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Calling All Aspiring Candidates
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Town of Cobourg is giving notice to its municipal electors that the nomination period is
Upcoming Closures Due to Deconstruction at Coast Guard Site – East Pier
Residents asked to be cautious in the Division Street south and East Pier areas. The Town of Cobourg would like
Breaking News – Province Stops Sale of Wesleyville Lands in Port Hope
The Municipality received notification from Ontario Power Generation (OPG) that the province has stopped the sale of the Wesleyville
Northumberland County Announces Departure of IT Director
Following a distinguished career in the municipal sector spanning over 32 years, Northumberland County Director of IT Tony Paulic
ORVs Permitted on Township of Hamilton Roads Starting April 1
On April 1, 2022, Off-Road Vehicles (ORVs) will be permitted to drive on Hamilton Township roads during certain hours
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
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Video – Snow Covered Hydrants in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXls1Q7-S4w With the amount of snow the area has been getting it’s inevitable that fire hydrants may not be visible
Update – Clean-Up Continues After Multi-Vehicle Collision East of Trenton
Emergency services are still at the scene following a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 401 east of Trenton on Tuesday,
Victoria Park 2026 Campground Reservations Open February 2 at 9 a.m.
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Reservations launch with a new online booking system The Town of Cobourg Community Services Division is pleased
Cobourg Police Auxiliary Sgt. Duncan Walker Retires After a Half-Century Plus
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Superintended Duncan Walker was surrounded by grateful well wishers at the January meeting of the Cobourg
Cobourg Police Service Auxiliary Report Shows Growth
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Auxiliary Inspector Mark Salerno presented a positive picture of progress at the January
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Video – Snow Covered Hydrants in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXls1Q7-S4w With the amount of snow the area has been getting it’s inevitable that fire hydrants may not be visible
Video – Photo Gallery – It’s a True Canadian Winter As The Snow Just Keeps Coming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7QB_1trMZg It maybe wasn’t as bad as what it was predicted to be, but we still got slammed with another
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
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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