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Northumberland County Council Committee Suggests Broader Discussion on Plough Demolition
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County council's Public Works Committee meeting has tossed the ball to the full county council
Cobourg Transit Expands Limited Fixed Route Service Hours
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Extended weekday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. hours begin March 9, 2026 The Town of Cobourg’s Public
Northumberland County Announces Dan Borowec as New CAO
Northumberland County is appointing Dan Borowec as the new Chief Administrative Officer, approximately one-year after he retired from the
Port Hope Council Approves Environmental Assessment for Garden Hill Dam
Port Hope council has voted to move forward with an Environmental Assessment for the Garden Hill Dam before a
Northumberland County Warming Room Hours Extended, With an Added Surprise
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland As of Friday, Feb. 27, new extended hours are in effect at Northumberland County's emergency warming
Another Strong Mayor Power Unveiled at Cobourg Council
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland It was during a marathon seven-hour meeting of Cobourg council Wednesday that a
New Medical Clinic Planned for Ontario Street in Cobourg
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council heard this week of a new medical clinic and dispensing pharmacy at 628 Ontario
Cobourg Council Hears Plans for Daytime Warming Room
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Though Treasurer Adam Giddings said that the proposed daytime warming room on D'Arcy Street in Cobourg
Cobourg Council Debates Raises
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Remuneration rates for the next council have been set, to take effect next December – after
Cobourg Council – Customer Service is a Hit at Victoria Hall
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Three members of the town's Customer Service Team, who recently celebrated the first
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Alnwick Haldimand Council Defers Decision on Updated Policy for Municipal Election
Alnwick Haldimand Township council has deferred approval of an updated policy regarding use of municipal resources during the election. A
Hamilton Township Council Supports New Community Safety Zone in Bewdley
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Hamilton Township is moving forward with plans to improve road safety in Bewdley by introducing a
Chair of the Cobourg Police Services Board Responds to Human Rights Tribunal Decision
The Chair of the Cobourg Police Services Board has responded to a decision made by the Human Rights Tribunal
Local Consumption and Treatment Services Site Expected to Close as Funding Ends
Lakelands Public Health Continuing to Work Collaboratively on Drug Poisoning Crisis Lakelands Public Health recognizes the significant role community organizations
Cobourg Short Mat Bowlers Head to World Championships
(In photo from the left Mayor Lucas Cleveland, John MacKenzie, Al Bell, Laura Mounce, Bill McCollam and Peter Stuart-Sheppard) Twenty bowlers
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Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Shine Bright and Advance to First GMHL Championship Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOZASJUwiYQ The Northumberland Stars are headed to the Russell Cup championship series for the first time in franchise history after
Video – Photo Gallery – Life is Sweet at the 2026 Warkworth Maple Syrup Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vA19py75Pg The 38th annual Warkworth Maple Syrup Festival kicked off on Saturday, March 14, 2026, with its traditional highlight —
Video – Photo Gallery – Durham Edges Northumberland in Shootout to Extend GMHL Playoff Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcfZKoROMrQ The Durham Roadrunners staved off elimination from the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League’s South Division final Friday night
Video – Photo Gallery – Ice Jams Up Ganaraska River in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qo0DCZ-1MU Ice has once again jammed the Ganaraska River in Port Hope, drawing attention from residents on Sunday, March 8,
Video – Photo Gallery – Chasing Waves at Sunset: Surfing Cobourg’s Shoreline
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feW95oBmpsM Three friends spent their Sunday (March 8, 2026) evening surfing on Lake Ontario in Cobourg, chasing the last light
- Crime
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 Shine Bright and Advance to First GMHL Championship Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOZASJUwiYQ The Northumberland Stars are headed to the Russell Cup championship series for the first time in franchise history after
Cobourg Short Mat Bowlers Head to World Championships
(In photo from the left Mayor Lucas Cleveland, John MacKenzie, Al Bell, Laura Mounce, Bill McCollam and Peter Stuart-Sheppard) Twenty bowlers
Video – Photo Gallery – Durham Edges Northumberland in Shootout to Extend GMHL Playoff Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcfZKoROMrQ The Durham Roadrunners staved off elimination from the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League’s South Division final Friday night
Quantrills and Canada advance to quarterfinals at World Baseball Classic
Port Hope native Cal Quantrill earned the win on the mound for Canada in a 7-2 victory over Cuba
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars One Win Away from Competing for GMHL Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7YjoNbfoDQ A 3-1 win Wednesday afternoon at the Keeler Centre in Colborne gave the Northumberland Stars a commanding lead in