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Cobourg Council – Mayor Says Vaccinations Are A Local Success Story
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Vaccinations locally are a real success story, Mayor John Henderson said at this week's Cobourg council
COVID Testing Site Closes in Canton
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland As demand for COVID testing declines in Northumberland, the work of the three testing centres has
Women In Governance: Leadership and Mentoring Program Speaker Series
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Town of Cobourg is pleased to announce that the first cohort of participants have been
Cobourg Players Selected in OHL Draft
By Jeff Gard/TotalSportsNorthumberland.caCobourg’s Ethan Miedema of the Quinte Red Devils had plenty of advance notice the Windsor Spitfires were
Fox On The Run On Cobourg Beach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_f29gDI8J8 People are worried about the health of a fox that is regularly seen in Victoria Park and beach in
Northumberland OPP – Being Prepared Helped Two People Who Were Rescued From Rice Lake
Emergency services are crediting floatation devices for helping prevent a tragedy on Rice Lake on Monday June 7, 2021. At
Port Hope Police Officer Honoured with OACP Award for School Resource Officer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoL9J6Hy3q4 A Port Hope Police Officer has been awarded with a Provincial Award for her service in the community. Constable Tammie
Update – Northumberland OPP – Tanker Truck Driver Charged with Impaired Driving
(HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, ON) - On June 6th, 2021 around 09:36 a.m., members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario
Port Hope Woman Hoping Her Seven-Foot Long Boa Constrictor Named Pandora Is Found
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFC5sO7tH_4 A Port Hope woman is pleading that her seven-foot long albino boa constrictor is returned home after going missing
Driver Charged With Impaired Driving Hauling 57,000 Litres of Highly Flammable Fuel Down Highway 401
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WW2BDOOWW8U A tanker driver hauling dangerous goods was arrested for impaired driving on Highway 401 on Sunday, June 6, 2021.
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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
Peterborough County Disappointed by Paramedic Strike Notice and Remains Committed to Reaching an Agreement
CUPE Local 4911 has served notice that Peterborough County paramedics will go on strike starting at 6:00 a.m. on
33rd Annual Light Up a Life Campaign Launches Across Northumberland
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) Foundation’s 33rd annual Light Up a Life fundraising campaign launches this week, with appeal letters
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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
Video – Photo Gallery – Alderville First Nation Honours Veterans at Annual Armistice Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFx6ku9EzjI Veterans, community members, dignitaries and representatives from across the region gathered Sunday, November 8, 2026, as Alderville First Nation
- 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