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Update: Man Accidentally Struck By Train In Port Hope
Press Release from Northumberland OPP On November 18, 2018 at approximately 4:00pm, emergency services including officers from the Northumberland Detachment
Santa Claus Stops By Cobourg
The annual Cobourg Santa Claus parade took place on Sunday, November 18, 2018. Crowds lined the streets as the floats
Walk To Bethlehem In Cold Springs
The 16th annual Bethlehem Walk took place at the Cold Springs hall in Hamilton Township over the weekend. On Friday,
Port Hope Firefighters Association Kicks Off Their Annual Toy and Gift Drive
The Port Hope Firefighters Association’s Annual Toy and Gift Drive kicked off on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at the
Northumberland OPP – Traffic Stop Results in Weapons Charges
On Wednesday November 14, 2018 at approximately 11:00 pm, officers from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police
Numerous Collisions Following First Snowfall In Northumberland County
Two people were trapped in a van that collided with a pickup truck on County Road 28 north of
Port Hope Police – News Release
Mischief to Vehicle A Wellington Street man reported on the 10th of November 2018 damage to his vehicle. Sometime overnight
Northumberland OPP – Weekly News Brief
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) dealt with 205 incidents this past week, here are some
Northumberland OPP – OPP Respond to Weapon Related Call
On Wednesday November 14, 2018, shortly after midnight, officers from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)
Ontario Establishes Strict Regulations for the Licensing and Operation of Private Cannabis Stores
Tightly-regulated private cannabis retail store system will protect children and combat the illegal market Ontario's Government for the People implemented
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Update – Fire at AkzoNobel Caused Significant Damage to Building, Contents and Fire Apparatus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFwz3qxmtsY&t=39s The cause has yet to be determined, but a fire at AkzoNobel on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 caused significant
Video – Memorial in Honour of Fallen Cobourg Police Officer Being Restored with Care and Pride
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kC-ncSHDyW8 It doesn’t go unnoticed to workers at Subzero Blasting in Colborne the meaning behind a memorial they are refurbishing
Breaking News – Video – Four Fire Departments on Scene of Fire at AkzoNobel in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFwz3qxmtsY (Some photos by Kit Pitcher) It’s unknown the amount of damage after a structure fire at a Port Hope factory
Cobourg Council Committee Learns More About Dredging
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland As the annual dredging will soon begin in Cobourg, Director of Community Services
Video – Canadian Actor Ryan Reynolds Requests Name Change of “Pond” Arena
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjINo5rHY4k By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland At Wednesday's meeting of Cobourg council's Community Services, Protection and Economic Development Standing Committee, Ryan Reynolds
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Video – Memorial in Honour of Fallen Cobourg Police Officer Being Restored with Care and Pride
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kC-ncSHDyW8 It doesn’t go unnoticed to workers at Subzero Blasting in Colborne the meaning behind a memorial they are refurbishing
Video – Another Day Without Power in Northumberland for Residents and Businesses
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_fQ4DTdG7c It looks like parts of Northumberland County going into the sixth day without power following last weekends ice storm. Parts
Video – VOS Theatre Production of Mary Poppins Drops In to Victoria Hall
(photo gallery) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EH7xMTSKX4 The VOS Theatre production of Mary Poppins kicks off at Victoria Hall tonight. The production takes place from April
Video – After Five Days People and Businesses Still Without Power in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4wsN8QQlKw Going into the sixth day without power, frustration is starting to settle in, but for the most part people
Update – Video – Northumberland County Recovering from Ice Storm
(Photo gallery) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlLoRNDKcvY It’s not over yet- but for the most part, Northumberland County was spared major damage that other areas
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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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Video – 17th Annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxPUhl56_Ck The 17th annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament kicked off on Friday night at the Jack Burger Sports
Video – Old Puckers Raise Money for Ed’s House
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFisEpWoMVo A special presentation was held at the Cobourg Community Centre on Friday, March 28, 2025 before a charity hockey
Video – Eighth Annual PTSD Awareness Hockey Tournament in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RB6Vu0NUYEs The eighth annual PTSD Awareness Hockey Tournament was held on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at the Keeler Centre in
Cobourg Cougars Eliminated From OJHL Playoffs
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Toronto Jr. Canadiens scored three unanswered goals in the third period Sunday night to defeat
Video – Amazing Day Amongst Friends at the Third Annual Travis Gillespie Memorial Hockey Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IYQgXW1hao https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LxX6fk9oU4 The third annual Travis Gillespie Memorial Hockey Tournament took place at the Keeler Centre in Colborne on Saturday, March