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Cobourg Council – Mayor Hopes to Make Pitch to Four Ministries
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council Wednesday night voted its support of Mayor Lucas Cleveland's application to make
Cobourg Council – Customer Service Desk Expands Service Range
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland Chief Administrative Officer Tracey Vaughan shared with Cobourg council the wide
Ontario Returning Over $2.5 Billion to Workers and Businesses Through Fee Reductions and WSIB Rebates
Province putting more money back into workers’ pockets while keeping costs down for employers The Ontario government is keeping costs
Video – Waiting Patiently for Christmas Magic in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96V2dXWzfVo One youngster was waiting patiently as Parks Department staff worked to complete the Christmas Magic display in the Victoria
Northumberland County Hears About Garbage Budget
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland While combing for savings they hope will bring the Northumberland County tax increase for
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP – Five Arrests, 15 Charges Under Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Names Released)
In the fall of 2024, City of Kawartha Lakes Community Street Crime Unit (CKL CSCU) and Kawartha Lakes Police
Cutting Red Tape, Building Ontario
The proposed Cutting Red Tape, Building Ontario Act, 2024, part of Ontario’s Fall 2024 Red Tape Reduction Package, will help provide better
Northumberland County Continues to Try to Hold Down Tax Increase
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7/Today's Northumberland In struggles to hold down the 2025 county-tax increase, Northumberland County council will take one
Ontario Cracking Down on Immigration Scams
Province proposing fines and bans for bad actors exploiting newcomers The Ontario government will soon introduce legislation to crack down
Ontario Continuing to Support and Grow its Nursing Workforce
$500 million investment in specialized education and training for over 20,000 nurses will bolster health care workforce The Ontario government
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Potential Scam Alert Regarding Water Meter Replacement Calls in the Municipality of Port Hope
The Municipality of Port Hope has been informed of fraudulent phone calls from individuals falsely claiming to represent Neptune
Video – MPP David Piccini Welcomes In 2025 with New Year’s Levee
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biadloeFbL4 Northumberland - Peterborough South MPP David Piccini welcomed in 2025 with a levee held on Sunday, January 12, 2025
Northumberland Hills Hospital celebrates Rural Ontario Medical Program (ROMP) Week!
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) is collaborating with the Rural Ontario Medical Program (ROMP) for their annual ROMP Week 2025
Seizures of Contraband and Unauthorized Items at Warkworth Institution
Between January 4 – 7, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and
Busy Morning for Emergency Services in Cobourg
A busy morning for emergency services in Cobourg on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Around 9 a.m. emergency services were dispatched
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Video – Cobourg Firefighters Training at Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kzy4MNzw-w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gvGWi3NcoU Members of the Cobourg Fire Department spent Sunday evening practicing ice water rescue at the boat launch in Cobourg
Breaking News – Video – Driver Airlifted Following Collision on Highway 401 in the Municipality of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCDf_OAcPkE One person was airlifted from the scene following a single vehicle collision on Highway 401 on Thursday, January 9,
Video – Concerns Raised After A Number of Birds Found Dead in Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQu-Ow-YWaM Concerns are being raised after a number of birds were found dead along the shoreline in Cobourg Harbour. On Sunday,
Breaking News – Video – Wicklow Home Destroyed by Fire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rhmQw1OLJU A home south of Wicklow was destroyed by fire on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Alnwick/Haldimand Township Fire Department were called
Today’s Northumberland 2024 – A Year In Photos
Today's Northumberland complied photos from throughout 2024. This year, like others, there were many events in Northumberland County - and
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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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BFSC Gets Set to Welcome Skate Canada Regional Synchronized Skating Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyZxp4Uk5Og For the second year in a row, the Baltimore Figure Skating Club is hosting a Skate Ontario Regional Synchronized
Ontario Ladies Novice Singles Championship – Gold for Laura Mounce of Cobourg
The Cobourg lawn bowling club was the host venue for the 2024 Ontario ladies novice singles championship on Saturday
Video – The World’s Best Disc Golfers Compete at Haute Goat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SP8jYaYqwE Some of the world’s top disc golfers are taking part in a competition at Haute Goat in the Municipality
Port Hope Youth Earns Silver in Provincial Lacrosse Tournament
As he prepares for Grade 10 at St. Mary Secondary School in Cobourg, lacrosse star Landon Kenny is thanking
Northumberland Street Hockey Festival Takes Place in Cobourg in Support of Northumberland Hills Hospital
Get ready to hit the pavement and score big as the Northumberland Street Hockey Festival makes its triumphant return