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Cobourg Council Shares Exciting New Police Initiative
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg Councillor Aaron Burchat shares news with council this week about an exciting new police initiative
Cobourg Council Will Consider Rotary Fundraiser
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Nortrhumberland Though keenly supportive of the Rotary Club of Cobourg's idea for a fundraiser they hope will
Cobourg Council Gets Update on County’s Community Safety and Well-Being Plan
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland With hopes of being able to submit it to the province by July, Northumberland County Community
Cobourg Council – Church On The Hill Thanks Essential Workers
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council this week voted an exemption to the town's sign bylaw to allow Church On
Local Business Leader Announced as Chair of Upcoming NHH Foundation Capital Campaign
Local business leader and long-time Northumberland County resident, Hank Vandermeer, will serve as Chair for what is set to
Activities Planned in Celebration of Paramedic Services Week in Northumberland County
Paramedic Services Week, which takes place this year from May 23 to 29, is an opportunity to recognize the
Durham Police – Delivery Driver Charged with Sexual Assault
A 34-year-old delivery driver from Scarborough has been charged with sexual assault. On Monday, May 17, 2021, at approximately 1:55
Dumptruck Rolls On Its Side in Alnwick/Haldimand Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k12NqY8jh-c There were no injuries after a dumptruck flipped onto its side in Alnwick/Haldimand Township on Monday, May 17, 2021.At
Cobourg Police Chief Speaks About COVID Enforcement Concerns
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JAQgKIDp84 In a video interview, Cobourg Police Chief Paul VandeGraaf spoke about a number of issues concerning the downtown including
Justice of the Peace Failed Our Community States Cobourg Police Chief
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkoKm15jJ5I Cobourg Police Chief Paul VandeGraaf is livid that a person who was under house arrest for allegedly committing numerous
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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
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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