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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
New Geriatric Program at Northumberland Hills Hospital is Becoming a Best Practice
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland One year in, the work of the new Geriatric Assessment Team at Northumberland Hills Hospital is
Attention Students – Health Professions Scholarship Deadline is Approaching
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland Hills Hospital announces that it is accepting applications for the annual Health Professions Scholarships. At the
Municipality of Port Hope and Digital Main Street to Host Port Hope Business Forum
The Municipality of Port Hope, together with the Digital Main Street (DMS) program, are proud to be hosting the
Small Fire Started Underneath Victoria Playground Structure For “Energy”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlQMvMKULbM For the second time on Thursday, February 1, 2024 emergency services were dispatched to Victoria Park in Cobourg to
Small Fire Extinguished at Lions Pavilion in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGpFJyQ-EMM Cobourg Fire Department were dispatched to a fire at the Lions Pavilion on Thursday February 1, 2024. At approximately 8:40
Municipality of Port Hope Marks Black History Month with Pan-African Flag Raising
Thursday, February 1, 2024, Municipality of Port Hope Council, alongside staff and community members, united with forward-thinking municipalities and
Breaking News – Video – Jason Bickle Sentenced to Eight Years In Prison Following Fatal Collision that Killed Serena Shaw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGi8QtkSPdM (Today's Northumberland file photos) A Port Hope man’s last words to his family were “I love you guys” as he
Operation Red Nose Makes an Impact this Holiday Season
2023 Red Nose Stats Total amount raised $22,765 Number of volunteers 115 Rides offered 113 Kilometers driven 3,248 YMCA Northumberland partnered with Cobourg, Port
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Road Line Painting Season Underway Across Northumberland County
(Northumberland County photo) Northumberland County and its local municipalities are beginning the annual road line painting program, an important seasonal
Habitat Broadens Its Focus Beyond Building
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland People associate Habitat for Humanity with building affordable housing – but in the interests of housing
Victoria Hall Available for Temporary Respite from the Air Quality and Heat
In response to the heat and poor air quality, the Town of Cobourg would like to remind residents that
Rhinovirus Confirmed in McMillan Garden Outbreak at Golden Plough Lodge
The respiratory outbreak declared on July 13, 2026, in the McMillan Garden unit at Golden Plough Lodge has now
Municipality of Port Police – Burn Ban in Effect – July 15, 2026
Due to dry conditions and deteriorating air quality caused by ongoing wildland fires in northern Ontario, a Municipal-wide Open
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – What a Scorcher of a Day!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5NUbMVT57s The word on everyone's lips throughout Tuesday, July 14, 2026, was simple: hot. With temperatures climbing above 30°C, anyone spending
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Ecology Garden Celebrates 30 Years with Community Tribute
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_2TJ5jOpCo Volunteers, community leaders and residents gathered Sunday afternoon to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Cobourg Ecology Garden, recognizing
Video – Wrong-Way Drivers Continue to Create Safety Concerns on One-Way Street in Downtown Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoPmX0b1mTI Motorists continuing to drive the wrong way on a one-way street in downtown Cobourg are creating an ongoing safety
Video – Photo Gallery – 30th Annual Lakeside Antique & Classic Car Show Draws Crowds While Supporting Ed’s House Hospice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xO5cUzixe0 More than 200 antique and classic vehicles filled Victoria Park on Saturday, July 11, as the 30th Annual Lakeside
Video – Photo Gallery – Over 50 Drivers Charged During Week-Long Distracted Driving Initiative on Highway 401
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6y2IYpxzXk Northumberland OPP wrapped up a week-long distracted driving enforcement initiative along Highway 401, laying 51 distracted driving charges over
- Crime
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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Local Players, Coach Part of New GMHL Team in Brighton
By Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League will have a second team in Northumberland County for
World-Class Achievement Recognized at Annual CDSHF Induction
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland A seventh contingent of star athletes has been inducted into the Cobourg and District Sports Hall
Marc Mercier’s Hockey Journey from Timmins to Toronto, Cobourg and Cambridge Too
By – David McPherson/Ontario Hockey Association COLLINGWOOD, ON – Ontario Hockey Association Chairman Marc Mercier and Ontario Junior Hockey League
Video – A Dream Come True for Cobourg Hockey Player Picked in the First Round of the OHL Draft
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq52lR02ATE What a week it has been for Cobourg's Lauchlan Whelan. The 15-year-old hockey standout is still trying to take it
Lauchlan Whelan Drafted by Windsor Spitfires
Cobourg’s Lauchlan Whelan was a first round pick Friday night at the 2026 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection draft