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Northumberland County – Prescribed Burn Is Planned
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s NorthumberlandThe Rice Lake Plains Partnership - including the Northumberland County Forest, the Nature Conservancy of Canada
Port Hope Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings – April 6, 2021
Friday, April 9, 2021 - Port Hope, ON Below is a summary of key items discussed at the Municipality of
Cobourg Enters Provincewide Stay-At-Home Order
Community urged to continue following public health advice and maintain physical distancing guidelines.The Town of Cobourg has now entered
Restricted Access to Ganaraska River Enforced in Municipality of Port Hope
In response to the Provincial Emergency and Stay at Home Order for all Ontarians, the Municipality of Port Hope
Northumberland County – Natural Heritage System OP Amendment Provokes Opposition and Ire
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s NorthumberlandThe latest draft of Northumberland County's proposed Official Plan amendment regarding its Natural Heritage System drew
Northumberland County – Tourism Is A Special Challenge Just Now
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's NorthumberlandNorthumberland County Tourism Manager Eileen Lum is charged with the task of maximizing tourism – though
Northumberland County – Adequate Child-Care Funding Has Been a Challenge
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Reporting on the day an extensive provincial lockdown was expected, Northumberland County Early Years Manager Lesley
Statement from Northumberland County Warden on Provincewide Emergency Brake Shutdown
Northumberland County Warden Bob Crate issued a statement on Thursday, April 1, 2021. “In an effort to curb the third
Port Hope – Statement from Mayor Bob Sanderson Regarding “Ganny Weekend”
Below is a statement from Port Hope Mayor Bob Sanderson regarding a story that appeared in a Toronto newspaper
Public Invited to Participate in Cobourg Council’s Strategic Plan Midterm Review
The Town of Cobourg would like to remind residents that Municipal Council’s Committee of the Whole Meeting for the
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Video – Alnwick/Haldimand Township Fire Department Responds to Fire in Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qq99GJ2wAg Alnwick/Haldiman Township Fire Department responded to a possible structure fire on County Road 2 in Grafton on Friday, October
Royal Canadian Legion 2025 National Poppy Campaign Now Underway!
More ways to donate, Poppies online for home delivery The Royal Canadian Legion’s 2025 National Poppy Campaign and Remembrance Period
Video – Port Hope Man “Outraged” Over Halloween Decoration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UabMKE2QTk A Port Hope man said he’s “outraged” when he saw a Halloween decoration on his neighbours property. Jordan Knight was
Statement from Cobourg Police Chief Regarding 2026 Operational Budget Estimates
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Statement from Cobourg Police Chief Paul VandeGraaf Each year, the Cobourg Police Service operational and capital budget
Canadian Tire in Cobourg Is Having a Store Renovation Preview Sale Starting Today
(advertisement) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMwaONNXC4I Canadian Tire in Cobourg is having a Store Renovation Preview Sale starting today. From October 31 to November 6, at
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Video – Port Hope Man “Outraged” Over Halloween Decoration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UabMKE2QTk A Port Hope man said he’s “outraged” when he saw a Halloween decoration on his neighbours property. Jordan Knight was
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Police Hold Multi-Agency Scenario at High School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2esV8V3Xs8 Port Hope Police held a training session at Port Hope High School on Monday, October 27, 2025. Members of the
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
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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