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Ontario Rewards Peterborough With More Than $1.6 Million Through the Building Faster Fund
Funding rewards municipalities for progress toward housing starts The Ontario government is rewarding the City of Peterborough with $1,653,397 through
Rhinovirus Outbreak at Golden Plough Lodge Expands to Facility-Wide Status
(Today's Northumberland file photo) A Rhinovirus outbreak at Golden Plough Lodge has expanded beyond the McMillan Garden resident home area
Municipality of Port Hope Responds to Wildland Fire Smoke and Poor Air Quality
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Municipality of Port Hope is reminding residents that smoke from numerous wildland fires burning across
Belleville Police – Driver Charged in Fail to Remain After Collision (Name Released)
On July 15, 2026, at approximately 7:20 p.m., Belleville Police responded to a two-vehicle collision near Wallbridge Crescent and
Port Hope Police – Port Hope Driver Facing Numerous Charges (No Name Released)
On Thursday, July 16, 2026, while on general patrol, Port Hope Police observed a vehicle travelling at a high
Road Line Painting Season Underway Across Northumberland County
(Northumberland County photo) Northumberland County and its local municipalities are beginning the annual road line painting program, an important seasonal
Cobourg Police – Woman Charged in Intimate Partner Violence
A 22-year-old Cobourg woman is facing charges after an intimate partner violence investigation. On July 14, 2026, at approximately 6:10
Cobourg Police – Mischief Investigation at Chris Garrett Memorial Park
The Cobourg Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in connection with a mischief investigation at Chris Garrett Memorial
Habitat Broadens Its Focus Beyond Building
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland People associate Habitat for Humanity with building affordable housing – but in the interests of housing
Victoria Hall Available for Temporary Respite from the Air Quality and Heat
In response to the heat and poor air quality, the Town of Cobourg would like to remind residents that
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Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Celebrates Its Salmon Run With Art, Education and Community
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iimX5jahhCU The salmon may have been the stars of the show, but on Sunday the Ganaraska River became a stage
Get Sneak Preview of World-Class Cries Friday
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland With a slot secured in the World Town Crier Tournament in Chester, England, Sept. 22 to
Video – Photo Gallery – Tiny Wings, Incredible Journey: 80 Monarchs Released in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdA9uvpVHJ0 They may be small enough to fit in the palm of a hand, but the monarch butterflies released along
Video – Photo Gallery – Warkworth Fall Fair Brings Plenty of Fun, Tradition to Trent Hills
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAD0XP9-BMw There was plenty to see and do as the annual Warkworth Fall Fair returned to Trent Hills this weekend. The
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland County Firefighters Honour 343 Fallen Firefighters with 9/11 Memorial Walk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Mjhi1faMnQ Twenty-five years later, the memory of September 11, 2001 remains as powerful as ever for firefighters. On Friday evening, Brighton
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Video – Photo Gallery – Warkworth Fall Fair Brings Plenty of Fun, Tradition to Trent Hills
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAD0XP9-BMw There was plenty to see and do as the annual Warkworth Fall Fair returned to Trent Hills this weekend. The
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland County Firefighters Honour 343 Fallen Firefighters with 9/11 Memorial Walk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Mjhi1faMnQ Twenty-five years later, the memory of September 11, 2001 remains as powerful as ever for firefighters. On Friday evening, Brighton
Video – Photo Gallery – Snowbirds Take Centre Stage at 77th Canadian International Air Show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-b4SJtV6Bx4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eblPxrBlRPk The skies over Toronto’s waterfront were filled with the roar of aircraft, precision formations and aerobatic displays over the
Video – Photo Gallery – The CNE: 40 Years Later, Some Things Have Changed — And Some Haven’t
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fR6U-Bkv3vk It was a place I hadn’t visited in more than 40 years. After spending some time at the Canadian International
Video – Photo Gallery – Blue Heron Joins Salmon for Annual Ganaraska Run
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSv0lrsvM3U The salmon weren’t the only ones enjoying the Ganaraska River in Port Hope Thursday afternoon. As hundreds of salmon continued
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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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Northumberland Jacks 15U Black Select Team Caps Memorable Season with Top-Eight OBA Finish
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Jacks 15U Black Select Team entered the Ontario Baseball Association championship tournament as one of
New-Look Cobourg Cougars Win OJHL Season Opener in Aurora
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Cougars opened the 2026-27 Ontario Junior Hockey League regular season Friday night with a 5-2
University Women’s Softball to be Showcased This Weekend in Cobourg
(Ontario University Softball graphic) Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Ontario University Softball is set to launch its 25th season as a league this
Northumberland Jacks 11U Select Team Looks to Continue Winning Ways at OBA Championship
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland With a successful season already to date, the Northumberland Jacks 11-and-under select team is ready to compete
Northumberland Jacks 9U Select Team Heads to OBA Championship with Strong Bonds
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Jacks 9-and-under select team is heading to St. Marys this weekend with a championship opportunity