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Municipality of Port Hope to Celebrate the Holiday Season with Modified Parade and COVID-Friendly Activities
The Municipality of Port Hope is set to kick off the holiday season with modified festive events and activities
Port Hope May Purchase Surplus School
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The possibility of purchasing the former George Hamilton Public School at 3100 County Rd. 10 in
Daniel Smith Accepts Role as Fire Chief and Director of Fire and Emergency Services for Municipality of Port Hope
The Municipality of Port Hope is pleased to announce that Daniel Smith has been appointed Director of Emergency Services
Cobourg Fire Department Project Gets Budget Pre-Approval
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland At its committee-of-the-whole meeting Monday, Cobourg council voted to give budget pre-approval of $240,000 for long-needed
Rotary Harbourfront Skating Rink in Cobourg Gets Set To Open
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland As soon as weather permits, you can enjoy outdoor skating again at the Rotary Harbourfront Park,
Mark MacDonald Named Cramahe Township Fire Chief
The Municipality of Cramahe Township announces the appointment of Mark MacDonald as Fire Chief. “We are pleased our volunteer fire
Next Phase of Recycle Right Begins in Northumberland County on November 30
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Phase 2 of Northumberland County's Recycle Right program officially kicks off Nov. 30, following the launch
Municipality of Port Hope Launches Redesigned Municipal Website
The Municipality of Port Hope has unveiled a new municipal website, which includes a refreshed web design, service-based web
Victoria Park Campground 2021 Booking Opens November 16th
The Town of Cobourg would like to notify residents that the Victoria Park Campground online reservation request form for
County Announces Susan Brown as New Chief of Northumberland Paramedics
Northumberland County is pleased to announce Susan Brown as the successful candidate in the recruitment process to fill the
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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