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Port Hope and District Chamber of Commerce Applauds Budget
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's NorthumberlandPort Hope and District Chamber of Commerce joins the Ontario Chamber Network in applauding the Government
No Camping in Port Hope Parks
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s NorthumberlandThe Municipality of Port Hope is advising residents and visitors that overnight camping will not be
Cobourg Police – Man Arrested for Theft of Razor Blades and Electric Toothbrush Heads
On the afternoon of Wednesday, March 24, 2021, uniform members of the Cobourg Police Service respondedto a business in
NLC – Award-Winning Cartoonist Examines the Boundaries of Satire
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's NorthumberlandHow far is too far – that's the question pondered by Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Barry Blitt
City of Kawartha Lakes Police – Bus Shelters Shattered
During the past 24 hours, City of Kawartha Lakes Police Service has responded to multiple reports of damaged Kawartha
Cobourg Police – Woman Arrested for Theft and Fail to Comply with Probation
On the afternoon of Thursday, March 25, 2021, uniform members of the Cobourg Police Service were dispatchedto a residence
CFB Trenton – 2 Air Movements Squadron Welcomes New Commanding Officer
Members of 2 Air Movements Squadron welcomed their new Commanding Officer, Lieutenant-Colonel (LCol) Tony Johnson during a small private
Update – Cobourg Police – Drug Arrests Following Gunpoint Takedown
In March of 2021, as part of an ongoing enhanced enforcement strategy targeting illegal drug activity affectingNorthumberland County and
Breaking News – Gun Point Takedown Across From Terry Fox Public School in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3c-6EVw87s Three people were taken into custody during a dramatic gun-point takedown by police in Cobourg shortly before 6 p.m.
Cobourg Toques Help Out Kids in Northumberland
In anticipation of Rogers Hometown Hockey back in January 2020, the Town of Cobourg launched a #Cobourg Toque fundraiser
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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
Update on Cobourg Municipal Parking Lots
Second Street Parking Lot becomes private effective November 15 The Town of Cobourg is advising community members of an upcoming
CUPE Local 4911 (County of Peterborough Paramedics) Strike Action Begins Monday, November 16 at 6:00 a.m.
After months of bargaining for a fair contract, CUPE 4911 has issued official notice to the County of Peterborough.
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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