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Cobourg Council – Brookside Ball is in Cobourg’s Court Says MPP
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland When it comes to new uses for the former Brookside youth correctional facility, Northumberland-Peterborough South MPP
Cobourg Council – Snow Happens
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland As Cobourg council's Public Works Services Co-ordinator, Councillor Brian Darling was bound to focus on the
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Community Centre Reopens
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Provincial reopening regulations mean the Cobourg Community Centre doors are open again, Councillor Emily Chorley announced
Northumberland County – Ambulance Replacement Plagued by Delays and Cost Overruns
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The three ambulances pre-approved in Northumberland County's 2022 budget will cost $22,780.38 more than anticipated. Paramedics Chief
Northumberland County Urges Province to Revisit Funding Formula
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The news that a multiplicity of issues – including supply-chain difficulties – will result in three
Engage Cobourg – Have Your Say on the STRA’s
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland With Cobourg properties already among such Short Term Rental Accommodation listings as Vrbo and Flipkey, the
Cobourg’s First Communications Manager Moving On After A Decade
The Town of Cobourg's first Communications Manager will be leaving the her role effective January 31, 2022. Ashley Purdy has
Northumberland County Council – County Recognizes Long-Serving Staff
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Quarterly staff-recognition ceremonies were a pre-COVID highlight of Northumberland County council meetings. Though they now take
Northumberland County Council – Campbellford Project Will Provide Shared Supportive-Housing Facility
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County council heard details this week of how a former bed-and-breakfast in Campbellford is on
Northumberland County – County Council Updated on Two Timely Initiatives
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Northumberland County council got an update this week on two timely initiatives that are nearing completion
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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
Northumberland County Votes Warming Hub Will Be in Council Chambers
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Meeting in emergency session, Northumberland County council has voted to locate this winter's overnight warming room
City of Belleville Festival of Lights Kicks Off November 14
This year’s Festival of Lights is set to begin Nov. 14 with a special launch night event. Join us
Letter to the Editor/Mayor – Concerns Over Warming Hub at New Golden Plough
Dear Mayor Cleveland, I am writing to urgently express the profound concern and frustration many Cobourg residents feel about the
Port Hope to Host Exclusive Canadian Premiere of HBO’s ‘IT: Welcome to Derry’
In collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery, Ontario Creates, Port Hope Tourism, and Crave, the home of HBO in Canada,
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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
Demoltion Has Begun at Former Brookside Youth Centre
Buildings have started to be torn down at the former Brookside Youth Centre located at 390 King Street East
- 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
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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