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Township of Cramahe Announces New Manager of Environmental Services
The Township of Cramahe is pleased to welcome Rob Lake as the new Manager of Environmental Services (Water/Wastewater). Reporting directly
Port Hope Council Members Compromise to Continue Ward Boundary and Council Composition Review
After much debate at Tuesday night’s Port Hope council meeting, a Ward Boundary and Council Composition Review will continue
Northumberland County Council – Cobourg Drops Out of CLC Over “Legal Concerns”
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg will no longer be represented on the Citizens Liaison Committee established in connection with the
Northumberland County Council – Longer Warming-Room Hours Debated
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County staff will look at extending warming-room hours to effect greater protection for unsheltered members
Update – Municipality of Port Hope – Appeal Withdrawn on 65 Ward Street
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) has advised the Municipality that the appellants, Southbridge Health Care GP
Changes to Port Hope Downtown Parking Fees
(Today's Northumberland file photo) For the first time in 13 years, all downtown metered on-street parking spaces and paid municipal
Cobourg Council Committee Declines Fee Waiver
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Without a complete waiver of development charges and post-construction taxes frozen for 10
Cobourg Council Committee Rethinks Workforce Housing Request
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council's Public Works Planning and Development Committee has decided it is not in favour of
Cobourg Public Works Planning and Development Committee Hears of Winter Challenges
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg Director of Public Works Laurie Wills admitted, at Wednesday's meeting of council's Public Works Planning
Breaking News – Northumberland County Announces Departure of Acting Chief Administrative Officer Glenn Dees
Northumberland County is announcing today that Acting Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Glenn Dees will be concluding his role with
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- Local News
Video – Nearly An Hour Delay for Paramedics to Arrive at Collision in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDSrLMOY_ME A two-vehicle collision took place in Cobourg on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at the intersection of College Street and
Brook Road North (CR 20) in Cobourg to Temporarily Close for Sewer Installation Work
Northumberland County is advising residents, businesses, and motorists of an upcoming temporary full road closure on Brook Road North
May 28th, 2026 Highlights Menstrual Health Day and The Expanding Impact of United Way’s Period Promise and Hygiene Cabinet Initiative
As Menstrual Health Day is recognized globally, communities are reminded that menstrual health is an essential part of dignity,
Video – Photo Gallery – Cygnets Hatch at Nawautin Sanctuary Near Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G00TPTeVxUM It appears the final newborns of the season have arrived at Nawautin Sanctuary. Four cygnets are believed to have hatched
SIU Invokes Mandate Following Death in Cramahe Township
The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 28-year-old man following his time
- Photo Galleries
Photo Gallery – Class of 2026 Celebrates During Annual Cobourg Collegiate Institute Prom Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYZc8qgAklQ Cheers, applause and camera flashes filled the air as students from Cobourg Collegiate Institute celebrated one of the biggest
Video – Photo Gallery – Finding Nature at Nawautin Sanctuary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9QBMQ0Ru6A From the beginning of May until the 18th Today’s Northumberland spent days taking in the beauty of Nawautin Sanctuary
Video – Photo Gallery – King Street Medical Centre Offers Many Benefits
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IiL9deH2cQ Businessman Max Klaczkowski is very proud of the medical-arts building he owns at 316 King St. E. in Cobourg,
Video – Photo Gallery – Students Showcase Creativity and Innovation at St. Joseph During Catholic Education Week
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32dfVI31rXU Students at St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School put their creativity and investigative skills on display as part of Catholic
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Residents Get Sneak Peek at Summer Flowers During Greenhouse Open House
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erFrGq4-OGQ More than 100 people toured Cobourg’s municipal greenhouses on Saturday for an annual open house showcasing the flowers and
- 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
- Sports
- AllBaseballHockey
Cobourg Kodiaks Routed by Six Nations in MSL Home Opener
Tied at five goals apiece after the first period, the Six Nations Chiefs pulled away during the final two
Port Hope Panthers Coach Hired by Pickering Jr. A Panthers
(Pickering Panthers graphic) The Port Hope Panthers will have a new head coach next Provincial Junior ‘C’ Hockey League season
Cobourg’s Clow, Whelan at OHL Futures Camp
(Quinte Red Devils graphic) Cobourg’s Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan are among 120 participants at the Ontario Hockey League’s Futures
Video – Photo Gallery – Grand Opening of The Dink Den Social Club/Pickleball in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50iIBjnVD2Y The fast-growing sport of pickleball has a brand-new home in Northumberland County. The Dink Den, Cobourg’s ONLY indoor pickleball club,
Local Players Win OHF U13 Championship with Quinte Red Devils
(Quinte Red Devils photo) Cobourg’s Kade Whelan and Port Hope’s William Beebe recently captured the Ontario Hockey Federation U13 AAA