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Cobourg Council – About-Face Vote on Workforce Housing
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council reversed the vote from the February Public Works, Planning and Development
Belleville City Operating Budget Approved
The City of Belleville’s 2026 Operating Budget was approved during today’s Special City Council meeting. In accordance with Ontario’s
Cobourg Council Gets Municipal Election Tutorial
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council got a Municipal Elections 101 tutorial from Municipal Clerk Brent Larmer on important dates
Half-Load Restrictions in Effect Starting March 2 in Cobourg
Commercial vehicles will be restricted to half-loads on designated streets within the Town of Cobourg starting on Monday, March
Township of Alnwick/Haldimand Approves 2026 Budget
The Council of the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand approved the 2026 Budget at the February 11, 2026 Special Council Meeting. After
Township of Cramahe Announces New Manager of Environmental Services
The Township of Cramahe is pleased to welcome Rob Lake as the new Manager of Environmental Services (Water/Wastewater). Reporting directly
Port Hope Council Members Compromise to Continue Ward Boundary and Council Composition Review
After much debate at Tuesday night’s Port Hope council meeting, a Ward Boundary and Council Composition Review will continue
Northumberland County Council – Cobourg Drops Out of CLC Over “Legal Concerns”
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg will no longer be represented on the Citizens Liaison Committee established in connection with the
Northumberland County Council – Longer Warming-Room Hours Debated
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County staff will look at extending warming-room hours to effect greater protection for unsheltered members
Update – Municipality of Port Hope – Appeal Withdrawn on 65 Ward Street
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) has advised the Municipality that the appellants, Southbridge Health Care GP
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Video – Sorcerer and Her Apprentice Take Command of the Waves
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqI88oy5ADg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7Wdv7NOAqs The creation of ice is gone from the east pier in Cobourg, but the waves were at it on
Video – Transport Stuck on Dudley Road in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypJ4KnXAUUw A transport truck was stuck on Dudley Road in Colborne for most of the day on Tuesday, March 17,
Video – Car Destroyed by Fire in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3XnmzosVkg There were no injuries after a car was destroyed by fire in Cobourg on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Cobourg Fire
Inquest into the Death of Dominick Martorino
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The inquest will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, March 23, 2026. Murray Segal will be
Alnwick Haldimand Council Defers Decision on Updated Policy for Municipal Election
Alnwick Haldimand Township council has deferred approval of an updated policy regarding use of municipal resources during the election. A
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Video – Transport Stuck on Dudley Road in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypJ4KnXAUUw A transport truck was stuck on Dudley Road in Colborne for most of the day on Tuesday, March 17,
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Shine Bright and Advance to First GMHL Championship Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOZASJUwiYQ The Northumberland Stars are headed to the Russell Cup championship series for the first time in franchise history after
Video – Photo Gallery – Life is Sweet at the 2026 Warkworth Maple Syrup Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vA19py75Pg The 38th annual Warkworth Maple Syrup Festival kicked off on Saturday, March 14, 2026, with its traditional highlight —
Video – Photo Gallery – Durham Edges Northumberland in Shootout to Extend GMHL Playoff Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcfZKoROMrQ The Durham Roadrunners staved off elimination from the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League’s South Division final Friday night
Video – Photo Gallery – Ice Jams Up Ganaraska River in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qo0DCZ-1MU Ice has once again jammed the Ganaraska River in Port Hope, drawing attention from residents on Sunday, March 8,
- 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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Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Shine Bright and Advance to First GMHL Championship Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOZASJUwiYQ The Northumberland Stars are headed to the Russell Cup championship series for the first time in franchise history after
Cobourg Short Mat Bowlers Head to World Championships
(In photo from the left Mayor Lucas Cleveland, John MacKenzie, Al Bell, Laura Mounce, Bill McCollam and Peter Stuart-Sheppard) Twenty bowlers
Video – Photo Gallery – Durham Edges Northumberland in Shootout to Extend GMHL Playoff Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcfZKoROMrQ The Durham Roadrunners staved off elimination from the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League’s South Division final Friday night
Quantrills and Canada advance to quarterfinals at World Baseball Classic
Port Hope native Cal Quantrill earned the win on the mound for Canada in a 7-2 victory over Cuba
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars One Win Away from Competing for GMHL Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7YjoNbfoDQ A 3-1 win Wednesday afternoon at the Keeler Centre in Colborne gave the Northumberland Stars a commanding lead in