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Breaking News – First Night New Year’s Celebration Cancelled, Municipal Buildings Close to Walk-Ins to Combat Spread of Omicron Variant
Business continuity will continue but through safer measures as local health unit recommends. The Town of Cobourg would like to
Municipality of Port Hope Community Development Director Announces Retirement
Municipality of Port Hope Community Development Director Tom Dodds has announced his plans to retire at the end of
Northumberland County Council – Council Adopts Natural Heritage System
On Wednesday, December 15, 2021, Northumberland County Council adopted a Natural Heritage System (NHS) amendment to the County Official
Northumberland County Council – Warden and Deputy Warden Remain Another Term
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Though it's customary for Northumberland County's warden position to change each December, incumbent Bob Crate has
Northumberland County Council – New County Budget Will Increase Tax Bill by 3.1%
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County council has adopted the 2022 budget that will see a 3.1% tax increase over
Cobourg Council – New Reserve Lowers Cobourg Tax Bill
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland A new reserve fund will lower Cobourg tax bill increases for 2022 to 2.9 % from
Cobourg Council – Provincial Grant Will Reduce Town’s Roadwork Debentures
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Good news from the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund means an increase in priority roadwork that the
Cobourg Council – Town May Be Helpless Against Cannabis-Store “Stacking”
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The proliferation of cannabis stores in close proximity to each other has concerned a number of
Cobourg Council – Council Presses for More Brookside Info
(file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland After the initial euphoria of the Imagine Brookside days, there is very little specific information
Cobourg Council – CCC Welcomes New Addition
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland There's something new at the Cobourg Community Centre, Councillor Emily Chorley announced at council this week
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Cobourg is “Pro-Sleep”
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland According to Cobourg's Chief Administrative Officer Tracey Vaughan, it was a single ill-chosen sentence in a
Exclusive – Town of Cobourg Approves Fire Chief Taking Emergency Vehicle Home to Timmins
(Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland presenting Fire Chief Ellard Beaven with 30-year Service Bar) Today’s Northumberland has confirmed as part of
Correspondence Regarding Town of Cobourg Emergency Council Meeting
The meeting is being held on Friday, December 12, 2025 at 4 p.m. to consider the following items: • In
Ontario Making It Easier for Youth in Northumberland County to Connect to Mental Health Services
New Youth Wellness Hub providing support closer to home The Ontario government is delivering on its commitment to make it faster
Northumberland County and Town of Cobourg continue working collaboratively to ensure safety and well-being of Warming Room visitors
The overnight winter Warming Room at 555 Courthouse Road, Cobourg, has now been open for two weeks, serving an
- Photo Galleries
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