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Community Encouraged to Monitor Air Quality as Wildfire Smoke Begins Impacting Region
Approximately two-hours after a air quality alert was issued, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit issued a
Breaking News – Northumberland County Withdraws Judicial Review Application
Following a Special Meeting of Council today, Northumberland County Council has made the decision to withdraw its application for
Video – Cobourg and Port Hope Take Part in Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quT2n65GabY The Law Enforcement Torch Run made its annual trip through the area on Thursday, June 5, 2025. The event is
Video – Porta-Potty Goes Up in Flames in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0OppSllJso A porta-potty went up in flames on Wednesday, Junej 5, 2025. At approximately 11 p.m. Cobourg Fire Department responded to
Statement from the Chief Medical Officer of Health
On June 5, 2025, Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health, issued the following statement: “It is with deep
Video – Four Officers Sworn In As Members of the Port Hope Police Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uw6fF-Vk1t0 The Port Hope Police Service gained four new officers at a swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. The swearing-in
Urgent Special Meeting of County Council called for Thursday, June 5th
An urgent special meeting of Northumberland County Council has been called for Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. This
Video – Pergola Torn Down on West End of Promenade in Cobourg Due to Safety Concerns
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoKMDZ8lHhk As time marches on, crews tore down the pergola on the west end of the promenade by Victoria Beach
YWHO Northumberland Launches Virtual Support Services
On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, Youth Wellness Hub Ontario (YWHO) Northumberland is pleased to announce that youth in Northumberland
OPP – Motorcycle Collision Results in Fatality on Highway 401 at Oshawa
Officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Highway Safety Division (HSD) - Whitby Detachment, are investigating motor vehicle collision
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Video – Multi-Guinness World Record Holder Visits Baltimore Public School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOOSruOvT-0 Rev. Dr. Kevin Fast made a special visit to Baltimore Public School on Friday, June 13, 2025 at the
Final Two Weeks of Peterborough’s Writing Instrument Challenge
Community Push Needed to Reach 50,000 Item Goal Before End of June – we need your help! Peterborough’s Writing Instrument
Letter to the Editor: Reader Says Report on 310 Misuses Flawed Data
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Re: Northumberland County Social Services Committee Report 2025-139: Options for Sheltering Models at 310 Division Street Synopsis: The
Video – Second Annual Crowe’s Car Show in Alderville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8zpkGGSZVY It was the second annual Crowe’s Car Show in Alderville on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Over 70 vehicles including hot
Video – Cobourg and Area Museum Opens for the Season with New Exhibit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SBX1F52_EQ Cobourg and Area Museum opens for the season with a new exhibit called, “Cobourg: A Town Built on Dreams.” Dignitaries
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Video – Second Annual Crowe’s Car Show in Alderville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8zpkGGSZVY It was the second annual Crowe’s Car Show in Alderville on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Over 70 vehicles including hot
Northumberland United Way Celebrates “Day of Caring”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LygUvWvaMhY A number of local businesses, nonprofit community living, seniors celebrated the Northumberland United Way’s “Day of Caring” on Friday,
Video – Photo Gallery – Annual Review for Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment Royal Canadian Air Cadet Corps #88
The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment Royal Canadian Air Cadet Corps #88 held their annual Ceremonial Review on Thursday,
Video – Terry Fox Public School “Fix-It” Students Proudly Unveil Year End Project
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GiR-j8pVlk It was easy to see the pride of accomplishment in students from Terry Fox Public School on Thursday, June
Video – 70th Annual Ceremonial Review of 598 Sabre Squadron
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R75u13VfcI The Annual Ceremonial Review of the 598 Sabre Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets took place at the Cobourg Community
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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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St. Mary Student Gets Full Hockey Scholarship
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Following graduation day at St. Mary Secondary School next week, boom! Sophie Harold is outta here
91-Year-Old Achieves Bronze Medal in PickleBall Tournament
Cobourg resident Bob Carson was the oldest athlete of more than 250 participants from across Ontario who competed in
Port Hope Youth Competing at 2025 Bell Canadian Swimming Trials in British Columbia
A 17-year-old Port Hope youth is competing at the 2025 Bell Canadian Swimming Trials in Victoria, British Columbia this
Video – Sprints Highlight a Night of Racing at Brighton Speedway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OE_JAaqROtQ Empire Super Sprints First Visit to Brighton The dirt track at Brighton Speedway saw some action on the last chilly
Wakely Advances with Barrie Colts in OHL Playoffs
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Port Hope’s Dalyn Wakely and the Barrie Colts have advanced to the Ontario Hockey League’s Eastern