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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
Cobourg Council – Hall of Famer Remembered
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's' Northumberland Cobourg councillors this week paid tribute to the late Gord Brooks on his recent passing –
Cobourg Council – Meetings for 2021 Are Set
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland With 2020 drawing to a close, Cobourg council this week approved its 2021 meeting schedule. Most dates
Exclusive – Port Hope Mayor Asks Premier For Help In Shutting Down Fall Salmon Fishing Along The Ganny
Exclusive - Port Hope Mayor Bob Sanderson said if he had his wish, salmon fishing would be banned along
Northumberland County – Help Inform Plans for Maintenance and Renewal of Local Infrastructure Through Online Survey
Northumberland County is enhancing asset management plans to prioritize investments in local infrastructure in order to ensure sustainable service
Special Meeting of Cobourg Council Called for Tuesday, October 20, 2020
The Town of Cobourg has announced that a Special Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2020,
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Northumberland Hills Hospital Pledges No Cut to Services Despite Deficit
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland With the Northumberland Hills Hospital 2025-2026 fiscal year ended March 31, the board
Northumberland County Provides Update on Golden Plough Lodge Transition Timeline
Following a recent productive virtual tour with the Ministry of Long-Term Care—part of the Ministry’s licensing and approvals process—work
Video – Photo Gallery – Corbett’s Dam in Port Hope Great Place to Watch Trout
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fHdWYA2cV8 Lots of things happening along the Ganaraska River in Port Hope. The annual trout run is well underway on Thursday,
Coroner’s Inquest Gives Recommendations Regarding Death of Dominick Martorino
A Coroner’s Inquest has given four recommendations regarding the death of Dominick Martorino. Forty-three-year-old Martorino died on April 6, 2021
In My Opinion – A Chief for the People: Remembering Harry Greer
A Chief for the People: Remembering Harry Greer There are people who pass through a community — and then there
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Video – Photo Gallery – Corbett’s Dam in Port Hope Great Place to Watch Trout
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fHdWYA2cV8 Lots of things happening along the Ganaraska River in Port Hope. The annual trout run is well underway on Thursday,
Video – Photo Gallery – Damage Tops $1 Million After Fire at Northumberland Heights Wellness Retreat and Spa
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-B9NtomEjIY A quiet rural property known for rest and relaxation became the scene of an intense firefight Monday afternoon, as
Video – Highway of Heroes Volunteers Fight Rising Tide of Litter in Honour of Fallen Soldier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4JCkLL1djA On a crisp Saturday morning, three volunteers trudged along the Wesleyville off-ramp of Highway 401, armed with garbage bags,
Video – Photo Gallery – Sun, Crowds and Trout: Good Friday Comes Alive Along Cobourg and Port Hope Waterfronts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzQ4C7yBlDQ Good Friday brought near-perfect spring conditions to the Lake Ontario shoreline, drawing residents and visitors alike to the waterfronts
Video – Cobourg Crossing Guard Hops into Easter Spirit Early
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2C3UIs6OxUY The Easter Bunny made an early appearance in Cobourg’s west end, bringing smiles—and chocolate—to local students. Danielle Kent-Greenhorne, a crossing
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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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Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Win GMHL Russell Cup Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuZ6Lj9CWZs Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Stars shined as the top team in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League this
Northumberland Stars One Win Away From GMHL Championship; Host Game 5 Saturday in Colborne
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Stars have taken a commanding 3-1 series lead in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey
Georgian Bay Wins OFSAA Girls Hockey Championship at Cobourg Community Centre
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Georgian Bay District Secondary School captured the gold medal at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations
CCI Wolves Eliminated from OFSAA Boys Hockey by Tiebreaker
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Collegiate Institute Wolves won their final round-robin pool play game Wednesday morning at the Ontario
St. Mary Thunder Defeated in OFSAA Girls Hockey Quarterfinals
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg’s St. Mary Thunder were eliminated from the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) girls’ A/AA