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Northumberland County Hears of Successful Wellness and Identification Clinics
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County's Wellness and Identification Clinics are proving to be very beneficial, Client Services Manager Jennifer
Port Hope Mayor Working Collaboratively with Council and Staff to Prepare 2026 Budget
Port Hope Mayor Olena Hankivsky has chosen to take a collaborative approach to preparing the 2026 municipal budget. That was
Cobourg East Community Secondary Plan Update and Schedule “C” Municipal Class Environmental Assessment
The Town of Cobourg would like to advise residents of work taking place for the Cobourg East Community Secondary
Cobourg Council Debates Following Budget Estimate Presentation From Police Chief
Cobourg Police Chief Paul VandeGraaf appeared before council Monday afternoon to explain the 20.5% budget increase estimate and the
Cobourg Mayor Announces Successful Library Budget Negotiations
Mayor Cleveland is pleased to announce a successful outcome in budget discussions with the Cobourg Public Library. Thanks to constructive
‘Toys for Tickets’ Program in Port Hope
The Municipality of Port Hope is pleased to announce the new ‘Toys for Tickets’ program, offering residents a chance
Successful Construction Season Strengthens Northumberland’s Infrastructure
From road resurfacing to culvert relining, 2025 has been a productive year for Northumberland County Public Works as critical
Special Cobourg Council Meeting Called for Police to Explain Budget Increase
The Town of Cobourg Legislative Services Division would like to inform all residents a Special Meeting of Council will
Town of Cobourg Reviews Heritage Designation for Listed Properties
Outreach underway asking heritage property owners about designation interest The Town of Cobourg Development Division has launched a process to
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Renews Insurance at Relatively Good Rate
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council voted Wednesday to go with the recommendation of McDougall Insurance Brokers and pay the
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Your Chance To Win Tickets to Opening Night of “Heartbreak Hits: Billboard in Concert” at the Capitol Theatre
Rob Kempson, Artistic Director of the Capitol Theatre Port Hope, has shared details of the company’s first musical offerings
Video – Photo Gallery – Snow Cleared from Downtown Cobourg Overnight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYPrUS11zsQ A fleet of construction vehicles including a grader, dump trucks and more rolled into downtown Cobourg shortly after midnight
Northumberland County OAFVC Fees Will Rise
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County council's Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning Committee voted Wednesday in support of increased
Northumberland County Has a Golden Triangle
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County Director of Planning, Development and Strategic Initiatives Dwayne Campbell says Northumberland County should benefit
Community Liaison Committee Needs Another Year
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Originally envisioned as a one-year project to establish positive communications between the county homeless shelter at
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – Encapsulating Wonder of Mother Nature
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75ybcjd5CBU The encapsulating beauty of the sun setting along Lake Ontario draws people in the summer and winter. Thursday (January 8,
Video – Photo Gallery – Snow Cleared from Downtown Cobourg Overnight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYPrUS11zsQ A fleet of construction vehicles including a grader, dump trucks and more rolled into downtown Cobourg shortly after midnight
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
- 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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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