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Northumberland County – County Levy Increase Reduced
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Due to two last-minute changes at a special Thursday meeting, Northumberland County council reduced the 3%
Northumberland County – Three Issues Arise from Northumberland Waste Department
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland On Day One of Northumberland County council's final review of budget issues in advance of finalizing
Alnwick-Haldimand Replaces Resigned Councillor
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Roseneath farmer Jim Hogg has come out ahead in the application process to fill the council
Cobourg Announces Family Day Operating Hours
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The February 17 Family Day holiday will see Cobourg's municipal offices at Victoria Hall closed, a
Municipal Council and Cobourg Police Service Call Public Meeting for Opioid Crisis
The Town of Cobourg would like to inform citizens that Municipal Council, in partnership with the Cobourg Police Service,
Port Hope – Penryn Mason Homes Development
Press Release Municipality of Port Hope Update on Penryn Mason Homes Development Process In response to the growing interest surrounding the
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Budget Gets Final Approval
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg's budget is approved for 2020, following Monday's council meeting. The motion for approval put forth by
Cobourg Council – Piccini Updates Cobourg Council
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Northumberland-Peterborough South MPP David Piccini updated Cobourg council on a few government programs at Monday's meeting. Ontario
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Senior Asks for Parking-Ticket Discount
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Judy Sherwin's idea of a discount on parking tickets for Cobourg residents will be examined, following
Cobourg Council – There’s a New Christmas Craft Show in Town
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Councillor Aaron Burchat made the motion at Monday's council meeting to authorize the required exemption under
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Municipality of Port Hope – A Tribute For Former Councillor Jeff Lees
It is with deep sadness that we recognize the sudden passing of Jeff Lees, who previously served as a
In My Opinion – Shhhhh There Was An Elderly Person Missing – Don’t Tell Anyone
Shhhhh - don’t tell anyone, but there was a major search for a missing person overnight in Cobourg. At least
COVID-19 outbreak on NHH’s 1B (Restorative Care and Palliative Care) Units Declared Over
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) announced today the conclusion of a COVID-19 outbreak that had impacted the hospital’s first floor 1B
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – No Sign of Elderly Man Missing from Retirement Home
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xx3ZPaACkCo Searchers will resume their search for a elderly person who went missing from a Cobourg retirement on Monday evening. It’s
Video – Repair Work Continues in Port Hope After a Water Main Break Closes Walton Street Bridge
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5VwbeRtG1c Repair work continues on the east end of Walton Street in Port Hope after a water main broke on
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Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – No Sign of Elderly Man Missing from Retirement Home
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xx3ZPaACkCo Searchers will resume their search for a elderly person who went missing from a Cobourg retirement on Monday evening. It’s
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Mayor and Council Welcome 2026 with New Year Levee
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAvFQZlNQSo Cobourg Mayor and Council’s New Year’s 2026 took place at Victoria Hall on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Kicking off the
Video – Photo Gallery – Feeling Blessed to Watch the Sunset Over Lake Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsAHY3NBcl4 What a beautiful sunset on the second day of the new year. As a weather front moved past Cobourg over
Video – A Number of People Enjoy the First Day of 2026 on Rice Lake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ph_EeQ-r_kY Beautiful day to start the year on Rice Lake, just off Bewdley on January 1, 2026. Two anglers took the
Video – Photo Gallery – Special Moments for Father and Son on Caroline Street Rink
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PF36rjnqj5Y A number of people took the opportunity to enjoy the Caroline Street Rink in Port Hope on the first
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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 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
Port Hope’s Owen Beck Scores First NHL Goal
(Photo courtesy of Montreal Canadiens) In his 21st NHL game, Port Hope’s Owen Beck scored the first goal of his
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