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Municipality of Port Hope COVID-19 Update #10: Municipal Projects and Maintenance Activities
The Municipality has been closely monitoring Provincial Orders that have been issued under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection
Northumberland County Council – Council Makes Multiple Declarations
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County is often approached to make commemorative declarations, and is usually agreeable. However, the ones
Northumberland County Council – County Council Supports Organ Donation
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Following a presentation by Christine Milligan about the special gift her daughter Cassidey Ouellette made, Northumberland
Northumberland County Council – Council Will Proceed with Build in Spite of Lost Grant Funds
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland In spite of adding perhaps $861,500 to the Northumberland County budget, council voted this week to
Northumberland County Council – COVID Costs and Effects Reported at County Council
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Just as there is probably no citizen left untouched by the COVID-19 pandemic, no department in
Northumberland County Council – Landfill and Recycling Sites Set to Reopen
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Following the March 25 closure of the Brighton landfill and the Seymour and Bewdley community recycling
Cobourg Council – Council Appoints Transition House Liaison
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg Councillor Nicole Beatty will become a special council liaison to the Transition House Emergency Shelter
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Adopts Flood-Mitigation Policy
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Following a year of significant flooding in 2019, Cobourg council has approved a Flood Mitigation and
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Asked to Defer Costs for Affordable Housing Project
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg council this week received a request to defer development and permit charges for 82 Munroe
Cobourg Council – Council Will Re-Examine 2020 Budget in Light of COVID-19 Costs
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland In myriad ways, the restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic – municipally, provincially and Federally- are
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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,
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
Video – Photo Gallery – Finding Peace Along Cobourg’s Lakeshore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPW8GOavN1s More people seem to be enjoying leisurely walks along the west breakwall in Cobourg. On Wednesday, February 4, 2026 a
Video – Chilly Night for Residents of Port Hope Apartment Building With No Power
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugAn9FZoYCg An apartment building in Port Hope was without power for most of the night starting on Wednesday, February 4,
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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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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
Current Competes at World Cross Country Running Championships, Signs Nike Contract
Kate Current, originally from Precious Corners just north of Cobourg, competed for Canada in the mixed relay at the
Cobourg Cougars Head Into New Year with Lengthy Losing Streak
The Cobourg Cougars junior A hockey club will look to reverse its fortunes after the calendar flips to 2026. Following