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Port Hope Council – Firefighters Awards and Recognition
In a special ceremony, Chief C. Ryan Edgar and Deputy Chief Dan Smith presented service awards to several members
Port Hope Council – Acting Fire Chief Appointment
Council approved a By-law to appoint current Deputy Fire Chief Daniel Smith to the position of Acting Director of
Port Hope Council – Business Park Offer
Council approved a By-law directing the Mayor and Clerk to sign a purchase and sale agreement ratifying a contract
Port Hope Council – Monarch Waystation Dedication
Council supported the identification of a section of the Waterfront Trail along Lake Street from Hope Street to the
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
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Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Prepares for Private Funeral of Northumberland OPP Officer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiKZXoTnUjg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5rnBGCCICc A OPP motorcycle placed at Northumberland OPP Detachment in Cobourg in honour of Northumberland OPP Sgt. Brandon Malcolm is
Video – Cobourg Fire Department Responds to Fuel Leak at Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKnIceFzSXwCobourg Fire Department responded to a fuel leak at Cobourg Harbour on Sunday, May 3, 2026.At approximately 2:40 p.m.
Video – Photo Gallery -Family Tradition Continues at Castleton Fishing Derby Weekend
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXxMGJE6d8U The annual Castleton Sports Club Fishing Derby got underway on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Ryken’s Pond north of
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Sailboats Return to Water Despite Hail and High Winds at Spring Boat Lift-In
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuBk5qkT-ZY Spring arrives on Cobourg’s waterfront in a way that feels almost ceremonial—boats returning to the lake and another sailing
Video – Runner’s 290-Kilometre Journey from Baltimore to Ottawa Honours Father, Supports Cancer Fight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wI9QPQatsZ8 A promise made in grief a decade ago is about to take shape in an extraordinary test of endurance
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Video – Photo Gallery -Family Tradition Continues at Castleton Fishing Derby Weekend
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXxMGJE6d8U The annual Castleton Sports Club Fishing Derby got underway on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Ryken’s Pond north of
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Sailboats Return to Water Despite Hail and High Winds at Spring Boat Lift-In
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuBk5qkT-ZY Spring arrives on Cobourg’s waterfront in a way that feels almost ceremonial—boats returning to the lake and another sailing
Photo Gallery – Video – Soft Fog and Warm Air Create Picture-Perfect Morning in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSUOc6AGzXg A quiet, almost cinematic start to the day—one of those mornings that reminds you why people are drawn to
Video – Photo Gallery – Grand Opening of The Dink Den Social Club/Pickleball in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50iIBjnVD2Y The fast-growing sport of pickleball has a brand-new home in Northumberland County. The Dink Den, Cobourg’s ONLY indoor pickleball club,
Video – Photo Gallery – Solidarity in Sorrow Along the Highway of Heroes for OPP Sgt. Brandon Malcolm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMe4UY5LNgI A powerful and deeply emotional show of respect unfolded along the Highway of Heroes on Thursday, April 30, 2026,
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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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Cobourg’s Clow, Whelan at OHL Futures Camp
(Quinte Red Devils graphic) Cobourg’s Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan are among 120 participants at the Ontario Hockey League’s Futures
Video – Photo Gallery – Grand Opening of The Dink Den Social Club/Pickleball in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50iIBjnVD2Y The fast-growing sport of pickleball has a brand-new home in Northumberland County. The Dink Den, Cobourg’s ONLY indoor pickleball club,
Local Players Win OHF U13 Championship with Quinte Red Devils
(Quinte Red Devils photo) Cobourg’s Kade Whelan and Port Hope’s William Beebe recently captured the Ontario Hockey Federation U13 AAA
Video – Photo Gallery – Friendly Rivalry on Ice at Port Hope Firefighters Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWxG-MiZ9k4 The sound of skates cutting across the ice and laughter from the benches filled the Jack Burger Sports Complex
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