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Northumberland County Council Hears from Northumberland Economic Recovery Task Force
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The vitality of Northumberland County's economic recovery from the COVID-19 shutdown will depend on three overarching
Municipality of Port Hope Council Meeting – June 16, 2020
Below is a summary of key items discussed at the Municipality of Port Hope regular Council Meeting held on
No More Walking In The Sand At Victoria Beach in Cobourg – For Now
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYx_1SgVra8&feature=youtu.be There is no dispute now that Victoria Beach is completely closed as of June 16, 2020. Bright and early town
Municipality of Port Hope COVID-19 Update #13: Reopening Additional Municipal Amenities and Services
On Monday, June 8, 2020, details of the Province’s Stage Two Reopening Framework were provided by Premier Ford and
Cobourg Council – Waterfront Update
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg council this week received an update on five key waterfront operations from Community Services Division
Cobourg Council – Free Transit and Free Parking Continues
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg council this week voted to extend free transit and free parking through June 30. The report
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Will Develop Equality and Inclusion Policy
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Following a Black Lives Matter demonstration and the installation of the Pride Crosswalk in Cobourg last
Cobourg Council – Streamline Patio Approvals Councillor Urges
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Councillor Adam Bureau's notice of motion to streamline the approval process for outdoor patio permits was
Cobourg Council – New Cobourg Farmer’s Market Format is Evolving
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Farmer's Market is evolving in response to potential consumers who were left out because
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Building Department Busy As Ever
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Though the building department had not yet compiled May statistics in time for Monday's council meeting,
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Video – Photo Gallery – “IT:Welcome to Derry” at Canadian Premiere in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDECoa9lfQg The Canadian premiere of IT:Welcome to Derry being shown at the Capitol Theatre in Port Hope on Wednesday, October
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,
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Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Police Hold Multi-Agency Scenario at High School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2esV8V3Xs8 Port Hope Police held a training session at Port Hope High School on Monday, October 27, 2025. Members of the
Video – Tense Moments on Highway 401 East of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6JmI72TGfk A few tense moments on Highway 401 east of Port Hope on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. At approximately 1 p.m.
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
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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