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Municipality of Port Hope Announces New Strategic Community Funding Initiatives
The Municipality of Port Hope is pleased to announce the transition of its Community Grants and Donations funding to
City of Belleville – Introducing New Noise By-law
The City of Belleville is pleased to introduce the new Noise By-law (By-law 2025-122) which will take effect tomorrow
Northumberland County Council Will Be Asked to Proclaim Hunger Action Month
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberlamd Today At its Aug. 13 meeting, Northumberland County council will be asked to proclaim September as Hunger
Plans for Higher-Barrier Model for 310 Division St. Shared at Social Services Committee Meeting
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland At its Aug. 13 meeting, Northumberland County council will be asked to approve changing the low-barrier
Municipality of Port Hope – Public Meeting for 4646 County Road 2 Planning Application
Members of the public are invited to a Public Meeting (held virtually via Zoom) on August 12, 2025 at
Video – Elgin Shores Celebrates Completion in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dL_UwXR6zT0 By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The mood was celebratory Wednesday afternoon, in spite of the heat, as Northumberland County and the
Cobourg’s First Strong Mayor Budget Process Includes $20,000 for Consultant
By Cecilia Nasmith Today’s Northumberland A look at how future budgets will be prepared in the Town of Cobourg with
Speed Reduction Imposed Along King Street East Community Safety Zones in Cobourg
The Town of Cobourg would like to inform the community of a speed reduction on King Street East from
Cobourg Council Approves Cost-Sharing Agreement for Midtown Creek Culvert Realignment
An historical project that was never completed took a step forward during a special meeting of Cobourg council on
Port Hope Council Hears from Consultant Examining Ward Boundary and Council Composition
The Municipality of Port Hope’s council composition and ward boundary is under review for the first time in nearly
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Video – Numerous Resources Respond to Fuel Spill in Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fM0oiIeGygs A number of resources responded to a fuel spill in Cobourg Harbour on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Reports indicate that
Video – Lack of Water and Communication Frustrates West End Residents in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfZaHUwQj3Y There was much frustration from a number of residents in the west end of Cobourg on Wednesday, August 6,
Video – Pebble Beach Residents Without Water After Water Main Break in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9_2LklmWrA Approximately 80 homes in the area of Pebble Beach in Cobourg’s west end have been without water since approximately
City of Belleville – Partial Burn Ban Issued
The City of Belleville and Belleville Fire and Emergency Services wish to advise residents that a partial burn ban
Northumberland County Fire Chiefs Association Issues County Wide Burn Ban
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Due to extremely dry conditions and deteriorating air quality caused by ongoing wildland fires across Ontario
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – Friends for Life Bike Rally Stops in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DP5rMHUqUhA By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Many local residents got a chance for a close-up look at this year's Friends For Life
Video – Photo Gallery – Inspiring Others at Cobourg Sandcastle Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5dRKsvbrFQ It was a perfect day for the Cobourg Sandcastle Festival on Saturday, August 2, 2025. A number of Master Sculptors
Video – Photo Gallery – Aquino Weekend Brings Visitors to Canadian Tank Museum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4sAV7Wseac The Canadian Tank Museum held their annual Aquino Tank Weekend in Oshawa. The event is billed as the largest historical
Video – Photo Gallery – Protesting Homelessness Gets Heated in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwrsBeiYsDY A protest against housing got just as heated as the weather in downtown Cobourg on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Chance
Video – Photo Gallery – Piping Down The Sun Tradition Continues in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObeNtXZ8qb0 Members of the Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums are continuing their tradition of piping down the sun at Cobourg
- 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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Major Series Lacrosse season over for Cobourg Kodiaks
Six straight losses to conclude the regular season eliminated the Cobourg Kodiaks from Major Series Lacrosse playoff contention. The final
Kodiaks Falls to Excelsiors in Brampton in Major Series Lacrosse Action
The Cobourg Kodiaks lost their fourth straight Major Series Lacrosse game Thursday night 16-9 to the host Brampton Excelsiors. It
Video – Tucker Williams Continues to Make Big Strides in Lacrosse Development
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESDa5eT__CA Already very accomplished for his age at 14, Baltimore’s Tucker Williams simply just loves playing lacrosse. “People say it’s the
Cobourg’s MacNiel Drafted by Montreal Canadians
Andrew MacNiel of Cobourg was selected in the sixth round, 189th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens at the 2025
Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Inducts Class of 2025
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Announced last March, a sixth group of inductees was welcomed to the Cobourg and District Sports