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Port Hope Library Draft Budget Includes Four-Month Closure at Canton Branch
The Port Hope Public Library is seeking a 7.4% increase in the 2026 municipal budget with an operational need
Port Hope Council Supports Budget Increase for Rural Roads Office Addition
Port Hope council was asked at Tuesday night’s committee-of-the-whole meeting to approve a budget increase of $275,000 for the
New Manager of Planning & Development for Cramahe Township
The Corporation of Cramahe Township is pleased to affirm the implementation of the Planning and Development department. We announce the
Five Affordable Units To Be Included in Port Hope Housing Development
Port Hope council voted Tuesday night to authorize the mayor and municipal clerk to sign and execute an affordable
City of Belleville’s New Water Leak Forgiveness Adjustment Program
The City of Belleville’s new Water Leak Forgiveness Adjustment Program supports residents facing high water bills caused by unexpected
City of Belleville Ratifies Agreement with BPFFA Local 497
Belleville City Council has ratified a new four-year collective agreement with Belleville Professional Fire Fighters Association (BPFFA) Local 497. This
Cobourg Mayor Invokes Strong Mayor Powers to Hire a Community Services Director
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Mayoral Decision Date: August 25, 2025 Subject: Being a Mayoral Decision to delegate the hiring of a Community
Cobourg Council Wants More Info on Mayor’s Latest Strong Mayor Powers Directive
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Monday's special meeting of Cobourg council was requested by councillors wanting to know more about Mayor
Notice of Intent to Repeal and Replace Heritage Designation for 323 King Street West, The Field House
The Town of Cobourg would like to advise residents of the intent to repeal and replace the Heritage Designation
Port Hope Council Will Return to Town Hall Once AV Equipment Upgrade Work is Complete
Port Hope council’s August meeting on Tuesday night was held virtually, as have other previous meetings, while audio and
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Video – Photo Gallery – Hundreds of Students Attend Level Up! Career Fair in Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmUvYrZmNEg The Haldimand Arena was filled with students on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 learning around rewarding careers in the skilled
Port Hope Council Approves Budget Increase for Rural Roads Office with 4-3 Vote
Port Hope council was divided at its regular meeting Tuesday night, but ultimately rubber-stamped the approval of a budget
Dredging to Resume in Cobourg Harbour
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Town of Cobourg would like to advise residents that dredging operations of the Cobourg Harbour
Port Hope Summons You to Spooky Season This Fall
The Municipality of Port Hope, in partnership with community organizations and businesses across the community, is thrilled to launch
Alnwick/Haldimand Council Defers Motion to Reconsider Denied Severance and Building Applications
Alnwick/Haldimand Township councillor Mike Ainsworth brought forward a motion at Tuesday’s committee-of-the-whole meeting for previously denied severance and building
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – Hundreds of Students Attend Level Up! Career Fair in Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmUvYrZmNEg The Haldimand Arena was filled with students on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 learning around rewarding careers in the skilled
Video – Photo Gallery – Canadian Disc Golf Championships Take Place in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTPvgGRoTiU The Canadian Disc Golf Championships wrapped up on Sunday, September 14, 2025 after being held on various courses throughout
Video – Photo Gallery – Grace Bowen Honoured at Cobourg Community Centre
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jd55SgPdt-U On the same morning local residents were participating in the Terry Fox Run, the memory of Grace Bowen was
Video – Salmon Is A Big Draw for Both Port Hope and Cobourg for Different Reasons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt6faWTnvas If you're ever along the waterways of Cobourg and Port Hope this time of year the main word you're
Video – Parking Is A No No Where There Are No, No Parking Signs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvKTvM9QfBs A Cobourg Municipal By-Law Officer issues a $160 fine to a pickup truck parked in a parking lot just
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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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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
Video – Photo Gallery – Canadian Disc Golf Championships Take Place in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTPvgGRoTiU The Canadian Disc Golf Championships wrapped up on Sunday, September 14, 2025 after being held on various courses throughout
Cougars Suffer Third Straight Loss in Trenton
Beckett Ewart opened the scoring against his former club as the Trenton Golden Hawks downed the visiting Cobourg Cougars
Cobourg Cougars Fall to Newmarket in Home Opener
The Cobourg Cougars are winless through two games to start the Ontario Junior Hockey League regular season. Coming off a