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Summer Art at the Colborne Art Gallery
By Rosanne Dolan, Colborne Art Gallery artist and liaison “Solstice” is the new art show at the Colborne Art Gallery
Video – Local Cobourg Youth Spends Summer Raising Money to Help Others
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=so4LEH97uZk Avery Mitchell-Hicks is one special nine-year-old. Despite having a litany of medical issues, Avery has been doing nothing but thinking
Video – Port Hope and Cobourg Mayors Join Forces for “One Toonie At A Time” Campaign
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8h8T6whyryY The mayors of both Port Hope and Cobourg joined forces for the One Toonie At A Time campaign on
Video – Port Hope Resident Helps Out the “One Toonie at a Time” Campaign
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rJ30QqyAiY Port Hope resident Jeff Lees spend the afternoon relaxing in front of his home on Hope Street North collecting
Northumberland United Way Celebrates “Day of Caring”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LygUvWvaMhY A number of local businesses, nonprofit community living, seniors celebrated the Northumberland United Way’s “Day of Caring” on Friday,
Extendicare Port Hope Took to the Streets to “Walk and Roll” in Support of the Alzheimer Society
Long-term care residents, families, and frontline team members at Extendicare Port Hope took to the streets to “walk and
Wellness and Health Fair Supports Well-Being and Connection at the Golden Plough Lodge
(Left to Right): GPL staff Sampson Ansebo, Vanessa Quinlan, Monica Dees, Krista Pearson, LeeAnn Thain, Jen Riley, Mary Ellen
Video – Parkrun Welcomes Participants in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM8zk8QSVIU The number of participants is increasing as word spreads about Parkrun in Cobourg. Parkruns are free, weekly community events for
Video – Fun Times On The Golf Course Raising Money for a Great Cause
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcN2osLOyZU (Photo gallery) It was a fun day raising funds for a great cause at Dalewood Golf Club on Friday, May
Video – Ganaraska Financial Credit Union Celebrates 80th Anniversary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFNBFdQKdUY The Ganaraska Financial Credit Union celebrated their 80th anniversary on Thursday, May 8, 2025 in Port Hope. Members of the
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Cobourg Council – Housing in Cobourg Is At A Crisis Point
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Darla Price, Executive Director of the Northumberland Manufacturers' Association, addressed Cobourg council on Wednesday regarding Mayor
Cobourg 2026 Budget Process On Track To Be Complete Earlier Than Expected
Cobourg council agreed to shorten its window for amendments to the 2026 draft budget at its regular meeting for
Exclusive – Winter Parking Tickets Cancelled for Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland
“It is the Mayor's and we are working on a solution,” stated Kevin Feagan (Manager, Bylaw Enforcement and Licensing)
Cobourg Seems Amenable to Workforce Housing Project
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Consultant Keith Herring of Northumberland Workforce Housing Corporation is passionate about housing. “The promise made to the
Breaking News – COVID-19 Outbreak in Parts of Northumberland Hills Hospital
COVID-19 outbreak declared on 1B (Restorative Care and Palliative Care) units – Mandatory masking required by all entering these
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Exclusive – Winter Parking Tickets Cancelled for Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland
“It is the Mayor's and we are working on a solution,” stated Kevin Feagan (Manager, Bylaw Enforcement and Licensing)
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
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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