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Seizure of Contraband and Unauthorized items at Warkworth Institution
On September 25, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized
Municipality of Port Hope Releases Upcoming 2025 Budget Meeting and Engagement Dates
The Municipality of Port Hope is introducing a revised approach to the 2025 budget meeting process, ensuring that Members
Video – Cobourg Police Called to County Meeting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXTiUbBxbOE By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Decorum was lost to the point that police had to be called to Northumberland County council's
Video – Northumberland County Hears Plans for Brookside and 310 Division
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXTiUbBxbOE By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland In spite of the uniformed police officer near her at Wednesday's Northumberland County council Social Services
Video – Northumberland County Looks Ahead to Shelter Facilities Outside of Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXTiUbBxbOE By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Despite the high profile of the encampment at the former Brookside Youth Centre, Northumberland County Associate
Victoria Hall Heritage Maintenance Trust Fund Helps with Clock Tower Repairs
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Victoria Hall Heritage Maintenance Trust Fund has presented a $10,000 donation to Cobourg Mayor Lucas
Port Hope Walk-In Clinic is Badly Needed
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Numbers from the first few weeks of Port Hope's walk-in clinic were shared Tuesday with Northumberland
Video – Municipality of Port Hope Committed to Honouring Truth and Reconciliation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0nvsqPQamg The Dibaajimowin Cultural Centre hosted an event to commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt
Every Child Matters Flag Flies in Grafton for a Month
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland In Grafton, the orange Every Child Matters flag was raised on the occasion of Orange Shirt
Video – Another Encampment Sprouts Up in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaSlI-LVrs4 Without including the former Brookside Youth Centre, Cobourg has dealt with nearly 20 encampments since June. Another encampment was spotted
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Pine Ridge Chapter of the Ontario Building Officials Association Raises $15,700 for Charity
The Pine Ridge Chapter of the Ontario Building Officials Association (OBOA) hosted its annual charity golf tournament on Friday,
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
Letter to the Editor – For Safety Reasons, Veteran Feels It’s Ok to Hang Christmas Lights Before Remembrance Day
(Photo - David Panepinto serving in Afghanistan in 2008) It is a nice gesture to wait until after Remembrance Day
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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