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Cobourg Council – Council Declares Hometown Hockey Visit a Win
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland The visit of Rogers Hometown Hockey to Cobourg was a triumph, everyone agreed at Monday's council
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Sends Condolences to Those Affected by Flight 752
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg Mayor John Henderson opened Monday's council meeting with a reflection on the troubling news Canada
Cobourg Council – Police Ask Council for More Specifics
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland When council directed the Cobourg Police Service to provide “information on the level of crime and
Cobourg Council – Building Department Offers Year-End Stats
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Year end means statistics, and Councillor Aaron Burchat shared numbers from Cobourg's building department at Monday's
Northumberland County Announces that Emerald Ash Borer Program Continues
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Northumberland County has announced that its Emerald Ash Borer Replacement Tree Program is back for a
Cobourg Residents Invited to Public Open House on Affordable Housing Plan
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland As the Town of Cobourg begins the process to develop a town-wide Affordable and Rental Housing
Cobourg Council – Climate-Emergency Declaration Insufficiently Supported, Speakers Say
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Four speakers addressed Cobourg council Monday's committee-of-the-whole meeting to take it to task for insufficient follow-up
Cobourg Council – Council Considers Winch Purchase
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland With its increased focus on accessible transportation, Cobourg council voted at Monday's committee-of-the-whole meeting to refer
Cobourg Council – Mayor Applauds Physician-Recruitment Committee
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberlanad The $17,100 Cobourg invests each year in the West Northumberland Physician Recruitment Committee is money well
Cobourg Council – Council Approves Cobourg DBIA Budget
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg's Downtown Business Improvement Area received compliments on its work at Monday's committee-of-the-whole council meeting that
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Preliminary Design and Environmental Assessment for Highway 401 Project from County Road 28 to Hamilton Road
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Preliminary Design and Environmental Assessment for Highway 401 from County Road 28 (Ontario Street) to Hamilton
Freedom of Information Request Shows Cause of Delayed Response by Fire Service to Police Officer Overcome by Fentanyl Was Dispatcher Error
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Today’s Northumberland received a response to a Freedom of Information request to the Town of Cobourg
Cobourg Winter Parking Regulations in Effect as of November 1, 2025
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Town of Cobourg would like to remind all residents that winter parking bylaws will take
Operation Red Nose, Your Safe Ride Home for the Holidays for a 30th Campaign
On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, Operation Red Nose is launching its 30th safe ride campaign in Ontario, opening a
Port Hope Police and Northumberland OPP Bring Cost Savings Back to Council
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLNDMXMdRjg&t=3s The Port Hope Police Board presented its draft 2026 budget to council last month and was asked to find
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Video – Photo Gallery – Unveiling of National Memorial to the Fallen in Kingston
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkmA9fTa6hg A monument honouring fallen soldiers throughout Canada’s history was unveiled in Kingston on Saturday, November 1, 2025. The memorial kiosk
Video – Port Hope Man “Outraged” Over Halloween Decoration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UabMKE2QTk A Port Hope man said he’s “outraged” when he saw a Halloween decoration on his neighbours property. Jordan Knight was
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Police Hold Multi-Agency Scenario at High School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2esV8V3Xs8 Port Hope Police held a training session at Port Hope High School on Monday, October 27, 2025. Members of the
Video – Tense Moments on Highway 401 East of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6JmI72TGfk A few tense moments on Highway 401 east of Port Hope on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. At approximately 1 p.m.
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
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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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OJHL Prospect Series will have games in Cobourg and Feature Local Players
Rosters were announced recently for the Zach Hyman Ontario Junior Hockey League Prospect Series and feature a number of
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