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Smile Cookie Week Supports New Campbellford Hospital
(Today's Northumberland file photo) ~ A Sweet Way to Support the New Campbellford Hospital and Better Care Close to Home
Ontario Introducing Legislation to Strengthen Regional Governance
Proposed changes would help local leaders speed up decision-making, reduce costs and expedite housing and infrastructure On April 2026, the
Northumberland County Celebrates Recruitment of First Physician Through New Primary Care Recruitment Initiative
Northumberland County is pleased to welcome family physician Dr. Roshion Sabeeha Ishaque to the community, marking a significant milestone
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP – Sunderland Man Charged with Impaired (Name Released)
Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) entered into an impaired driving
Belleville Police Execute Search Warrants Leading to Multiple Arrests
Members of the Belleville Police Drug Unit conducted two separate drug investigations that led to three search warrants being
Security Guard Gone and Cobourg’s Harbourfront Rink Washrooms Locked – For Now
As of April 1, 2026, the washrooms at Rotary Harbourfront Rink in Cobourg are now closed. The outdoor rink had
Video – Cobourg Crossing Guard Hops into Easter Spirit Early
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2C3UIs6OxUY The Easter Bunny made an early appearance in Cobourg’s west end, bringing smiles—and chocolate—to local students. Danielle Kent-Greenhorne, a crossing
Northumberland OPP – Impaired Driving Charges Laid in Two Unrelated Incidents Within One Hour
Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two motorists in separate impaired driving
Cobourg Police – Investigating Break and Enter Attempt
Cobourg Police Service is currently investigating an early morning break and enter attempt at a local gas bar that
Cobourg Police – Investigating “Swatting” Incident
Police are investigating after a “swatting” incident at a residence in the Town of Cobourg. On Tuesday, March 31, 2026,
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Video – Photo Gallery – Corbett’s Dam in Port Hope Great Place to Watch Trout
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fHdWYA2cV8 Lots of things happening along the Ganaraska River in Port Hope. The annual trout run is well underway on Thursday,
Coroner’s Inquest Gives Recommendations Regarding Death of Dominick Martorino
A Coroner’s Inquest has given four recommendations regarding the death of Dominick Martorino. Forty-three-year-old Martorino died on April 6, 2021
In My Opinion – A Chief for the People: Remembering Harry Greer
A Chief for the People: Remembering Harry Greer There are people who pass through a community — and then there
Flags Lowered to Half-Staff in Honour of Former Fire Chief Harry Greer
(Today's Northumberland file photo January 5, 2019) The Town of Cobourg advises residents that flags across the municipality have been
Video – One Taken to Hospital After Early Morning Garage Fire in Brighton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oc4S108lRPA One person was taken to hospital following an early morning garage fire in Brighton on Monday, April 6, 2026. Fire
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Video – Photo Gallery – Corbett’s Dam in Port Hope Great Place to Watch Trout
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fHdWYA2cV8 Lots of things happening along the Ganaraska River in Port Hope. The annual trout run is well underway on Thursday,
Video – Photo Gallery – Damage Tops $1 Million After Fire at Northumberland Heights Wellness Retreat and Spa
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-B9NtomEjIY A quiet rural property known for rest and relaxation became the scene of an intense firefight Monday afternoon, as
Video – Highway of Heroes Volunteers Fight Rising Tide of Litter in Honour of Fallen Soldier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4JCkLL1djA On a crisp Saturday morning, three volunteers trudged along the Wesleyville off-ramp of Highway 401, armed with garbage bags,
Video – Photo Gallery – Sun, Crowds and Trout: Good Friday Comes Alive Along Cobourg and Port Hope Waterfronts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzQ4C7yBlDQ Good Friday brought near-perfect spring conditions to the Lake Ontario shoreline, drawing residents and visitors alike to the waterfronts
Video – Cobourg Crossing Guard Hops into Easter Spirit Early
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2C3UIs6OxUY The Easter Bunny made an early appearance in Cobourg’s west end, bringing smiles—and chocolate—to local students. Danielle Kent-Greenhorne, a crossing
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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 – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Win GMHL Russell Cup Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuZ6Lj9CWZs Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Stars shined as the top team in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League this
Northumberland Stars One Win Away From GMHL Championship; Host Game 5 Saturday in Colborne
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Stars have taken a commanding 3-1 series lead in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey
Georgian Bay Wins OFSAA Girls Hockey Championship at Cobourg Community Centre
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Georgian Bay District Secondary School captured the gold medal at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations
CCI Wolves Eliminated from OFSAA Boys Hockey by Tiebreaker
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Collegiate Institute Wolves won their final round-robin pool play game Wednesday morning at the Ontario
St. Mary Thunder Defeated in OFSAA Girls Hockey Quarterfinals
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg’s St. Mary Thunder were eliminated from the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) girls’ A/AA