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Festive Events and Activities Planned this Holiday Season in the Municipality of Port Hope
The Municipality of Port Hope is ready to kick off the holidays with a variety of traditional experiences returning
Cobourg Council – Cobourg’s Draft Strategic Plan Approved
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Labelling the draft Town of Cobourg Strategic Plan 2023-2027 and Beyond a mediocre document at this
Cobourg Council Hears About 2024 Budget Plans
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg's new Treasurer Adam Giddings made his first report to council at Monday's committee-of-the-whole meeting, reporting
Cobourg Council – Poet Laureate Expense Account Voted Down
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The question of whether Cobourg's Poet Laureate deserves an expense account was debated this week as
Cobourg Council – Councillors Will Rotate CAO Review Duties
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council this week finalized the CAO Performance Evaluation Committee that will perform an annual review
Town of Cobourg Fire Department Seeking Volunteer Firefighters
Recruitment Open House Scheduled for November 18 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. The Town of Cobourg Fire Department is
Municipality of Port Hope Fire Department Receives Superior Water Tanker Shuttle Accreditation
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Municipality of Port Hope is pleased to announce that the Fire and Emergency Services Division
Cobourg Winter Parking Regulations in Effect as of November 1, 2023
The Town of Cobourg would like to remind all residents winter parking bylaws will take effect as of November
Northumberland County Begins New Budgeting Plan – Three-Year Projections
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland In the first step of a new budgeting strategy for Northumberland County, Director of Public Works
Northumberland County Committee Debates Big Benefits vs. Big Price Tag
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County wants to give its taxpayers the best of everything, but County Councillor Mandy Martin
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Video – Peaceful Way to End the Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR8Qb6esK5M With the weather warming up from nearly -30 Celsius to a balmy -10 Celsius by the afternoon, it was
Video – Fast and Furious Take Part in a Fun Day on Rice Lake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44nqO6QNDkQ The chilly temperatures didn’t stop a number of people heading to Bewdley on Saturday, January 24, 2026 for some
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
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Video – Fast and Furious Take Part in a Fun Day on Rice Lake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44nqO6QNDkQ The chilly temperatures didn’t stop a number of people heading to Bewdley on Saturday, January 24, 2026 for some
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
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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