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Cobourg Council – Councillor Seeks Specific MOU with the Library
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland With a memorandum of understanding between the Town of Cobourg and the Cobourg Dragon Boat and
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Is Still Working on Weston
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Mayor John Henderson reported on the local reaction to the closure of the Weston bakery in
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Honours First Poet Laureate
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Mayor John Henderson and other councillors at Monday's meeting were effusively in their praise of Cobourg's
Cobourg Council – Council Praises Habitat Work
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Those at Monday's Cobourg council meeting were complimentary to the work of Habitat For Humanity Northumberland,
Cobourg Council – New DocuPet System is a Hit
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberand Councillor Aaron Burchat shared with council Monday night some details on the success of the new
New Northumberland County Councillor Sworn In
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County council has a second female member to join Cramahe Township Mayor Mandy Martin, as
Northumberland County Recognizes Long-Serving Employees
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Northumberland County council congratulated 44 employees and recent retirees who had achieved long-service milestones ranging from
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Set to Leave the Animal-Control Board
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg is set to drop out of the Joint Animal Control Municipal Service Board, following a
Cobourg Council – Transport Is Costly for Passengers On A Stretcher
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland The ambulance can get you to Northumberland Hills Hospital with dispatch. But you are on your own
Cobourg Council – Taxis Will Have a New Fare Structure
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg will have a new taxicab bylaw, following public engagement and consultations with the town's taxi
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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,
A Decade of Hope and Resilience Celebrated at Tenth Annual Survivor Night
On Monday, October 27, 2025, first responders gathered to mark a milestone – the tenth annual Survivor Night ceremony.
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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
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
Video – Trials and Tribulations of Fishing Along the Ganaraska River in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbhTcJk-v6s Fishing has once again opened up along the Ganaraska River in Port Hope. On Saturday, October 18, 2025 a number
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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