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Cobourg Council Officially Votes to Open Victoria Beach On Weekdays
Cobourg Council voted to officially open Victoria Beach during the week, but keep it closed on weekends. The vote at
Municipality of Port Hope COVID-19 Update – Resuming of Select Programs
As part of the phased-in approach to the re-opening of municipal facilities and amenities, the Municipality of Port Hope
Northumberland County Council Approves Countywide Development Charges By-Law
Northumberland County Council today passed by-law to implement countywide development charges as of October 1, 2020. “New developments often result
Northumberland County Votes to Prohibit Fall Turkey Hunt in County Forest
With a growing number of visitors to the Northumberland County Forest, County Council has voted to prohibit the Fall
Public Input Open for Cannabis Retail Store Application in Downtown Cobourg
The Town of Cobourg would like to advise citizens that a Cannabis Store Retail Authorization application under the Cannabis
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Prepares to Safely and Gradually Reopen the Community Centre
Under the direction of the Government of Ontario and the approval of Municipal Council, the Town of Cobourg will
Cobourg Council Demands Answers on Brookside
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The severely under-capacity Brookside Youth Centre sits on underutilized land that could potentially be an asset
Northumberland County Housing Corporation Annual General Meeting and Board Meeting
The Northumberland County Housing Corporation (NCHC) 2020 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on Monday, August 24, 2020.
Alnwick/Haldimand Township Municipal Offices Re-Opening By Appointment Only
As of September 8, 2020, the Township will be open by appointment only for such things as Planning matters
Northumberland County Releases 2019 Annual Report
Northumberland County has today released its 2019 Annual Report. This report highlights key accomplishments delivered in fulfillment of Council’s
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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