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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
Cobourg Council – About-Face Vote on Workforce Housing
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council reversed the vote from the February Public Works, Planning and Development
Belleville City Operating Budget Approved
The City of Belleville’s 2026 Operating Budget was approved during today’s Special City Council meeting. In accordance with Ontario’s
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- Local News
Update – YMCA Northumberland Reviews Safety Procedures After Child Leaves Program Undetected
On the afternoon of March 6, 2026 during the Beatrice Strong YMCA Child Care after-school program in Port Hope,
Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny 2026 River Race Call for Participants
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Municipality of Port Hope and the Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny Committee proudly announce
Ontario Opens Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment Hub in Durham Region
Province supporting community safety and addiction recovery with 28 HART Hubs delivering care across Ontario The Ontario government is expanding
Tribute for Former Municipality of Port Hope Councillor John Bickle
With great sadness, the Municipality of Port Hope acknowledges the passing of former Councillor John Bickle who died on
Northumberland Land Trust signs agreement for new property donation
The Harris/Slobodian donation will create the 20th nature reserve The Northumberland Land Trust (NLT) today announced that it has signed
- Photo Galleries
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
Video – Photo Gallery – Fog Dominates Saturday’s Weather Across Cobourg and Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azi--D6IlV0 Fog was the defining feature of the weather across Cobourg, Port Hope and surrounding areas on Saturday, March 7. While
Video – Photo Gallery – WWII Veteran, Don Smoke Celebrates 100 Years of Knowledge and Love
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPK2wwcfc5Q By Cecilia Nasmith/Pete Fisher They're calling the celebration A Century of Knowledge and Love, as the community gathers on Feb.
Video – Photo Gallery – What A Difference A Day Makes in the Weather
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQWfBguitRw In less than 24-hours it looks like we’ve gone from above freezing temperatures with fog blanketing the area to
- 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
- Sports
- AllBaseballHockey
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
St. Mary Thunder Capture Bronze at OFSAA Girls Volleyball Championship
(OFSAA photo) Cobourg’s St. Mary Catholic Secondary School senior girls Thunder volleyball team won bronze Wednesday afternoon as the three-day
Video – Photo Gallery – Season Comes To An End for Durham Hawks and Local Players
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvfUdYbVE7w Some familiar names suited up in senior A hockey this season for the Durham Hawks of the Northern Premier
New Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame has announced its first brother-and-sister inductees, five years