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YMCA Northumberland in Cobourg Hosts Seniors Active Living Fair
Hosted by YMCA Northumberland, in partnership with OACAO and generous funding from the Government of Ontario, this free community
Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Opposes VIA Rail Canada’s Pilot Project to Eliminate Passenger Stops in Region
By: Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, KawarthaNOW Saying it would reduce "essential access for residents who rely on rail
Northumberland Hills Hospital Staffer Will Be Honoured at Toronto Event
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Lola Obomighie, Vice-President of People, Culture and Organizational Effectiveness at Northumberland Hills Hospital, will be honoured
Video – No One Injured As Vehicle Mounts Curb and Skids Across Sidewalk in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qck3lGOqAmU It was just by sheer luck there was no one walking along Ewing Street in the area where a
Video – Photo Gallery – Salmon Run Still Well Underway in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TepJbYJ0btc Salmon run appears to be still well underway along the Ganaraska River in Port Hope. On Sunday, October 5, 2025
Wait-Time Display Coming Soon to Northumberland Hills Hospital Emergency Department
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland An innovation coming soon to the NHH emergency department will create an awareness of wait times
Cobourg Police – Cobourg Man Charged with Impaired After Collision (No Name Released)
A 42-year-old Cobourg man is facing impaired after police responded to a collision on Wednesday. On October 1, 2025, at
OPP – More Than 72,000 Cannabis Plants Seized on Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aWctAUWs2U More than 72,000 illicit cannabis plants with a value of more than $122 million and three firearms have been
Cobourg Has Acting Director of Public Works and Engineering
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Town of Cobourg has an acting director of public works in the absence of Laurie
Belleville Police – Woman Arrested on New Charges in Fraud Investigation (Name Released)
The Belleville Police Service has made an arrest and laid multiple charges following a fraud investigation. In May 2025, detectives
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Ontario Breaks Ground on Bowmanville GO Extension
Expanded service will save families time and money, support economic growth across Durham Region and the GTHA The Ontario government
Video – Snow Covered Hydrants in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXls1Q7-S4w With the amount of snow the area has been getting it’s inevitable that fire hydrants may not be visible
Update – Clean-Up Continues After Multi-Vehicle Collision East of Trenton
Emergency services are still at the scene following a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 401 east of Trenton on Tuesday,
Victoria Park 2026 Campground Reservations Open February 2 at 9 a.m.
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Reservations launch with a new online booking system The Town of Cobourg Community Services Division is pleased
Cobourg Police Auxiliary Sgt. Duncan Walker Retires After a Half-Century Plus
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Superintended Duncan Walker was surrounded by grateful well wishers at the January meeting of the Cobourg
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Video – Snow Covered Hydrants in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXls1Q7-S4w With the amount of snow the area has been getting it’s inevitable that fire hydrants may not be visible
Video – Photo Gallery – It’s a True Canadian Winter As The Snow Just Keeps Coming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7QB_1trMZg It maybe wasn’t as bad as what it was predicted to be, but we still got slammed with another
Breaking News – Video – Home Destroyed by Fire in Municipality of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbwv06v0LGw A family is homeless after fire destroyed their home in the Municipality of Port Hope on Sunday, January 25,
Video – Fast and Furious Take Part in a Fun Day on Rice Lake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44nqO6QNDkQ The chilly temperatures didn’t stop a number of people heading to Bewdley on Saturday, January 24, 2026 for some
Peterborough County OPP – Four Firearms and Over Two Kilograms of Fentanyl Seized (Names Released)
Seven people are facing several charges after the seizure of a large amount of illicit drugs and four handguns. In
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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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West Northumberland Curling Club Member Competing at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Kristina (Adams) Brauch of the West Northumberland Curling Club is set to play for Team Newfoundland and Labrador at
Local Players in OHL U16 Showcase in Peterborough This Week
Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan will compete Tuesday and Wednesday at the Ontario Hockey League’s U16 Top Prospects Showcase
Current Competes at World Cross Country Running Championships, Signs Nike Contract
Kate Current, originally from Precious Corners just north of Cobourg, competed for Canada in the mixed relay at the
Cobourg Cougars Head Into New Year with Lengthy Losing Streak
The Cobourg Cougars junior A hockey club will look to reverse its fortunes after the calendar flips to 2026. Following
Port Hope’s Owen Beck Scores First NHL Goal
(Photo courtesy of Montreal Canadiens) In his 21st NHL game, Port Hope’s Owen Beck scored the first goal of his