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Ontario Launching “One Fare” to Save Transit Riders $1,600
Transit riders using multiple transit agencies will transfer at no extra charge The Ontario government is keeping costs down for
Alarm Monitoring Service Will Verify Alarm Before Peterborough Police Respond
As of March 1st, 2024, the Peterborough Police Service will be joining other police services by introducing a Verified
Video – Port Hope United Church Addresses Senior Homelessness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dC2RCw4qq-U By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Homelessness among seniors is, sadly, a growing phenomenon – one which Rev. Kevin Moore of Port
Video – Open Flame Inside Tent at the Encampment and Sleeping In Banks With the Warming Hub Open
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9U9CLUApeo It appears once again that someone was having an open flame in their tent on Saturday, February 3, 2024. At
A Visit to Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRdQxVSO1hg It's always great to visit Ripley's Aquarium in Toronto. On February 3, 2024 a trip down Highway 401 and boarding
Murdoch Mysteries Visits Cobourg
Fans of CBC's Murdoch Mysteries were treated last week as filming took place in downtown Cobourg. Stars of the show
Community’s Generosity Brings Four Free Public Skates to Grafton
The sign in front of the Grafton's Haldimand Memorial Arena says there's free public skating Feb. 5, 12 and
Municipality of Port Hope Pursues Opportunities to Address Community Need for Increased Access to Child Care
Recognizing the increasing need for child care services in Port Hope, the Municipality has identified two locations that present
Public Meeting Regarding an Application for a Zoning By-law Amendment at 320 White Street in Cobourg
The Corporation of the Town of Cobourg has received a complete application for a Zoning By-law Amendment by Clark
Northumberland Hills Hospital Outperforming Provincial Averages in Wait-Time Criteria
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland Hills Hospital board learned at its February meeting that NHH is performing better than the
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Cobourg Police Association Ratifies Uniform Collective Agreement
The Cobourg Police Association has accepted the Uniform Collective Agreement on Friday, September 19, 2025. The vote on the Uniform
YMCA Northumberland Brings Community Together for ‘Encore at the Midway’ Fundraiser
YMCA Northumberland proudly hosted two unforgettable evenings at the historic Port Hope Drive-In – often called the Midway -
Northumberland County Council Further Debates Electronic Participation Bylaw Before Final Approval
Some items on Northumberland County council’s agenda were re-ordered Wednesday, including the updated procedural bylaw for electronic participation, to
Video – Patriotic Pedestrian Belts Out the National Anthem During Evening Performance in Downtown Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nMAiFfHqts A patriotic pedestrian sang the Canadian anthem loud and proud on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. At approximately 9:25 p.m. a
Cobourg Library Will Cut 13 Hours with Proposed Budget
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg Public Library Board approved a proposed 2026 budget Wednesday at its September meeting, adhering
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Video – Photo Gallery – Hundreds of Students Attend Level Up! Career Fair in Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmUvYrZmNEg The Haldimand Arena was filled with students on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 learning around rewarding careers in the skilled
Video – Photo Gallery – Canadian Disc Golf Championships Take Place in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTPvgGRoTiU The Canadian Disc Golf Championships wrapped up on Sunday, September 14, 2025 after being held on various courses throughout
Video – Photo Gallery – Grace Bowen Honoured at Cobourg Community Centre
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jd55SgPdt-U On the same morning local residents were participating in the Terry Fox Run, the memory of Grace Bowen was
Video – Salmon Is A Big Draw for Both Port Hope and Cobourg for Different Reasons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt6faWTnvas If you're ever along the waterways of Cobourg and Port Hope this time of year the main word you're
Video – Parking Is A No No Where There Are No, No Parking Signs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvKTvM9QfBs A Cobourg Municipal By-Law Officer issues a $160 fine to a pickup truck parked in a parking lot just
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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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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
Flesch Brothers from Cobourg Representing Canada in Men’s Rugby
Cobourg’s Mason and Noah Flesch, both St. Mary Catholic Secondary School alumni, were in the starting lineup for Canada’s
Video – Photo Gallery – Canadian Disc Golf Championships Take Place in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTPvgGRoTiU The Canadian Disc Golf Championships wrapped up on Sunday, September 14, 2025 after being held on various courses throughout
Cougars Suffer Third Straight Loss in Trenton
Beckett Ewart opened the scoring against his former club as the Trenton Golden Hawks downed the visiting Cobourg Cougars
Cobourg Cougars Fall to Newmarket in Home Opener
The Cobourg Cougars are winless through two games to start the Ontario Junior Hockey League regular season. Coming off a