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ECE Bylaw Blamed for Budget Item’s 2,700% Increase
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland Challenges to its new Emergency Care Establishment bylaw are a major reason for a
Video – Northumberland County’s Shelter System Takes A Huge Hit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lcn82_bMz10 By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland/Northumberland 89.7 FM With the chance of losing most emergency shelter services it offers by Thursday, Northumberland
Town of Cobourg Holds Emergency Meeting Agenda on Tuesday, October 29
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 9:00 A.m. Council Chambers, Victoria Hall, Cobourg Please be advised that pursuant to section 5.7 of the Town of Cobourg
Special Meeting of Northumberland County Council called for Tuesday, October 29
A Special Meeting of Northumberland County Council will take place on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., for
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Extends Free Downtown Parking Period
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM In response to a presentation by a Downtown Business Improvement Area member to a recent
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Councillors Likely to Sit Out Joint Upper-and-Lower-Tier Session on Homelessness
By Cecilia Nasmith Northumberland 89.7 FM With one or two possible exceptions, Cobourg councillors present at Wednesday's council meeting indicated
Cobourg Council – Library Deals with Signage and Site Issues
By Cecilia Nasmith Northumberland 89.7 FM Cobourg Councillor Aaron Burchat reports that a recent Cobourg Public Library Board meeting highlighted
Cobourg Council – Coming Soon: Question of the Day
By Cecilia Nasmith Northumberland 89.7 FM Cobourg's Chief Administrative Officer Tracey Vaughan this week shared plans with council for a
Town of Cobourg Draft 2025 Budget Available for Review
Detailed budget presentations to begin October 29th The Town of Cobourg would like to inform residents that the draft 2025
Paramedics Honoured at Northumberland County Council
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County council took its turn, at its October meeting, to recognize the long service of
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Video – Canadian Actor Ryan Reynolds Requests Name Change of “Pond” Arena
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjINo5rHY4k By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland At Wednesday's meeting of Cobourg council's Community Services, Protection and Economic Development Standing Committee, Ryan Reynolds
Ontario Proposing to Expand Strong Mayor Powers to Municipalities Including Cobourg, Port Hope, Brighton and Trent Hills
Expansion will help municipalities deliver on provincial priorities like building homes and infrastructure Ontario is proposing to expand strong mayor
Breaking News – Post Announces Closing of Cobourg Plant
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1A8ii3BT40 Post Holdings, Inc. a consumer packaged goods holding company, today announced plans to close two of its Post Consumer
Volunteer Opportunities at Northumberland Hills Hospital
Do you know someone who wants to make a difference in hospital care? Point them to our growing Patient and
Cobourg’s Annual Spring Rainbow Trout Fish Lift Planned for Saturday (weather permitting)
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Cobourg’s Annual Spring Rainbow Trout Fish lift is planned ( weather permitting) for Saturday April 12th. Each
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Video – Another Day Without Power in Northumberland for Residents and Businesses
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_fQ4DTdG7c It looks like parts of Northumberland County going into the sixth day without power following last weekends ice storm. Parts
Video – VOS Theatre Production of Mary Poppins Drops In to Victoria Hall
(photo gallery) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EH7xMTSKX4 The VOS Theatre production of Mary Poppins kicks off at Victoria Hall tonight. The production takes place from April
Video – After Five Days People and Businesses Still Without Power in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4wsN8QQlKw Going into the sixth day without power, frustration is starting to settle in, but for the most part people
Update – Video – Northumberland County Recovering from Ice Storm
(Photo gallery) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlLoRNDKcvY It’s not over yet- but for the most part, Northumberland County was spared major damage that other areas
Video – Halfway Through the Weekend of Freezing Rain
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=188p2llETS0 Despite the warning of freezing rain - so far, or the most part it hasn’t been that bad. On Highway
- Crime
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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Video – 17th Annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxPUhl56_Ck The 17th annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament kicked off on Friday night at the Jack Burger Sports
Video – Old Puckers Raise Money for Ed’s House
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFisEpWoMVo A special presentation was held at the Cobourg Community Centre on Friday, March 28, 2025 before a charity hockey
Video – Eighth Annual PTSD Awareness Hockey Tournament in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RB6Vu0NUYEs The eighth annual PTSD Awareness Hockey Tournament was held on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at the Keeler Centre in
Cobourg Cougars Eliminated From OJHL Playoffs
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Toronto Jr. Canadiens scored three unanswered goals in the third period Sunday night to defeat
Video – Amazing Day Amongst Friends at the Third Annual Travis Gillespie Memorial Hockey Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IYQgXW1hao https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LxX6fk9oU4 The third annual Travis Gillespie Memorial Hockey Tournament took place at the Keeler Centre in Colborne on Saturday, March