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A COVID Conversation – Three Unique Experiences with COVID-19 Focus of Next Virtual PACE Talk
The Northumberland PACE Talk series will return virtually for the 2021 season, with the first session planned to focus
Statement from Northumberland County Warden on Provincial Declaration of Emergency
Statement from Northumberland County Warden Bob Crate “Today (January 12, 2021) , the Province of Ontario declared a second Provincial
Cobourg – Special Emergency Council Meeting Called for Wednesday, January 13th
The Town of Cobourg would like to inform residents that Municipal Council has called a Special Emergency Council Meeting
Recycling Truck Strikes Hydro Pole in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DVbpuZybkw&feature=youtu.be Emergency services responded to a recycling truck that struck a hydro pole in Cobourg on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. At
Ontario Declares Second Provincial Emergency to Address COVID-19 Crisis and Save Lives
Province Issues Stay-at-Home Order and Introduces Enhanced Enforcement Measures to Reduce Mobility In response to a doubling in COVID-19 cases
Peterborough County OPP – Driver Charged with Drug Offences at RIDE Program
Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a vehicle at a RIDE program
FedDev Ontario’s Regional Relief and Recovery Fund protects over 1,500 jobs in Central-Eastern Ontario in 2020
Over 300 local businesses and organizations received$14.6 million in combined funding to help weather the impacts of COVID-19 Canada’s COVID-19
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Will Issue Interim Tax Bills
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council this week passed a bylaw to mail out the first interim tax bills for
Cobourg Council – Seguin Supports DBIA Position on Store Closings
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Deputy Mayor Suzanne Seguin reported at Monday's council meeting on a recent Zoom meeting between Northumberland-Peterborough
Cobourg Council – Transit Will Go to Cash Fares – For Now
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg Transit will resume normal operating hours Jan. 26 with a $2 fare, council voted on
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Golden Plough Lodge Hit With $16,500 Penalty Following Inspection That Identified Multiple Resident Safety Concerns
The Golden Plough Lodge is facing a $16,500 administrative monetary penalty after inspectors identified multiple areas of non-compliance involving
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 – Cobourg Marina’s F Dock Being Replaced in $412,000 Project
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSvJaEh6joc A major piece of infrastructure at Cobourg Harbour is being replaced as the Town of Cobourg moves ahead with
New Operating Room Completed and in Service at Northumberland Hills Hospital
(Right image: Back row, (L-R): Dr. Paul (Pavel) Ketov, Chief of Staff, Dr. Andrew Stratford, Chief of Surgery, Todd
Campbellford Memorial Hospital Launches New Insulin Pump Program, Bringing Specialized Diabetes Care Closer to Home
For people living with diabetes, managing their condition can involve specialized equipment, ongoing education and regular support from healthcare
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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