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Northumberland County Hunger Action Month Proclamation Urged
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County Council's Social Services Committee will recommend that council proclaim September Hunger Action Month in
Municipality of Port Hope Reaches Settlement Regarding Mason Homes Development
At their meeting on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, Municipality of Port Hope Council announced that a settlement has been
Repairs at Northumberland County Building Go Way Over Budget
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Extensive brick repairs and window replacements are required at 860 William Street in Cobourg, Northumberland County
Climate Change Affects Community Health as Well as the Environment
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland While climate change is widely acknowledged as an environmental problem, its status as a health problem
Northumberland County Council Committee Hears of Paramedic Challenges
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Ambulance offload delays have cost Northumberland taxpayers more than $1-million over the last several years, county
Special Arrangement for Disabled Parking Hotly Debated
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Port Hope can allow free parking for any resident in any available and suitable space who
Come to the LYRA Regatta
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Commodore William McCrae of the Cobourg Yacht Club hopes for a good turnout at the LYRA
James Cockburn Day is Back
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council has passed a proclamation declaring Aug. 2 as James Cockburn Day in the Town
Update – Video of Alnwick/Haldimand Township Council Meeting Where Police Were Called Now Online
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=namOGLvHGlc A Alnwick/Haldimand Township Council meeting that erupted in shouting is now online. The meeting took place on Tuesday, July 18,
Northumberland County’s 2022 Annual Report A Visually Engaging Story of Tax Dollars at Work
On July 19, 2023, Northumberland County has released its 2022 Annual Report. Since 2018, the County has been awarded
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Video – “Significant Flooding” at St. Michael Elementary School in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGido4rAJm0 Damage estimates are still unknown after the lower portion of St. Michael Catholic elementary School was flooded in Cobourg. At
Video – Photo Gallery – Special Guests Brought In for St. Peter’s Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXFjjyYkBOI There were a few extra guests at the St. Peter’s Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service in Cobourg. To be precise,
Video – Canadian Tire Gives Back to the Community of Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P86wRZNN-cI Canadian Tire gave a Christmas Eve donation to Northumberland County Food 4 All in Cobourg. The local Canadian Tire store
Quick Response by the Belleville Fire and Emergency Services Contains Kitchen Fire
The Belleville Fire and Emergency Services - Fire Prevention Division is currently investigating a structure fire that occurred today
Town of Cobourg Approves 2026 Capital and Operating Budget
Municipal levy increase of 2.74% adopted, no levy increase for Capital projects The Town of Cobourg has approved the 2026
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Video – Photo Gallery – Special Guests Brought In for St. Peter’s Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXFjjyYkBOI There were a few extra guests at the St. Peter’s Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service in Cobourg. To be precise,
Exclusive – Video – Photo Gallery – Grinch Takes The Fun Out of Christmas in Bowmanville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92UfKGfuDlY The Clay family has been served notice from the Municipality of Clarington - Skelly’s got to go. Skelly has been
Video – Christmas Lights at Old Scugog Road in Bowmanville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGauc6EJVEY Anyone who lives in driving distance of Bowmanville, either knows of, and likely has visited Old Scugog Road to
Video – Photo Gallery – Trent Hills Fire Department Toy Drive Is What Christmas Is All About
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8e0wkkJIjQ The Trent Hills Fire Department Toy Drive wrapped up on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at the Trent Hills Emergency
Exclusive – Winter Parking Tickets Cancelled for Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland
“It is the Mayor's and we are working on a solution,” stated Kevin Feagan (Manager, Bylaw Enforcement and Licensing)
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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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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
Oshawa FireWolves of the NLL Sign Contract with Defenseman Kyle Rubisch
The Oshawa FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) have agreed to a one-year contract with defenseman Kyle Rubisch,
Video – Mayor Enjoys a Round of Disc Golf in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGuQoOGRDD8 Although he was beat by a rookie, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland enjoyed a round of disc golf in Cobourg
Panthers Snap Four-Game Losing Skid
After four straight losses to open the Provincial Junior Hockey League season, the Port Hope Panthers got their first