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Northumberland County – Positive Case of COVID-19 In Staff Member at Golden Plough Lodge
An employee of Northumberland County’s Golden Plough Lodge (GPL) long-term care home has tested positive for COVID-19. The Haliburton,
Cobourg Announces Closures and Changes for April Boat-Lift Operations
(file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s NorthumberlandThe Town of Cobourg has issued a list of parking lot and street closures, as
Cobourg Announces Launch of Cobourg Rides On-Demand Transit System
On April 19, 2021, the Town of Cobourg will be soft launching Cobourg Rides, a town-wide, demand based, public
Cobourg Council – Old Cobourg Daily Star Building Will Be Redeveloped
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's NorthumberlandCobourg council voted at this week's committee-of-the-whole meeting to authorize the execution of a development agreement
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Works on Its EDI Initiatives
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's NorthumberlandCobourg's accessibility co-ordinator had a lot to report this week when bringing council up to date
Cobourg Council – Numbers Are Rolling Up in Vaccine Roll-Out
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's NorthumberlandCobourg Chief Administrative Officer Tracey Vaughan said the numbers are rolling up on the vaccine roll-out. As
No Camping in Port Hope Parks
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s NorthumberlandThe Municipality of Port Hope is advising residents and visitors that overnight camping will not be
Cobourg Toques Help Out Kids in Northumberland
In anticipation of Rogers Hometown Hockey back in January 2020, the Town of Cobourg launched a #Cobourg Toque fundraiser
Cobourg Discourages On-Street Parking
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's NorthumberlandThe Town of Cobourg urges residents to be courteous and respectful of neighbours, emergency responders and
Northumberland County 2020 Public Sector Salary Disclosure
Today’s Northumberland will be releasing the salaries of Ontario Public Service employees in the Northumberland area in the following
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Colborne Residents Advised of Freight Train “Mechanical Issue”
Northumberland OPP advise of a freight train that has a “mechanical issue” in Colborne. OPP were advised of the incident
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
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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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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
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