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Town of Cobourg Opens Nomination Period for the 21 st Annual Civic Awards
Community members invited to nominate deserving volunteers The Town of Cobourg’s Civic Awards Committee is now calling for nominations for
Cobourg – New Governance Structure to Begin in New Year
Town of Cobourg Council transitioning to Standing Committee Structure The Town of Cobourg Legislative Services Division would like to remind
Town of Cobourg Christmas Tree Collection to Begin January 8th
The Town of Cobourg’s Public Works Division would like to advise residents of this year’s Christmas tree pickup schedule
Municipality of Port Hope Approves New Burning By-law and Launches New Burn Permit System
At their December 19, 2023 meeting, Municipality of Port Hope Council approved a new Open Air Burning By-law resulting
Citing Billing Errors – Town of Cobourg Suspends Stormwater Billing – For Now
LUSI pausing billing distribution after flagging billing errors with Town of Cobourg The Town of Cobourg and Lakefront Utility Services
Township of Hamilton Approves 2024 Operating and Capital Budgets
The Township of Hamilton Municipal Council approved the 2024 operating and capital budget on December 20, 2023 during a
Cobourg Launches New Online Campground Reservation System for 2024
Campground bookings will be available five months in advance of date of stay The Town of Cobourg Community Services Division
Engage Cobourg Launches 2024 Budget Survey
Residents invited to submit feedback to help identify budget priorities for the coming year Each year, the Town of Cobourg
Northumberland County Council Approves First-Ever Three-Year Budget, Focused on Strategic Growth and Affordable Housing
Northumberland County Council has approved a first-ever multi-year budget, spanning 2024 through 2026. Aligned with the County’s newly established
Northumberland County Council Elects New Warden and Deputy Warden for 2024
On December 13, 2023, Municipality of Brighton Mayor Brian Ostrander was sworn in as 2024 Warden for Northumberland County.
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Cobourg Council Agenda Includes Two Winter Initiatives
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland At the end of Wednesday's meeting of Cobourg council, two notices of motion from Mayor Lucas
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
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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