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Transition House Announce Stabilization Strategy
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Transition House Emergency Shelter – which provides short-term emergency housing for Northumberland adults – announces plans
It’s March for Meals Month
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Each year, Meals on Wheels providers across Ontario participate in March for Meals, an annual event
ORVs on Township of Hamilton Roads Resident and Local Business Surveys
The Township of Hamilton is seeking resident and local business feedback on the 2022 pilot project which permitted Off-Road
Two People Arrested Following Armed Robbery in Cobourg
The investigation is continuing after two Cobourg residents were charged with robbery after police conducted gunpoint takedown in Cobourg
Enteric and COVID-19 Outbreaks Declared Over at Northumberland Hills Hospital
The enteric and COVID-19 outbreaks on Northumberland Hills Hospital’s first floor have been declared over. The enteric outbreak was
Ganaraska Forest Opening May 1st & Volunteers Can Help
The Ganaraska Forest will be opening to all motorized and non-motorized-use on May 1st, 2023, which will include the
CN Says “Thank You” to Grafton Good Samaritans
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland It was a Christmas Grafton will never forget – a derailment just east of the Station
Death of Inmate from Warkworth Institution
On February 27, 2023, Eric Amaral, an inmate from Warkworth Institution, died while in our custody. At the time of
Northumberland Hills Hospital – One Month Left for Students to Apply for Scholarship
Applications for Northumberland Hills Hospital’s annual Health Professions Scholarship awards are due by 4:00 PM on Friday, March 31. Introduced
Northumberland County Purchases 22-unit Apartment Complex in Colborne for Affordable Housing
(Google Maps photo) Northumberland County continues to take action to address housing affordability in Northumberland. On February 27, 2023, the County
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Cobourg Police Board’s Finance Committee to Hear From Public About Budget Increase
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Following a presentation from Chief Paul VandeGraaf that outlined a 20.5% budget increase estimate, the Cobourg
Township Issues Second Statement on Zero Tolerance Policy for the Harassment, Bullying, and Intimidation of Staff
As a result of misinformation circulating in the community and recent incidents involving harassing, defamatory, intimidating, and threatening behaviour
Municipality of Port Hope Welcomes New Solicitor
The Municipality of Port Hope is thrilled to announce the arrival of our dynamic new Municipal Solicitor and Director
Upcoming Geotechnical Investigation at Frankford Lock 6
Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site Parks Canada is advising the public of a temporary closure of the trail between Frankford
Cobourg Police – No Charges After Man was “Verbally Aggressive” to Cobourg Mayor
Despite being taken into custody by Cobourg Police, a man was released unconditionally following a interaction with Cobourg Mayor
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Video – Blue Jays Watch Party in Port Hope for Game 2 of the World Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBGGdvSsnsg For anyone planning to watch the Blue Jays this Saturday, October 25, 2025 you’re welcome to join in on
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
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
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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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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
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