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Northumberland County Secures Contract and Finalizes Sale of the MRF
Northumberland County is pleased to announce the successful negotiation of a contract with Circular Materials Ontario (CMO) to extend
Record Year for 12th Annual Queenies Toy Drive in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZG2TegzbEs It was a record year for the 12th annual Queenies Bake Shop Toy Drive in Port Hope. With well over
Video – Concert Band of Cobourg’s Christmas Concert
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A81uFBcqx64 St. Peter’s Anglican Church came alive with the sound of Christmas Music on Sunday, December 17, 2023. It was the
Local Artist’s Work Graces Your Christmas Stamps
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjHGt2_NSxU By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumbeerland The work of Northumberland artist Tim Zeltner will be seen throughout the entire country and beyond
VIDEO – Transport Takes Out Guardrail West of Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOeOp7b1uAM One lane of Highway 401 was shut down for several hours on Saturday, December 16, 2023 as crews removed
Video – Family of Five Left Homeless After Fire Ravages Their Home Just Days Before Christmas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGs8QHZnGVo A family of five is homeless after fire enveloped the home just 10 days before Christmas. At approximately 9:30 a.m.
Cobourg Man’s Online Petition and Letter Raise Concerns Regarding Northumberland Counties Purchase of Former Retirement Home
A Cobourg man has sent a letter to members of Northumberland County Council concerning the recent purchase of a
Town of Cobourg Draft 2024 Budget Available for Review
Council to meet again on January 9th to review the budget in full detail The Town of Cobourg would like
Automated Appointment Reminders Now Being Piloted at Northumberland Hills Hospital
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) is trialing a new automated messaging service that will support appointment reminders in the hospital’s
Video – Update – Local Northumberland Politicians Incensed by Hateful Comments of One Woman During Pro Palestine Rally in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoWvtp9__3g A clip from an interview with a pro Palestine supporter in front of Victoria Hall on Sunday, December 10,
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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
Opposition to 202 Second Street Development Voiced at Cobourg Public Meeting
A full house with a packed council chambers at Victoria Hall and overflow to the Old Bailey Room downstairs
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
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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