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181 New Licensed Child Care Spaces Open in 2025 for Northumberland Families
181 additional children in Northumberland will have access to licensed child care thanks to an expansion initiative to increase
Municipality of Port Hope Launches Ward Boundary and Council Composition Review
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Municipality of Port Hope has launched a comprehensive review of both its Council composition and
Video – Photo Gallery – Toronto Professional Fire Fighters Celtic Society Memorial Bike Ride Travels Through Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9jNeZ2FhEM The Toronto Professional Fire Fighters Celtic Society Memorial Bike Ride traveled through Northumberland County raising funds for the Canadian
Video – Photo Gallery – Salmon Run in Full Swing Locally
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVflwbFSKdo By the looks of it, the salmon run is in full swing in local waterways around Cobourg and Port
Northumberland County – High-Speed Train Could Have Local Benefits
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Even though the high-speed electrified Alto train will go from Toronto to Peterborough (and from there
County Council Looks at Power-Outage Impacts
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Councillor Brian Ostrander took a moment at Wednesday's Northumberland County council's Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use
Cobourg Council Asked to Ease Marina Parking Regulations
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Among the correspondence at Wednesday's meeting of Cobourg council's Community Protection and Economic Development Committee was
Port Hope Library Draft Budget Includes Four-Month Closure at Canton Branch
The Port Hope Public Library is seeking a 7.4% increase in the 2026 municipal budget with an operational need
Exclusive – Parking for Evening Walk Along Cobourg Marina – It Will Cost You Dearly
It’s something most people wouldn’t know exists - until you get a $160 ticket placed on your vehicle. But parking,
Exclusive – Cobourg Municipal By-Law Officers May Be Getting “Intermediate Weapons”
Today’s Northumberland has learned that Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in Cobourg may be getting upgrades to possess “intermediate weapons.” Municipal
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Video – Huge Christmas Trees Donated to Christmas Magic in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-d6NVrAtt8Q Two huge Christmas trees were installed in along the esplanade on Friday, November 14, 2025. The trees were donated from
Video – Cobourg Fire Department Responds to Smell of Smoke in Building
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeFK8YxKW0w Cobourg Fire Department responded to downtown Cobourg for the smell of natural gas on Thursday, November 13, 2025. At approximately
Video – Tammies Jammies Kicks Off the Season at Ganaraska Financial in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2h-00Ce-5g The ninth annual Tammies Jammies kicked off at Ganaraska Financial Credit Union in Port Hope on Thursday, November 13,
Video – Habitat for Humanity Northumberland Dedicates Home to Cobourg Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc92XmwRyCQ On Thursday November 13th, 2025, Habitat for Humanity Northumberland board members, volunteers and staff joined community members, neighbours, and
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg is Putting the Magic in Christmas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owki8jfjXts A flurry of activities are taking place throughout Cobourg as town staff are putting the magic in Christmas. Manager of
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Video – Habitat for Humanity Northumberland Dedicates Home to Cobourg Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc92XmwRyCQ On Thursday November 13th, 2025, Habitat for Humanity Northumberland board members, volunteers and staff joined community members, neighbours, and
Video – Cobourg Celebrates Completion of Elevated Tank and Booster Pumping Station
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13vk007LRjI $3.6 million investment from Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program’s (ICIP) Green Infrastructure Stream The Town of Cobourg and Lakefront Utilities Services
Video – Photo Gallery – Remembrance Services Held at the Port Hope Cenotaph
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IojLQj_N3QY In a moving ceremony, Remembrance day services were held at the Port Hope cenotaph on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. The
Video – Photo Gallery – Alderville Remembrance Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKqeXhI5aQs The Alderville First Nation Remembrance Service took place on Sunday, November 9, 2025. With snow blowing across the roadway carried
Video – Multi-Vehicle Collision Closes Highway 401 East of Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9bP9tu4W5M A busy day for emergency services dealing with numerous collision around Northumberland County on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Two people
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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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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