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Port Hope – Upcoming Harcourt Street Closure
On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, starting at 8:00 a.m., our Wastewater Division will conduct sewer work on Harcourt Street. The
Cobourg Mayor’s Monthly Newsletter
As Mayor I am proud of the policy decision and strong leadership that the Cobourg Council have shown in
Northumberland-Peterborough South Provincial Liberal Association Announces New Candidate
The Northumberland-Peterborough South Provincial Liberal Association proudly announces that they have chosen Dorothy Noronha as the new Provincial Liberal
Video – Encampment Residents Aware of the Deadline for the Sale of Brookside Property
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TggOEuU_dvw With the pending sale of Brookside property on King Street East in Cobourg, Today’s Northumberland took a walk through
Video – The Magic Begins in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E47ymP9PVPY Work has begun on hanging the Christmas lights in Cobourg. With the process taking several weeks and trying to respect
Northumberland Hills Hospital Flags at Half-Mast in honour of the Honourable Murray Sinclair
The flags outside the main entrance at Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) are flying at half-mast in memory of the
New Paramedic Dispatch System Will Roll Out in March
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland The new Medical Priority Dispatch System comes to Northumberland County in March, promising a
County Agrees to Consider Helping with Art Gallery of Northumberland Funding
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland After 60 years of serving the community, Northumberland County has agreed to consider providing
Executive Director of Transition House Explains Other Details of Fire Safety Plan Approval
The Executive Director of Transition House has explained further details of the changes that allowed shelter operations to continue. On
Temporary Closure: Carrying Place Swing Bridge
Parks Canada would like to advise the public of a temporary two (2) week closure of the Carrying Place
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Video – Photo Gallery – Picturesque Sunset Along Cobourg Pier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGvmUXvkOTw The wind was whipping up Lake Ontario, but it was a beautiful sunset on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 in
Video – Photo Gallery – Windy Day Along the Lakeshore in Cobourg and Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhCOHk2cMJI Another windy day along the lakeshore in Northumberland County on Monday, December 29, 2025. With gusts up to 88 kph
Update on Watermain Break in Downtown Port Hope
At approximately 8:45 a.m. on December 28, 2025, a watermain break occurred at the northwest corner of the Walton
Video – So Far Only Minor Issues with the Freezing Rain in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLkoYDLZ54E So far, for the most part, so good. The freezing rain has hit the Northumberland County area, but so far,
Video – Despite the Weather Anglers Getting Their Last Casts In Before the Seasons Over
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrfeofRHcns A number of anglers braved the rainy, chilly weather on Sunday, December 28, 2025 along the Ganaraska River in
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Video – Photo Gallery – Picturesque Sunset Along Cobourg Pier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGvmUXvkOTw The wind was whipping up Lake Ontario, but it was a beautiful sunset on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 in
Video – Photo Gallery – Special Guests Brought In for St. Peter’s Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXFjjyYkBOI There were a few extra guests at the St. Peter’s Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service in Cobourg. To be precise,
Exclusive – Video – Photo Gallery – Grinch Takes The Fun Out of Christmas in Bowmanville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92UfKGfuDlY The Clay family has been served notice from the Municipality of Clarington - Skelly’s got to go. Skelly has been
Video – Christmas Lights at Old Scugog Road in Bowmanville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGauc6EJVEY Anyone who lives in driving distance of Bowmanville, either knows of, and likely has visited Old Scugog Road to
Video – Photo Gallery – Trent Hills Fire Department Toy Drive Is What Christmas Is All About
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8e0wkkJIjQ The Trent Hills Fire Department Toy Drive wrapped up on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at the Trent Hills Emergency
- 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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Cobourg Cougars Head Into New Year with Lengthy Losing Streak
The Cobourg Cougars junior A hockey club will look to reverse its fortunes after the calendar flips to 2026. Following
Port Hope’s Owen Beck Scores First NHL Goal
(Photo courtesy of Montreal Canadiens) In his 21st NHL game, Port Hope’s Owen Beck scored the first goal of his
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