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Ontario Accelerates COVID-19 Vaccinations for Long-Term Care Homes in Priority Regions
All residents and workers to be vaccinated by third week of January The Ontario government is continuing the rollout of
Cobourg Council – Council Expands Outdoor Skating Capacity
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland The importance of enough outdoor skating capacity in Cobourg was evident in a motion at Monday's
Cobourg Council – Council Looks To Resume Parking Fees and Regular Transit Service
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Resuming the parking fees and regular transit schedules in Cobourg – the suspension of which began
Cobourg Council – Business Park Land to be Purchased for Alcohol Packaging Facility
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg council has directed staff to accept the offer of to purchase land in the Lucas
Alnwick/Haldimand Township Firefighter Awarded Provincial Medal of Merit
The Firefighters Association of Ontario announced on Monday, January 4, 2021 that Alnwick/Haldimand Township firefighter Matt Dickison will be
Editorial – Let’s Start The Year Off Right and Get This Low Life Before The Courts
Editorial - Let’s start this year right and get this "person" off the street. Let’s get the low-life that vandalized
Condemnation and Outrage from Veterans and Politicians Concerning Vandalism to Cobourg Afghanistan Memorial
Condemnation and outrage over the vandalism done to the Cobourg Afghanistan Memorial On Sunday, January 4, 2020 Today’s Northumberland was
Quinte West OPP – Blocking Neighbour In With Snow Results in Mischief Charge
The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Quinte West resident following a neighbour
Port Hope Ranks Favourably in Crime Severity Index
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland The Port Hope Police Services Board announces that the urban community in that municipality ranks quite
Ontario Supporting Home-Based Food Businesses During COVID-19
Government providing entrepreneurs with a new “How to” guide The Ontario government is supporting home-based food businesses by providing a
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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 – 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
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
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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