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Cell Gap Project to be Completed by 2025
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland It's only a few short years until Northumberland County sees results from the Eastern Ontario Regional
Northumberland County Council – Council Supports New Affordable Housing Capital Grant Program
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County council voted at its June meeting to get behind the Affordable Housing Capital Grant
Northumberland County Council – County Is In Year Two of Three-Year Gypsy Moth Infestation
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Though Northumberland County is sharing strategies for dealing with the gypsy moth infestation on its website,
Port Hope Announces Modified Canada Day Plans
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland For a second year, the Municipality of Port Hope is planning a modified Canada Day celebration
Trails in the County Forest to Remain Closed to Snowmobiling Due to Absence of User Agreement
Trails in the Northumberland County Forest will remain closed to snowmobiling, indefinitely. Northumberland County Council made this decision today
Gypsy Moth – A Work In Progress for Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7o63DPQBx4 Director of Communications with Northumberland County, Kate Campbell gave an update about the gypsy moth situation. As background: Outbreaks
Northumberland County Council – Elgin Park Redevelopment Budget Approved
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County council has approved the $18,450,000 budget and the financial strategy for the 40-unit Elgin
Northumberland County – Flags Reman at Half-Mast to Mark Tragedy in London
Flags at Northumberland County facilities will remain at half-mast today to mark the tragic loss of four family members
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Council Gets Behind Instant Name Change
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland It happened just like that – a vote at Cobourg council this week, and Langevin Pier
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Councillors Ready to Challenge Butt Droppers
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Lynn Marie Johnston's bubbly good spirits won as much approval from Cobourg council this week as
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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 – Tense Moments on Highway 401 East of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6JmI72TGfk A few tense moments on Highway 401 east of Port Hope on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. At approximately 1 p.m.
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
- 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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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