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Municipality of Port Hope Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings – July 6, 2021
Wednesday, July 7, 2021 - Port Hope, ON Below is a summary of key items discussed at the Municipality of
Northumberland County – Council Committee Applauds Food-Insecurity Initiative
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland Eats was an innovative measure to counteract local food insecurity in its three-month pilot period. Community
Northumberland County – County’s Commitment to Housing Recognized
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County can boast a quality By-Name List status from the Built For Zero-Canada alliance, Community
County Council Committee Passes POA Advocacy Motion
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Streamlining is the only hope the Northumberland County Provincial Offences Court has of clearing up a
Cobourg Announces Next Week’s Reopening Plans
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Beginning July 12, the Town of Cobourg will be reopening Victoria Hall with hours of 10
Cobourg Transit Takes A Holiday
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Thursday is Canada Day, and the Town of Cobourg advises that Cobourg Transit will not be
Northumberland County Transportation Funding Extended
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Government of Ontario has announced extended funding over two years through the Community Transportation Grant
Cobourg Council – Council Supports Needle Disposal Bin
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg councillors have unanimously supported the installation of a needle disposal bin in the name of
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Eyes Short-Term Rental Licensing and Regulations
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Anne-Marie Jackson has brought to council's attention an issue that Councillor Brian Darling said has been
Cobourg Council – Beach Opening Will Be Discussed in Late July
(file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The reopening of the Victoria Park beach and what form it might take will be
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Northumberland County Votes Warming Hub Will Be in Council Chambers
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Meeting in emergency session, Northumberland County council has voted to locate this winter's overnight warming room
City of Belleville Festival of Lights Kicks Off November 14
This year’s Festival of Lights is set to begin Nov. 14 with a special launch night event. Join us
Letter to the Editor/Mayor – Concerns Over Warming Hub at New Golden Plough
Dear Mayor Cleveland, I am writing to urgently express the profound concern and frustration many Cobourg residents feel about the
Port Hope to Host Exclusive Canadian Premiere of HBO’s ‘IT: Welcome to Derry’
In collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery, Ontario Creates, Port Hope Tourism, and Crave, the home of HBO in Canada,
A Decade of Hope and Resilience Celebrated at Tenth Annual Survivor Night
On Monday, October 27, 2025, first responders gathered to mark a milestone – the tenth annual Survivor Night ceremony.
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Video – Blue Jays Watch Party in Port Hope for Game 2 of the World Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBGGdvSsnsg For anyone planning to watch the Blue Jays this Saturday, October 25, 2025 you’re welcome to join in on
Breaking News – Video – Unknown When Power Will Be Restored to Parts of Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuoLZWVfPj4 It’s unknown how large an area of Cobourg is impacted following a power outage late Sunday evening. At approximately 11
Demoltion Has Begun at Former Brookside Youth Centre
Buildings have started to be torn down at the former Brookside Youth Centre located at 390 King Street East
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
Video – Trials and Tribulations of Fishing Along the Ganaraska River in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbhTcJk-v6s Fishing has once again opened up along the Ganaraska River in Port Hope. On Saturday, October 18, 2025 a number
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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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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
Back-To-Back Losses for Port Hope Panthers to Open PJHL Season
The Trent Hills Thunder scored three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the Port Hope Panthers 3-2
Flesch Brothers from Cobourg Representing Canada in Men’s Rugby
Cobourg’s Mason and Noah Flesch, both St. Mary Catholic Secondary School alumni, were in the starting lineup for Canada’s