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Northumberland County Council – Council Will Proceed with Build in Spite of Lost Grant Funds
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland In spite of adding perhaps $861,500 to the Northumberland County budget, council voted this week to
Northumberland County Council – COVID Costs and Effects Reported at County Council
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Just as there is probably no citizen left untouched by the COVID-19 pandemic, no department in
Northumberland County Council – Landfill and Recycling Sites Set to Reopen
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Following the March 25 closure of the Brighton landfill and the Seymour and Bewdley community recycling
Ontario Significantly Expands Hospital Capacity to Prepare for Any COVID-19 Outbreak Scenario
Province adds more than 2,000 acute care and critical care beds and enacts pandemic staffing plans Acting on the advice
Ontario Enables Auto Insurance Companies to Provide Driver Rebates During COVID-19
The Ontario government is enabling auto insurance companies to provide temporary insurance premium rebates to drivers during the COVID-19
Two People Escape Serious Injury After SUV Lands On Roof In Ditch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YE1mKD_S-Ys&feature=youtu.be Emergency services responded to a single vehicle rollover on County Road 2 in Colborne on Thursday, April 16, 2020. A
Video Shows Staff and Residents At Hope Street Terrace “Still Smiling”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NpuxEcATY8 A video made by staff at Hope Street Terrace shows staff and residents are still smiling. The video was done
COVID-19 Respite Centre Taking Shape At Victoria Park Campground in Cobourg
Cobourg Police Service and the Town of Cobourg have worked to set up a COVID-19 isolation/care centre for first
Emotional Journey As Hamilton Township Fire Department Honours Those In The Fight Against COVID-19
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bx-V3I66Hs&feature=youtu.be It was one of the most emotional events for Hamilton Township Fire Chief in his three decades as a
Cobourg Council – Council Appoints Transition House Liaison
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg Councillor Nicole Beatty will become a special council liaison to the Transition House Emergency Shelter
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Video – Students “Fix It” Right: Terry Fox Public School Club Revitalizes Jumping Pits
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iF072tUWuqU The Fix It Club at Terry Fox Public School proved that teamwork and initiative can make a lasting impact,
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Prepares for Private Funeral of Northumberland OPP Officer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiKZXoTnUjg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5rnBGCCICc A OPP motorcycle placed at Northumberland OPP Detachment in Cobourg in honour of Northumberland OPP Sgt. Brandon Malcolm is
Video – Cobourg Fire Department Responds to Fuel Leak at Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKnIceFzSXwCobourg Fire Department responded to a fuel leak at Cobourg Harbour on Sunday, May 3, 2026.At approximately 2:40 p.m.
Video – Photo Gallery -Family Tradition Continues at Castleton Fishing Derby Weekend
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXxMGJE6d8U The annual Castleton Sports Club Fishing Derby got underway on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Ryken’s Pond north of
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Sailboats Return to Water Despite Hail and High Winds at Spring Boat Lift-In
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuBk5qkT-ZY Spring arrives on Cobourg’s waterfront in a way that feels almost ceremonial—boats returning to the lake and another sailing
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Video – Photo Gallery -Family Tradition Continues at Castleton Fishing Derby Weekend
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXxMGJE6d8U The annual Castleton Sports Club Fishing Derby got underway on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Ryken’s Pond north of
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Sailboats Return to Water Despite Hail and High Winds at Spring Boat Lift-In
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuBk5qkT-ZY Spring arrives on Cobourg’s waterfront in a way that feels almost ceremonial—boats returning to the lake and another sailing
Photo Gallery – Video – Soft Fog and Warm Air Create Picture-Perfect Morning in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSUOc6AGzXg A quiet, almost cinematic start to the day—one of those mornings that reminds you why people are drawn to
Video – Photo Gallery – Grand Opening of The Dink Den Social Club/Pickleball in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50iIBjnVD2Y The fast-growing sport of pickleball has a brand-new home in Northumberland County. The Dink Den, Cobourg’s ONLY indoor pickleball club,
Video – Photo Gallery – Solidarity in Sorrow Along the Highway of Heroes for OPP Sgt. Brandon Malcolm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMe4UY5LNgI A powerful and deeply emotional show of respect unfolded along the Highway of Heroes on Thursday, April 30, 2026,
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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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Cobourg’s Clow, Whelan at OHL Futures Camp
(Quinte Red Devils graphic) Cobourg’s Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan are among 120 participants at the Ontario Hockey League’s Futures
Video – Photo Gallery – Grand Opening of The Dink Den Social Club/Pickleball in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50iIBjnVD2Y The fast-growing sport of pickleball has a brand-new home in Northumberland County. The Dink Den, Cobourg’s ONLY indoor pickleball club,
Local Players Win OHF U13 Championship with Quinte Red Devils
(Quinte Red Devils photo) Cobourg’s Kade Whelan and Port Hope’s William Beebe recently captured the Ontario Hockey Federation U13 AAA
Video – Photo Gallery – Friendly Rivalry on Ice at Port Hope Firefighters Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWxG-MiZ9k4 The sound of skates cutting across the ice and laughter from the benches filled the Jack Burger Sports Complex
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Win GMHL Russell Cup Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuZ6Lj9CWZs Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Stars shined as the top team in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League this