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Municipality of Port Hope Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings – February 1
Below is a summary of key items discussed at the Municipality of Port Hope Council and Committee of the
Municipality of Port Hope Council to Consider Purchase of 1300 Acres in Wesleyville Area along Lake Ontario
A purchase agreement to buy more than 1300 acres of land is going forward for consideration to the Municipality
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
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Northumberland Paramedics Receive Provincial Mental Health Funding for First Responders
Northumberland Paramedics have been awarded $25,000 through the Ontario Mental Health Supports for Public Safety Personnel (MHS4PSP) Grant Program.
Cobourg Deputy Fire Chief Assumes Role of Acting Fire Chief
At the next council meeting held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Ashfield will be appointed
Video – Photo Gallery – Thousand of Toys Collected Thanks to Community and Queenies Bake Shop
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_co_Ww2zL8 The spirit of the community once again came through in the 14th annual Queenies Toy Drive in Port Hope. Queenies
Northumberland Hills Hospital Board Hears Happy Numbers
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland Hills Hospital has always been blessed with a supportive community, and that was broken into
Cobourg is “Pro-Sleep”
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Chief Administrative Officer Tracey Vaughan spotlighted an ill-chosen sentence in a joint Cobourg-Northumberland County press release
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Video – Photo Gallery – The 10th Annual Castleton Pet Parade Takes Over the Streets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2RqlTYAvgA The 10th annual Castleton Pet Parade took place on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The annual event lets owners bring out
Video – Fresh Blanket of Snow Illuminates Christmas Magic in Victoria Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKBx7K2ONuU With a fresh blanket of snow on Sunday, December 7, 2025, a number of people headed down to Victoria
Video – Tammies Jammies in Full Swing Thanks to Community Efforts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uWyJS_AGwI Tammies Jammies is in full swing this year marking the ninth year for the event. Port Hope Police Constable Tammie
Video – Photo Gallery – Beautiful Evening for a Parade in Warkworth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlt0eBGSvM4 The annual Warkworth Santa Claus Parade took place on Friday, December 5, 2025. It was a beautiful winters evening for
Photos of the Last Supermoon of the Year Over Cobourg
Last supermoon of the year over Cobourg and Victoria Hall on Thursday, December 4, 2025
- 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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OJHL Prospect Series will have games in Cobourg and Feature Local Players
Rosters were announced recently for the Zach Hyman Ontario Junior Hockey League Prospect Series and feature a number of
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