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Cobourg Council – Fuel Surcharge Approved for Cobourg Taxis
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Councillor Aaron Burchat's motion not to allow Cobourg's taxi companies to introduce a fuel surcharge was
Cobourg Council – Solicitor General Grant Remains Unchanged for 20-Years
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Town of Cobourg has been notified that it will receive $55,249.55 from the Ministry of
Cobourg Council – Council Hears Final COVID-19 Update
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The COVID-19 updates Cobourg council heard regularly from Chief Administrative Officer Tracey Vaughan are no more
Cobourg Council – Council Sets Lame Duck Period
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Along with such municipal-election landmarks as voting day and nomination period, Cobourg council set the Lame
Port Hope – No Pence, No Problem
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland No pence, no problem – that's the story on paid parking in Port Hope as of
Replacement of Downtown Heritage Streetlight Fixtures and Poles in Cobourg
The Town of Cobourg would like to advise residents that a contractor will commence the work of replacing downtown
Port Hope Council Advancing Patio Season Along With Other Items On The Agenda
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Port Hope council looks at advancing patio season Last week's Port Hope Council meeting – held electronically
Face Masks Are Now Optional in Cobourg Municipal Buildings
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Town of Cobourg has announced that, as of Monday, face masks will no longer be
Northumberland County Council – County Council Hears Recommendations on a Northumberland Film Office
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Film-production veteran Albert Botha, who has lived in Northumberland County for 25 years, addressed Northumberland County
Northumberland County Council – County Councillors Look Ahead to Meeting In Person Again
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County council is looking ahead to resuming in-person meetings. And Warden Bob Crate – fresh from
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Royal Canadian Legion 2025 National Poppy Campaign Now Underway!
More ways to donate, Poppies online for home delivery The Royal Canadian Legion’s 2025 National Poppy Campaign and Remembrance Period
Video – Port Hope Man “Outraged” Over Halloween Decoration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UabMKE2QTk A Port Hope man said he’s “outraged” when he saw a Halloween decoration on his neighbours property. Jordan Knight was
Statement from Cobourg Police Chief Regarding 2026 Operational Budget Estimates
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Statement from Cobourg Police Chief Paul VandeGraaf Each year, the Cobourg Police Service operational and capital budget
Canadian Tire in Cobourg Is Having a Store Renovation Preview Sale Starting Today
(advertisement) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMwaONNXC4I Canadian Tire in Cobourg is having a Store Renovation Preview Sale starting today. From October 31 to November 6, at
Video – Photo Gallery – “IT:Welcome to Derry” at Canadian Premiere in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDECoa9lfQg The Canadian premiere of IT:Welcome to Derry being shown at the Capitol Theatre in Port Hope on Wednesday, October
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Video – Port Hope Man “Outraged” Over Halloween Decoration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UabMKE2QTk A Port Hope man said he’s “outraged” when he saw a Halloween decoration on his neighbours property. Jordan Knight was
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Police Hold Multi-Agency Scenario at High School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2esV8V3Xs8 Port Hope Police held a training session at Port Hope High School on Monday, October 27, 2025. Members of the
Video – Tense Moments on Highway 401 East of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6JmI72TGfk A few tense moments on Highway 401 east of Port Hope on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. At approximately 1 p.m.
Video – Blue Jays Watch Party in Port Hope for Game 2 of the World Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBGGdvSsnsg For anyone planning to watch the Blue Jays this Saturday, October 25, 2025 you’re welcome to join in on
Breaking News – Video – Unknown When Power Will Be Restored to Parts of Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuoLZWVfPj4 It’s unknown how large an area of Cobourg is impacted following a power outage late Sunday evening. At approximately 11
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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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Oshawa FireWolves of the NLL Sign Contract with Defenseman Kyle Rubisch
The Oshawa FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) have agreed to a one-year contract with defenseman Kyle Rubisch,
Video – Mayor Enjoys a Round of Disc Golf in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGuQoOGRDD8 Although he was beat by a rookie, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland enjoyed a round of disc golf in Cobourg
Panthers Snap Four-Game Losing Skid
After four straight losses to open the Provincial Junior Hockey League season, the Port Hope Panthers got their first
Back-To-Back Losses for Port Hope Panthers to Open PJHL Season
The Trent Hills Thunder scored three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the Port Hope Panthers 3-2
Flesch Brothers from Cobourg Representing Canada in Men’s Rugby
Cobourg’s Mason and Noah Flesch, both St. Mary Catholic Secondary School alumni, were in the starting lineup for Canada’s