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OHT-Northumberland Gives COVID Update
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County has been blessed with a relatively-low incidence of COVID-19 cases and no deaths, Northumberland
Northumberland OPP Investigating Two Suspected Fatal Overdoses
Between May 6 - May 9, 2020, members from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have
Port Hope Police – Two People Facing Several Charges In Narcotics Seizure
One women and one man facing several charges by Port Hope Police on Thursday, May 14, 2020. Police noticed a
Editorial – Badge #221 – A Victim Who Became A Hero
Click here for slideshow of funeral It started out as a great evening. Taking pictures of the lead singer of
Ontario Workplace PPE Supplier Directory
On May 14, 2020, Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, announced how Ontario is supporting
Port Hope Police – Man Charged With Stunt Driving
A 40 year old Northumberland County area man is facing a charge stunt driving after he was detected driving
Port Hope Police – Municipal Land Use Restrictions Lifted
Residents are advised that the land use restrictions bordering the Ganaraska River will be lifted as of Wednesday, May
Update – Port Hope Police – Man Seriously Injured Colliding With Train
A Durham Region man is in hospital after ran into a train that was passing the Hope Street south
Port Hope Police – Urban Bear Up-Date
(file photos of one of two bear traps currently in Port Hope) There have been no confirmed reports of bear
GRCA to Open Conservation Areas and Ganaraska Forest in Phases
Last week the Province announced the opening of provincial parks and conservation reserves; causing some confusion amongst the public
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Video – High Winds Keep Hydro Crews and Emergency Services Busy Across Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSFsaQM9kIk High winds sweeping across Northumberland County on Saturday, June 6, 2026, kept hydro crews, firefighters and municipal workers responding
Video – Photo Gallery – Massive Search Launched for Reported Missing Surfer Off Cobourg Beach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVdIKAgQMWg A report of a missing surfer prompted a large-scale emergency response on Saturday evening, June 6, 2026. Emergency services were
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Pride Takes Over Downtown Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdlluWQMYJk Downtown Port Hope was filled with colour, community, and celebration on Saturday, June 6, 2026, as Northumberland Pride hosted
Video – Northumberland United Way Marks 27th Annual Day of Caring with 150 Volunteers Across 30 Community Sites
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E79Wp1ryPOQ More than 150 volunteers rolled up their sleeves across Northumberland County on Friday, June 5, 2026, as the Northumberland
Update on Town of Cobourg Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan Engagement
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Town of Cobourg Community Services Division would like to remind residents that community engagement for
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Video – Photo Gallery – Massive Search Launched for Reported Missing Surfer Off Cobourg Beach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVdIKAgQMWg A report of a missing surfer prompted a large-scale emergency response on Saturday evening, June 6, 2026. Emergency services were
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Pride Takes Over Downtown Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdlluWQMYJk Downtown Port Hope was filled with colour, community, and celebration on Saturday, June 6, 2026, as Northumberland Pride hosted
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland County Mutual Aid Association Marks 75 Years of Service and Cooperation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4Y1AUeqQ3E The Northumberland County Mutual Aid Association celebrated a significant milestone on Thursday, June 4, 2026, marking 75 years of
Photo Gallery – CAF Members Escape Safely After Coach Bus Fire on Highway 401 Near Brighton
A coach bus carrying members of the Canadian Armed Forces was destroyed by fire on Highway 401 west of
Video – Photo Gallery – Realistic Training Gives Alnwick/Haldimand Firefighters Valuable Rescue Experience
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZlRrib88Jc Members of the Alnwick/Haldimand Township Fire Department recently took part in a highly valuable training exercise that provided firefighters
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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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Local Players Win Memorial Cup With Kitchener Rangers
(Pictured in graphic: Jared Woolley, top, Andrew MacNiel, bottom) Two Northumberland County hockey players are Memorial Cup champions after helping
Cobourg will still have junior A Cougars due to simultaneous OJHL franchise relocations
The Ontario Junior Hockey Hockey announced the simultaneous relocation of two member franchises Friday, including the Cobourg Cougars, ahead
Cobourg Kodiaks Rally to Beat Brooklin in Major Series Lacrosse Action
Aaron Woods scored four times in the third period as part of an 8-6 comeback victory for the Cobourg
Cobourg Kodiaks Routed by Six Nations in MSL Home Opener
Tied at five goals apiece after the first period, the Six Nations Chiefs pulled away during the final two
Port Hope Panthers Coach Hired by Pickering Jr. A Panthers
(Pickering Panthers graphic) The Port Hope Panthers will have a new head coach next Provincial Junior ‘C’ Hockey League season