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Northumberland County Toy Drive
In conjunction with the Trent Hills Fire Department, the Northumberland OPP are participating in a toy drive to help
Christmas Season Begins with the Port Hope Candlelight Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqtL3pljCHM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44WBCRP0Ca8 It was a beautiful evening in Port Hope on Friday, November 26, 2021. With the chill in the air it
Capitol Christmas Festival of Lights and Trees in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qim79u9r_s It’s the Silver Jubilee of the Capitol Christmas Festival of Lights and Trees in Port Hope. The self-guided one-way tour
Ontario Expanding Substance Abuse Program for African and Caribbean Canadian Youth
Protecting our Progress by Increasing Access to Culturally Appropriate Mental Health and Addictions Services Across the Province The Ontario government
Durham Police – Charges Laid in Fraud Investigation
Two suspects were charged following a lengthy fraud investigation in Durham Region. On Thursday, November 18, 2021, the DRPS
Record Crowd for Colborne Santa Claus Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVy84B9aXv4 A record crowd came out to enjoy the 2021 Colborne Santa Claus parade on Saturday, November 27, 2021. Starting at
Santa Claus Parade Comes to Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GeMLUlIV3c Santa made his visit to Port Hope on Saturday, November 27, 2021. Thousands of people lined the streets of downtown
Pedestrian Run Over by Vehicle in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSD1lMpVB7k One person was rushed to hospital after being run over by a vehicle in Cobourg early Saturday morning. At approximately
Miracle On Ice at the Cobourg Community Centre
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ungtyEVs4zY If you were there, it was a night you’ll never forget. It was a very special night at the kick-off
NORAC Receives Ontario Trillium Grant
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNmxmilNCUc On November 26, 2021, MPP David Piccini met with representatives from the Northumberland Aquatic Club (NORAC) at the Jack
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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
Cease of Admissions Order Issued Against New Golden Plough Lodge
The Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care has issued a Cease of Admissions order against the newly opened Golden Plough
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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
- 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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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