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Breaking News – Port Hope CAO Resigns to Become New CEO for Skilled Trades Ontario
Province thanks outgoing CEO Melissa Young for her leadership in standing up the Agency The Ontario government is appointing Candice
Shelter Operations Continue at Transition House with Reduced Capacity
The Board and leadership of Transition House Coalition of Northumberland are advising that shelter operations are currently continuing at
Cobourg Police Chief Strives for CPSA Compliance
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg Police Service is requesting a 5.5% increase in its 2025 budget which
Art Gallery of Northumberland Submits Larger Budget
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland In spite of Councillor Brian Darling's misgivings over an 80% budget increase, Cobourg council
Cobourg Public Library Budget Will Make an On-The-Job Difference
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland One of the key hopes the Cobourg Public Library has for its 2025 budget
Video – Packed Columbus Community Centre Talks About Saving Heritage Elements of Brookside
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0XxuwWpzyk It was standing room only at the Columbus Community Centre in Cobourg at the local ACO discussed the future
Cobourg Fire Department Challenged by Increased Calls
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland Firefighters' work of keeping the community safe means dealing with sharply rising calls for
Days May Be Numbered for Cobourg’s Centennial Pool
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland As much as everyone loves Cobourg's Centennial Pool, Director of Community Services Brian Geerts
ECE Bylaw Blamed for Budget Item’s 2,700% Increase
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland Challenges to its new Emergency Care Establishment bylaw are a major reason for a
Video – Northumberland County’s Shelter System Takes A Huge Hit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lcn82_bMz10 By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland/Northumberland 89.7 FM With the chance of losing most emergency shelter services it offers by Thursday, Northumberland
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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
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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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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