of authenticity of letter
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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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Strong Starts Continue for Northumberland’s GMHL teams
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Northumberland County’s teams continue to make an early-season statement in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League,
Cobourg Cougars Winning Streak Extends to Nine Games
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Cougars earned back-to-back victories Sunday and Monday over the Toronto Warriors to extend their Ontario
Cougars Rally to Defeat Toronto Warriors on the Road
Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg Cougars overcame a two-goal deficit in the first period to defeat the host Toronto Warriors
Video – Photo Gallery – Whelan Enjoys Special Homecoming as Windsor Spitfires Defeat Peterborough Petes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqon0q5FhmA For 16-year-old Lauchlan Whelan, Thursday night was about as close to playing in his hometown arena as he could
West Northumberland U15 BB Wild win host Halloween Havoc tournament
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The West Northumberland Wild U15 BB team captured the division championship at its host Halloween Havoc tournament