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Cobourg Council – Cobourg Council Will Resume Wednesday
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Barely into their Oct. 5 agenda, Cobourg council adjourned its committee-of-the-whole meeting until Wednesday. Following the first
Cobourg Council – Waterfront Operations Adjusted to COVID This Summer
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Julie Behan-Jones reviewed the Summer of COVID for Cobourg council's committee-of-the-whole Monday, with a focus on
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Launches New Meeting Management System
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg is going with eSCRIBE as its new meeting-management software, a change from the iCompass system
Interim CAO Gets a Heartfelt “Thank You” from Town of Cobourg Staff
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnUKBi_8FRc&t=72s Town Departments give up their morning break to give a heartfelt “thank you” to former interim CAO Ian Davey
Northumberland County Seeks Feedback About Proposed Design for Elgin Park Development
Northumberland County is inviting residents to an upcoming online and telephone Question and Answer session to learn more about
Cobourg Launches Digital Service Squad to Help Businesses Adapt Online
Small businesses are encouraged to apply for Digital Transformation Grant. The Town of Cobourg along with the Cobourg Downtown Business
Municipality of Port Hope COVID-19 Update #16
Monday, September 28, 2020 - Port Hope, ON The Municipality continues to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and staff meet regularly
Northumberland County Announces Bill Detlor as Incoming Golden Plough Lodge Administrator
Northumberland County is pleased to announce Bill Detlor as the successful candidate in the recruitment process to fill the
Municipality of Port Hope Proclaims September 28 as British Home Child Day
Town Hall clock tower to be lit up with coloured lights in recognition of those affected by the former
Northumberland County – Invites Residents to Participate in Next Round of Internet Speed Testing
Residents are invited to participate in Northumberland County’s second round of free online internet speed testing as part of
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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