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Peterborough Retirement Home Workers Hold Strike Vote Over Stagnant Wages and Chronic Understaffing
The members of CUPE Local 5129, representing workers at the Atira-owned Sherbrooke Heights independent living facility in Peterborough, held
Video – Photo Gallery – Belleville Santa Claus Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=av9poC58ym8 Santa and Mrs. Claus made their way through the streets of Belleville on Sunday, November 16, 2025. Starting at 4:30
Belleville Police – Pedestrian Struck by Train — Rail Crossings Temporarily Blocked
At approximately 5:40 p.m. on November 16, 2025, Belleville Police Service responded to an incident involving a pedestrian who
Video – Northumberland Peterborough South MPP “Shocked” After Search Warrant at Shelter
(Today's Northumberland file photo) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALWKxVYOvjk Northumberland-Peterborough South David Piccini said he was “shocked” when he read the press release on Friday
Video – Huge Christmas Trees Donated to Christmas Magic in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-d6NVrAtt8Q Two huge Christmas trees were installed in along the esplanade on Friday, November 14, 2025. The trees were donated from
Breaking News – Two Cobourg Residents Facing Drug Charges (Names Released)
On November 13, 2025, and November 14, 2025, as a result of an ongoing investigation into drug trafficking occurring
Video – Cobourg Fire Department Responds to Smell of Smoke in Building
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeFK8YxKW0w Cobourg Fire Department responded to downtown Cobourg for the smell of natural gas on Thursday, November 13, 2025. At approximately
Video – Tammies Jammies Kicks Off the Season at Ganaraska Financial in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2h-00Ce-5g The ninth annual Tammies Jammies kicked off at Ganaraska Financial Credit Union in Port Hope on Thursday, November 13,
Video – Habitat for Humanity Northumberland Dedicates Home to Cobourg Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc92XmwRyCQ On Thursday November 13th, 2025, Habitat for Humanity Northumberland board members, volunteers and staff joined community members, neighbours, and
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg is Putting the Magic in Christmas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owki8jfjXts A flurry of activities are taking place throughout Cobourg as town staff are putting the magic in Christmas. Manager of
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Video – MPP David Piccini Holds New Years Levee in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6Tnqv80jh0 MPP David Piccini held a New Year’s Levee at the Royal Canadian Legion in Cobourg on Sunday, January 18,
Ornge – Overcoming Time and Distance When It Matters Most
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmvFvdsexJA In cities, looking up, you may see a bright orange helicopter flying overhead, but in areas like Cobourg it’s
Video – Photo Gallery – Memorable Winter in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg8pmC7bhQo It’s been a memorable winter for those who enjoy the outdoors in Northumberland County. The area has been inundated with
Video – Photo Gallery – Brian McFarlane Showcases Art, Talks Hockey in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij9yzueUTHg Legendary hockey broadcaster Brian McFarlane was on hand at the Northumberland Arts Gallery & Shop in Port Hope on
SIU – Northumberland OPP Officer Did Nothing To Cause Man’s Wrist Fractures
The Deputy Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Stacey O’Brien, has terminated an investigation into the serious injury suffered
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Video – Photo Gallery – Memorable Winter in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg8pmC7bhQo It’s been a memorable winter for those who enjoy the outdoors in Northumberland County. The area has been inundated with
Video – Photo Gallery – Brian McFarlane Showcases Art, Talks Hockey in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij9yzueUTHg Legendary hockey broadcaster Brian McFarlane was on hand at the Northumberland Arts Gallery & Shop in Port Hope on
Video – Photo Gallery – Memorable Wedding Photos on Cobourg Pier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7EBaPJOqFk It was a beautiful day for a wedding on Friday, January 9, 2026 in Cobourg. A Peterborough couple came down
Video – Photo Gallery – Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto Is More Than Aquatic Life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQpReEJ-A8M There was much more than just aquatic life at Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto on Friday, January 9, 2026. Walking into
Video – Photo Gallery – What A Difference A Day Makes for Toronto Skyline
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLhcUxFr0S0 With weather changing daily, so does the skyline of Toronto. Over the course of Friday and Saturday, Today’s Northumberland was
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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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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
OJHL Prospect Series will have games in Cobourg and Feature Local Players
Rosters were announced recently for the Zach Hyman Ontario Junior Hockey League Prospect Series and feature a number of