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Port Hope Rotary Club – Farley Mowat 100 Writing Contest Winners
The contest on the theme of “Canada’s North” was open to residents of Port Hope and also to those
Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce Members Spread Message of Inclusivity
Members of the Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce (NCCofC) will be displaying a “Welcome”message with a difference this Pride
Boat Lift-In Will Proceed in Cobourg
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The annual Cobourg Marina Boat Lift-In, which was delayed by provincial closures in response to the
Peterborough County OPP – Organizer of Religious Ceremony Charged Under Re-Opening Act
Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged the organizer of a large
New NLC Presentation Looks at Creativity and COVID
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland When COVID-19 cancelled their month-long series of talks and presentations on Alberta in spring of 2020,
Cobourg Police – Port Hope Man Charged With Operation While Impaired
Cobourg police arrest a Port Hope man for impaired driving after attending business in the Northwest ofCobourg. On Sunday, May
Cobourg Police – Shoplifting Arrest Leads to Additional Charges
Shoplifting ArrestOn the evening of Sunday, May 30, 2021, police were dispatched to a business in the northwest area
Alderville First Nation Walk In Honour of 215 Children
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgjiXDECWx8 Members of Alderville First Nation walked in honour of the remains of 215 children found at the grounds at
Agritourism Business Fights in Vain for Government Help
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Everyone passing through Salem on County Road 2 can treat themselves to a glimpse of the
Northumberland County – Northumberland Council Committee Supports Letter from Perth
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's NorthumberlandA vote at Monday's meeting of Northumberland County's Standing Community Health Committee will refer a letter
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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
- Photo Galleries
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