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Port Hope Council – Film Policy Amendment for COVID-19
Council amended the Film Policy to include the additional requirements related to any proposed filming during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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
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Good Food at the Pancake Brunch – And Good Works Too
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland If you have Shrove Tuesday pancakes in mind for Feb. 17, you could not only get
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,
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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
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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