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Cobourg Mayor Asks County Council to Consider Dissolving the County
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland As Northumberland County ponders a study on whether amalgamation could be a cost-saving measure
Cobourg Council Hears of Progress on Albert Street Washroom Concerns
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7/Today's Northumberland Following a November presentation at Cobourg council on drug use at the
Cobourg Mayor Thanks Victoria Hall Volunteers Publicly
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland Mayor Lucas Cleveland took a moment at Wednesday's council meeting to thank Victoria Hall
Municipality of Brighton Council Selects Hannah MacAusland to Fill Vacant Councillor Position
During a Special Council Meeting held on January 24, 2025, Brighton Council selected Hannah MacAusland to fill the vacant
EOWC Pivots to Address American Tariff Threats
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland The Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus meeting took place Jan. 9 and 10 with plans
Northumberland County Council Proclaims Two Observances
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland On Wednesday, Northumberland County council approved two proclamations for observances that will take place
Northumberland County Council Hands Out Staff Long-Service Awards
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland Wednesday's meeting of Northumberland County council was one of two set aside annually to
Special Meeting of Northumberland County Council called for Thursday, January 30th
In addition to the regularly scheduled County Council Meeting taking place this Wednesday, January 22nd, a Special Council Meeting
Municipality of Brighton Official Candidates List to Fill Vacant Councillor Position
The Municipality of Brighton would like to thank all applicants and the public for their engagement throughout the Appointment
Presenter Gets Cobourg Council to Rethink Its Proclamation of Christian Heritage Month
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland Bob LeDrew may not get the proclamation of March 23 as Atheist Awareness Day,
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Transition House Staff Voting for Possible Union
Workers at the Transition House in Cobourg are set to vote Monday and Tuesday as to whether they want
Video – Multi-Million Dollar Fire at New Condominium Project in Quinte West
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWkUZLU6fEs A condominium housing complex set to open in a few months was heavily damaged by fire in Quinte West
Video – Port Hope Fire Chief Advises of Potential Winter Hazards
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bC7dZQRUKYE With a traditional Canadian winter happening, the Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services would like to remind people of
Warming Hub Reaches Capacity Over the Weekend
The Warming Hub located at 310 Division Street reached its capacity over the weekend. Unfortunately it was right when the
Breaking News – Inmates Escape from Beaver Creek Institution, Minimum Security Unit
On February 19, 2025, during the 6:30 p.m. count, staff members in the minimum-security unit at Beaver Creek Institution,
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Video – Multi-Million Dollar Fire at New Condominium Project in Quinte West
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWkUZLU6fEs A condominium housing complex set to open in a few months was heavily damaged by fire in Quinte West
Video – Port Hope Fire Chief Advises of Potential Winter Hazards
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bC7dZQRUKYE With a traditional Canadian winter happening, the Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services would like to remind people of
Video – White Out Conditions Pose a Challenge for Drivers North of Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NQOM9_Mteo White out conditions proved challenging for drivers north of Cobourg on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. High winds and blowing snow
Video – Fire Chief Pleads with Transport Drivers to Slow Down After Fire Truck Struck On Highway 401
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APi3eVswtOI The Fire Chief of Alnwick/Haldimand Township is pleading with transport drivers to slow down after a firetruck was struck
Video – Ice Water Rescue Training Just In Case
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBTakPxqtDo Members of the Cobourg Fire Department spent the morning of Saturday, February 1, 2025 training in ice water rescue. The
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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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Video – Photo Gallery – Team Inglis Successfully Defends Ontario Women’s Curling Championship in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btr0P0dGOgo Make it back-to-back Ontario women’s curling championships for skip Danielle Inglis and her rink, which will now compete at
Video – Photo Gallery – Team Mooibroek Advances to Brier After Provincial Curling Win in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHG43guudLo By knocking out defending champion Scott Howard in Sunday’s Ontario men’s curling championship final at the Cobourg Community Centre,
Video – Photo Gallery – Still Time to Watch Skate Canada’s Regional Synchronized Skating Championships at the Baltimore Recreation Centre
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xq8OFii3o50 There is still time to take in the Skate Canada Regional Synchronized Skating Championships at the Baltimore Recreation Centre. On
Ontario Curling Championships Finals Set: Mooibroek vs Howard, Inglis vs Brandwood
There were 12 men's and 12 women's teams to start the Ontario Curling championships a week ago at the
Video – Busy First Day at Skate Canada Regional Synchronized Skating Championships in Baltimore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gnYgoDwAQs It was a busy first day at the Baltimore Recreation Centre on Friday, January 24, 2025 as the Baltimore