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Cobourg Council – Cobourg Has Exceptional GHG Record
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Town of Cobourg is a leader among Northumberland municipalities in lowering its greenhouse gas emissions,
Cobourg Council – Mayor Urges Support Food Bank Saturday
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Northumberland-Peterborough South MPP David Piccini has set up a friendly rivalry between himself and Port Hope
Cobourg Council – Council Ponders Reinstating Parking and Transit Fees
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Following the report by Director of Public Works Laurie Wills last week, Cobourg council passed a
Cobourg Council – It Pays to Read
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg Councillor Adam Bureau said the October program offered by the Cobourg Public Library essentially pays
Cobourg Council – Downtown Needs Your Help, Councillors Urge
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Two councillors took a moment at this week's meeting to urge everyone to support local businesses
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Will Apply for Safe Restart Funding
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council this week directed Treasurer Ian Davey to apply for funding under Phase 2 of
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Proclaims Dyslexia Awareness Month
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland In response to a letter from Viola Lyons, Cobourg council this week declared October as Dyslexia
Cobourg Council – Unveiling is an Invitation Event, Mayor Reminds Everyone
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Saturday's big unveiling of the statue honouring Fern Blodgett Sunde in Victoria Park is an important
Cobourg Council – Chorley Provides Recreation Report
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland As fall begins, Councillor Emily Chorley took a moment at council this week to report on
Cobourg Council – Veteran Firefighter Remembered
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Members of council took a moment this week to extend condolences to the family of Don
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- Local News
Video – Port Hope Apartment Building Suffers Power Outage – Again
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYouAsKcxqE Tenants of an apartment building in Port Hope were without power for the second time in a week on
Video – Still Room for Teams at the Upcoming 2026 Castleton Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fxq89xEGLbk A perfect winters evening at the Castleton Sports Club on Friday, February 7, 2026. With snow falling and the lights
Port Hope Council Supports Remuneration Increase Starting Next Term
The salaries for the next term of Port Hope council could rise significantly following October’s municipal election, if ratified
Expanded Weekend Hours for Warming Room Continue in Response to Extreme Cold
With continued extreme cold forecast for this weekend, Northumberland County, in collaboration with the Town of Cobourg By-law Services,
Brighton to Hold Watch Party for Olympian Hallie Clarke
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Brighton native Hallie Clarke is getting set to compete at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – In My Opinion – Be Proud Northumberland County – Be Canadian Proud
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbygVjlGUiM Since Afghanistan, Northumberland County residents have lined the bridges along the Highway of Heroes paying their respects to our
Video – Photo Gallery – Enjoying The Beauty of a Canadian Winter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46kF_KhdXxY Stunningly beautiful sunset on Sunday, February 1, 2026 in Cobourg. It’s been a truly Canadian winter with the pure white
Video – Photo Gallery – 34th Annual Polar Plunge Raises Funds for Campbellford Memorial Hospital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5yy1gvZE-o The 34th annual Polar Plunge was held on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in support of Campbellford Memorial Hospital. Approximately $40,000
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – At Least 20 People Displaced Following Apartment Fire in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peFOiCS_HBw Officials are still trying to account for everyone after a Northumberland County Housing Corporation apartment complex was destroyed by
Video – Photo Gallery – Chilly Sunset Along the Lakeshore in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBYsaEqePA0 Cold warnings once again as the area goes into a deep freeze on Friday, January 30, 2026. Another beautiful sunset
- 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
- Sports
- AllBaseballHockey
Video – Port Hope Panthers Beat Trent Hills Thunder in PJHL Action
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGgeTMsiSl4 It was Emergency Services Night as the Port Hope Panthers beat Trent Hills Thunder in PJHL action at the
Video – Still Room for Teams at the Upcoming 2026 Castleton Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fxq89xEGLbk A perfect winters evening at the Castleton Sports Club on Friday, February 7, 2026. With snow falling and the lights
Brighton to Hold Watch Party for Olympian Hallie Clarke
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Brighton native Hallie Clarke is getting set to compete at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in
West Northumberland Curling Club Member Competing at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Kristina (Adams) Brauch of the West Northumberland Curling Club is set to play for Team Newfoundland and Labrador at
Local Players in OHL U16 Showcase in Peterborough This Week
Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan will compete Tuesday and Wednesday at the Ontario Hockey League’s U16 Top Prospects Showcase