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Port Hope Arts Festival Returns August 11
Juno Award-Winning Artist Paul James to Perform at Port Hope Arts Festival, August 11 The Port Hope Arts Festival returns
Green Wood Coalition brings 1,000 Cranes to Port Hope Arts Festival
Port Hope, Ont. (July 30, 2018) In the spirit of hope, unity and peace, Green Wood Coalition is inviting
Citizens Encouraged to Attend New One-Act Play, James Cockburn: Confederation
Complimentary play and historic room tour paying tribute to one of Canada’s Fathers of Confederation (Cobourg, ON) August 1, 2018
Palka’s Latest Book Is A Work Of Substance
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland It used to be called substance or gumption, Port Hope author Kurt Palka says. The point is
Diamond 5 Strikes Out In Grafton
Diamond 5 at the Haldimand Township Community Arena is soon to become a memory. On July 24, 2018 workers started
The Royals Playing In Victoria Park
A special treat for those who enjoy the Tuesday evening concerts in Victoria Park on August 7. The Royals are
Port Hope Resident Receives Provincial Award
(Port Hope) Community Care Northumberland (CCN) is pleased to announce that Selena Forsyth of Port Hope has been named
Grafton Ceremony Honouring Fallen Soldier
There were tears, many tears, but there were also smiles and of course hugs many, many hugs at a
Engraving At Rotary Harbourfront Park
Campbell Monument workers engraved at the Rotary Harbourfront Park on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 in downtown Cobourg. Throughout the years
Special Ceremony Honouring Fallen Soldier Takes Place This Saturday In Grafton
A Cenotaph Engraving Ceremony will take place this coming Saturday in honour of Major Michelle Knight Mendes. On Tuesday, July
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Cobourg Council – Cobourg Council Takes the Pledge
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council voted to take the Elect Respect pledge at Wednesday's special meeting. With fewer people voting
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Police Service Needs a New Home
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Police Services Board Chair Adam Bureau fielded a motion at Wednesday's special council meeting to create
Cobourg Council – Cobourg’s Playgrounds Will Be Vetted
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Conveying concerns she has heard from constituents and parents, Deputy Mayor Nicole Beatty brought a notice
Cobourg Council – Cobourg and County Making Progress Toward Warming Room
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council voted at this week's special meeting to approve an exception to
Cobourg Council – Mayor and Police Chief Locking Horns
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Both Cobourg Police Chief Paul VandeGraaf and Mayor Lucas Cleveland are both confident
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Video – Cobourg Celebrates Completion of Elevated Tank and Booster Pumping Station
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13vk007LRjI $3.6 million investment from Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program’s (ICIP) Green Infrastructure Stream The Town of Cobourg and Lakefront Utilities Services
Video – Photo Gallery – Remembrance Services Held at the Port Hope Cenotaph
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IojLQj_N3QY In a moving ceremony, Remembrance day services were held at the Port Hope cenotaph on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. The
Video – Photo Gallery – Alderville Remembrance Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKqeXhI5aQs The Alderville First Nation Remembrance Service took place on Sunday, November 9, 2025. With snow blowing across the roadway carried
Video – Multi-Vehicle Collision Closes Highway 401 East of Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9bP9tu4W5M A busy day for emergency services dealing with numerous collision around Northumberland County on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Two people
Video – Photo Gallery – Highway of Heroes Tribute Concert in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAvFwh4emU4 It was an afternoon of musical reflection at Trinity United Church in Cobourg on Saturday, November 8, 2025. The Highway
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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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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