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County Council – Long-Range Landfill Issues Explained
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland What happens in Northumberland County after its final landfill reaches capacity was explained by Manager of
County Council – Work on County Facilities Rolls On
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland COVID-19 has presented some challenges to work required on a wide range of Northumberland County facilities,
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Budget Has Increase of Less Than 1%
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council has approved a budget that includes an increase of less than 1%. With a capital
Cobourg Council – Share Your Beach Input Via Engage Cobourg Survey
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg Councillor Emily Chorley announced big news at this week's council meeting – the long-awaited survey
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Looks at On-Demand Transit
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland A more efficient transit system that is also more convenient to the users is the aim
Cobourg Council – Councillor Shares Transition House Challenges
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg Councillor Nicole Beatty updated council at this week's meeting on her liaison role with Transition
Cobourg Council – Honour Volunteers with a Civic Awards Nod
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland A change has been made to this year's Cobourg Civic Awards, with the deadline to make
New Northumberland County Paramedics Deputy Chief Announced
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland Paramedics Chief Susan Brown was delighted to announce the new Deputy Chief at January's Community
Northumberland County Council Digs Deep Into Waste Costs
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland When faced with enquiries about Northumberland County's upcoming hike in bag-tag prices for curbside garbage pick-up,
County Council – County Employees Reach Service Milestones
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Every so often, Northumberland County council takes the time to recognize employees who have reached long-service
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Video – Photo Gallery – Picturesque Sunset Along Cobourg Pier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGvmUXvkOTw The wind was whipping up Lake Ontario, but it was a beautiful sunset on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 in
Video – Photo Gallery – Windy Day Along the Lakeshore in Cobourg and Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhCOHk2cMJI Another windy day along the lakeshore in Northumberland County on Monday, December 29, 2025. With gusts up to 88 kph
Update on Watermain Break in Downtown Port Hope
At approximately 8:45 a.m. on December 28, 2025, a watermain break occurred at the northwest corner of the Walton
Video – So Far Only Minor Issues with the Freezing Rain in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLkoYDLZ54E So far, for the most part, so good. The freezing rain has hit the Northumberland County area, but so far,
Video – Despite the Weather Anglers Getting Their Last Casts In Before the Seasons Over
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrfeofRHcns A number of anglers braved the rainy, chilly weather on Sunday, December 28, 2025 along the Ganaraska River in
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Video – Photo Gallery – Picturesque Sunset Along Cobourg Pier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGvmUXvkOTw The wind was whipping up Lake Ontario, but it was a beautiful sunset on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 in
Video – Photo Gallery – Special Guests Brought In for St. Peter’s Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXFjjyYkBOI There were a few extra guests at the St. Peter’s Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service in Cobourg. To be precise,
Exclusive – Video – Photo Gallery – Grinch Takes The Fun Out of Christmas in Bowmanville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92UfKGfuDlY The Clay family has been served notice from the Municipality of Clarington - Skelly’s got to go. Skelly has been
Video – Christmas Lights at Old Scugog Road in Bowmanville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGauc6EJVEY Anyone who lives in driving distance of Bowmanville, either knows of, and likely has visited Old Scugog Road to
Video – Photo Gallery – Trent Hills Fire Department Toy Drive Is What Christmas Is All About
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8e0wkkJIjQ The Trent Hills Fire Department Toy Drive wrapped up on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at the Trent Hills Emergency
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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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Cobourg Cougars Head Into New Year with Lengthy Losing Streak
The Cobourg Cougars junior A hockey club will look to reverse its fortunes after the calendar flips to 2026. Following
Port Hope’s Owen Beck Scores First NHL Goal
(Photo courtesy of Montreal Canadiens) In his 21st NHL game, Port Hope’s Owen Beck scored the first goal of his
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