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Cobourg Council – Council Rejects Adjustment to Start Time
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The dates of future Cobourg council meetings in 2023, brought before council at this week's special
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Council Assignments Made
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland The new term of Cobourg council is considering replacing the co-ordinator/portfolio structure with a standing-committee structure. The
Cobourg Council – Polite Discussion of Bill 23 is Difficult
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Polite discussion of one of the newest pieces of legislation out of Queen's Park is difficult
Town of Cobourg Announces Upcoming Special Council Meeting
The Town of Cobourg would like to inform citizens that there will be a Special Council Meeting on Monday,
Alnwick-Haldimand Township Inauguration Held
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The upstairs ballroom at the Alnwick-Haldimand Township office filled up Thursday morning, as people gathered to
Town of Cobourg Launches Third and Final Phase of Community Engagement for Integrated Community Sustainability Plan
Community invited to view the walk-through video to learn more about the draft plan The Town of Cobourg welcomes all
Northumberland County Snow Removal Crews Ready for Winter
(file photo) Winter weather is upon us and Northumberland County road operations teams are prepared to clear the way. County
Cobourg Mayor Cleveland’s Fundamental Principles For Next Four Years
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ha9qJwATC9Y The Town of Cobourg held their inaugural council meeting on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at Victoria Hall. The concert hall
Secret Settlement Reached with Province for Wesleyville Lands Purchase
The Municipality of Port Hope and the Province have amicably settled all matters arising out of the termination of
Northumberland County Warden Gives Farewell Address
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland At the last Northumberland County council meeting of this term, Warden Bob Crate gave his departing
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City of Belleville Declares Significant Weather Event
After reviewing weather reports that the City subscribes to and observing the weather warning issued by Environment Canada which
Town of Cobourg Declares Significant Weather Event and Snow Event
(Today's Northumberland file photo) No parking on any roads; avoid non-essential travel Due to the worsening weather forecast with significant amounts
Breaking News – Video – Home Destroyed by Fire in Municipality of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbwv06v0LGw A family is homeless after fire destroyed their home in the Municipality of Port Hope on Sunday, January 25,
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
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Breaking News – Video – Home Destroyed by Fire in Municipality of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbwv06v0LGw A family is homeless after fire destroyed their home in the Municipality of Port Hope on Sunday, January 25,
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
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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