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Cobourg Police Service Budget Approved Unanimously
By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland Following brief discussion at Tuesday's 2023 operating and capital budget review meeting, Cobourg council unanimously approved
Motion to Approve Cobourg Library Budget Passes Despite Question of Increase
By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland A motion to approve the Cobourg Public Library's 2023 budget passed during council's operating and capital
HKPR District Health Unit Issues Opioid Overdose Alert
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Both Northumberland County and the City of Kawartha Lakes are the subject of an opioid overdose
Ruling by Ontario Supreme Court Could Effect How Municipalities Deal with Homelessness
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Editor’s Note: This was a 51-page document concerning the decision. Today’s Northumberland tried to cover the
Cybersecurity Incident at Cam Tran Affected Organizations Computer Systems
A leading manufacturer of transformers has posted about a “security incident” which affected the organizations computer systems. Cam Tran Co
Surfer Hits the Choppy Waters of Lake Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEc5LruyoNs A lone surfer hit the choppy, chilly waters of Lake Ontario off of Cobourg beach on Sunday, February 5,
Volunteers Doing Their Best – The Rest Is Up to Mother Nature at the Castleton Skating Rink
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdRwzQaDBFI Volunteers with the Castleton Sports Club have done their best to create the best ice, but Mother Nature doesn’t
Buddy Bus Well On Its Way to Completion in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gb4gVaFrAh8 The Buddy Bus is well on its way to completion and serving the needs of the community. Jordan Stevenson was
Homeless Couple Given Until February 10 To Find New Location Before Encampment Dismantled
A couple experiencing homelessness has been given a bit of a reprieve after numerous resources came together for a
NHH Responds to Questions Flying Black Lives Matter Organization Flag
Northumberland Hills Hospital says the decision to promote the group Black Lives Matter was one of several recommendations from
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Exclusive – Breaking News – Person Taken Away in Handcuffs After Incident with Cobourg Mayor
There has been no release from Cobourg Police concerning an incident involving Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland. Late in the evening
Group Asks Alnwick/Haldimand Council to Keep Rental Fee the Same for AA Meetings
The Alderville Pioneer Group appealed to Alnwick/Haldimand Township council at its committee-of-the-whole meeting this week regarding a rental fee
Critical Repairs at Grafton Arena Could Happen Sooner Than Expected
A notice of motion received support at this week’s Alnwick/Haldimand Township committee-of-the-whole meeting to speed up the process for
Canada’s Largest Literary Festival Receives a Gift from Poetchry
By Wally Keeler The sun was dawning behind the backs of POETCHRY, as it transported its 16th picnic table ladened
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
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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