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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
Rhinovirus Confirmed in McMillan Garden Outbreak at Golden Plough Lodge
The respiratory outbreak declared on July 13, 2026, in the McMillan Garden unit at Golden Plough Lodge has now
Ontario Launches Procurement for Provincewide Primary Care Medical Record System
New system is part of Ontario’s $3.4 billion Primary Care Action Plan to connect everyone in the province to
Quinte West OPP – Two Arrested Following Discovery of Trip Wires (Names Released)
The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested two individuals for creating traps intended to
Municipality of Port Police – Burn Ban in Effect – July 15, 2026
Due to dry conditions and deteriorating air quality caused by ongoing wildland fires in northern Ontario, a Municipal-wide Open
Peterborough Police – Incidents Include Theft Arrest, Weapon Arrest, Warrant Arrest (No Names Released)
Theft Arrest A 38-year-old Peterborough woman has been arrested for theft, as well as 7 charges of failing to comply
Video – Photo Gallery – What a Scorcher of a Day!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5NUbMVT57s The word on everyone's lips throughout Tuesday, July 14, 2026, was simple: hot. With temperatures climbing above 30°C, anyone spending
Video – In My Opinion – Mixed Messages Continue to Raise Questions About Emergency Response in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsL1WTG6V2g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAVMn6XUhFQ Questions continue to be raised about emergency medical response in Northumberland County as two separate incidents in Cobourg on
Northumberland OPP – Staff Member Assaulted at Warkworth Institution
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating an assault at Warkworth Institution. On July 10, 2026,
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Video – Signs, Salmon and Some Anglers Still Missing the Message
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UjdP0A5F6w You would have to work pretty hard to miss the signs. Along the Ganaraska River through Port Hope, the message
LeMarchant Challenges Cleveland’s Defence of Cobourg’s Planning Record
‘Leadership is not being for development or against development. Leadership is establishing a vision’ A Cobourg mayoral candidate is challenging
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
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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