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Port Hope – Downtown Closures to Accommodate HBIA Trick or Treat Night
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The annual HBIA Trick or Treat night has grown in popularity, attracting over 500 children last
Video – Red Balloons and Red Carpets in Port Hope on October 29
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vp3RsHqe3s (Today's Northumberland file photo) IT: Welcome to Derry's red carpet Canadian Premiere is happening at the Capitol Theatre Port Hope
SONG Sings Louder Than Ever Thanks to TD Bank Group and Local Champion
SONG (Sounds of the Next Generation), Northumberland’s fast-growing music education charity, has been awarded a $51,000 commitment over two
Breaking News – Video – Unknown When Power Will Be Restored to Parts of Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuoLZWVfPj4 It’s unknown how large an area of Cobourg is impacted following a power outage late Sunday evening. At approximately 11
Video – Busy Weekend for Ministry of Natural Resources Conservation Officers Along the Ganaraska River
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqLK2W9azy8 Ministry of Natural Resources Conservation Officers charged several people over the weekend with fishing in a closed area along
Demoltion Has Begun at Former Brookside Youth Centre
Buildings have started to be torn down at the former Brookside Youth Centre located at 390 King Street East
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
Video – Trials and Tribulations of Fishing Along the Ganaraska River in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbhTcJk-v6s Fishing has once again opened up along the Ganaraska River in Port Hope. On Saturday, October 18, 2025 a number
Video – Photo Gallery – Final Event of the Year at the Canadian Tank Museum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoNEVissgMw The final event of the year took place at the Canadian Tank Museum in Oshawa on Saturday, October 18,
Video – Fishing for Salmon Now Allowed in Ganny
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLUAesSOF2E Fall fishing is now open along the Ganaraska River in Port Hope. A number of anglers were fishing along the
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Video – Busy Weekend for Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veCHSs6SDeA It’s been a busy few days for the Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank, but the need is still there. Meghan
Cobourg Council Debates Following Budget Estimate Presentation From Police Chief
Cobourg Police Chief Paul VandeGraaf appeared before council Monday afternoon to explain the 20.5% budget increase estimate and the
Cobourg Mayor Announces Successful Library Budget Negotiations
Mayor Cleveland is pleased to announce a successful outcome in budget discussions with the Cobourg Public Library. Thanks to constructive
‘Toys for Tickets’ Program in Port Hope
The Municipality of Port Hope is pleased to announce the new ‘Toys for Tickets’ program, offering residents a chance
Successful Construction Season Strengthens Northumberland’s Infrastructure
From road resurfacing to culvert relining, 2025 has been a productive year for Northumberland County Public Works as critical
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Santa Claus Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXo6avu6UVI The Port Hope Santa Claus parade took place on Saturday, November 29, 2025. With crowds lining Walton Street, the parade
Video – Photo Gallery – CPKC Holiday Train Stops in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIBUwLFkt6w For the first time in the history of the CPKC Holiday Train it stopped in Cobourg on Saturday, November
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Santa Claus Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQpl6_yxfYk It was a perfect winters evening for the annual Cobourg Santa Claus parade on Saturday, November 29, 2025. Starting at
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope’s Annual Candlelight Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAQnzIbtArU It was a beautiful evening for Port Hope’s annual Candlelight Festival on Friday, November 28, 2025. Adding to the celebration
Video – Photo Gallery – Windy Weather Hits Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFz4Us72EJY It was a wild and windy day on Thursday, November 27, 2025 in the Northumberland County area and beyond. Although
- 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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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