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Stormwater Billing to Resume February 2024 in Cobourg
Customers requiring more time to pay stormwater charges are asked to contact LUSI The Town of Cobourg and Lakefront Utility
Claire Holloway Wadhwani Assumes Role as Deputy Mayor for Municipality of Port Hope
Under the Municipality's established rotation system for the Deputy Mayor role, Claire Holloway Wadhwani has assumed her turn as
Hamilton Township – Message from CAO Regarding ROMA’s Report Improving Rural Health Services
ROMA media contact Farah Tayabali sent a news release to CAO Arthur Anderson regarding the crisis in Ontario's healthcare
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Budget Set at 8.06% Increase
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council approved its 2024 budget at their Jan. 31 meeting, effecting a 9.91% increase over
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Hopes for Formalized Contract to Operate New Transition House Premises
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council has passed a motion calling for a contract to govern Transition House operations at
Cobourg Council – Controversial Storm-Water Management Fees Will Get a Review
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Watson and Associates – whose study of Cobourg's storm-water management fees has resulted in the implementation
Port Hope Councillor Resigns After Being Appointed Justice of the Peace
The Provincial Government announced today that Chris Collins has been appointed as a Justice of the Peace. Per the
Northumberland County Housing Corporation Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors
The Northumberland County Housing Corporation (NCHC) is welcoming two new citizen members to its Board of Directors. On Wednesday,
Northumberland County Council – Pilot Project Aims to Reopen The Doors at Port Hope Walk-In Clinic
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The pieces are falling into place to re-open the doors of the Port Hope walk-in clinic. At
Northumberland County Celebrates County Employees
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Periodic celebrations by Northumberland County council of employees reaching milestones in their employment tenure typically fill
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Video – Photo Gallery – Fire Causes Extensive Damage to Garden Hill Home
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgbMC92xZCE Damage is estimated at $500,000 following a house fire in the Municipality of Port Hope on Saturday, January 24,
No Information Released from Cobourg Police Regarding Serious Collision Involving Pedestrian
Cobourg Police have once again released no information concerning a serious collision earlier this week. On Thursday, January 22, 2026
Video – Photo Gallery – Deep Freeze Hits the Cobourg Area
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFyAcuaf3nY It was a bitterly cold day throughout Ontario and Cobourg was no exception. With temperatures at -19 Celsius, but feeling
West Northumberland Curling Club Member Competing at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Kristina (Adams) Brauch of the West Northumberland Curling Club is set to play for Team Newfoundland and Labrador at
Northumberland County Extends Warming Room Weekend Hours During Extreme Cold
In response to an extreme cold weather forecast, Northumberland County, in collaboration with the Town of Cobourg By-law Services,
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Peterborough County OPP – Four Firearms and Over Two Kilograms of Fentanyl Seized (Names Released)
Seven people are facing several charges after the seizure of a large amount of illicit drugs and four handguns. In
Video – Photo Gallery – A Memorable Canadian Winter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DYIR5kDtiE Another dousing of the white stuff kept emergency services busy throughout Northumberland County on Monday, January 19, 2026. Numerous vehicles
Video – Photo Gallery – No Injuries After Transport Collides with Antique Store North of Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_M7La7LIdvs There were no injuries after a transport truck struck a pickup truck before slamming into a antique Store in
Video – Photo Gallery – Memorable Winter in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg8pmC7bhQo It’s been a memorable winter for those who enjoy the outdoors in Northumberland County. The area has been inundated with
Video – Photo Gallery – Brian McFarlane Showcases Art, Talks Hockey in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij9yzueUTHg Legendary hockey broadcaster Brian McFarlane was on hand at the Northumberland Arts Gallery & Shop in Port Hope on
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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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West Northumberland Curling Club Member Competing at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Kristina (Adams) Brauch of the West Northumberland Curling Club is set to play for Team Newfoundland and Labrador at
Local Players in OHL U16 Showcase in Peterborough This Week
Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan will compete Tuesday and Wednesday at the Ontario Hockey League’s U16 Top Prospects Showcase
Current Competes at World Cross Country Running Championships, Signs Nike Contract
Kate Current, originally from Precious Corners just north of Cobourg, competed for Canada in the mixed relay at the
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