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Northumberland County Council Committee Suggests Broader Discussion on Plough Demolition
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County council's Public Works Committee meeting has tossed the ball to the full county council
Peterborough Paramedics Rally as Critical Bargaining Begins
Paramedics with CUPE 4911 will rally on March 3 to mark the start of what they describe as the
Cobourg Transit Expands Limited Fixed Route Service Hours
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Extended weekday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. hours begin March 9, 2026 The Town of Cobourg’s Public
New Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame has announced its first brother-and-sister inductees, five years
Local Students Protest Student-Assistance Changes
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The change in provincial policy to shift a heavier portion of student assistance into the “loan”
In My Opinion – Silence and Breakdown: Tribunal Ruling Exposes Accountability Gap at Cobourg Police Board
There is something that has needed fixing for a long time with the Cobourg Police Services Board. The overall management
Northumberland County Announces Dan Borowec as New CAO
Northumberland County is appointing Dan Borowec as the new Chief Administrative Officer, approximately one-year after he retired from the
Northumberland Hills Hospital Launches Stroke Recovery Clinic
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland Hills Hospital this week launched a new main-floor Stroke Recovery Clinic. This new service will offer
Update – Terry Fox School Sends Note to Parents Regarding “Perceived Threat”
Terry Fox Public School in Cobourg sent a note to parents on Thursday, February 27, 2026 regarding what could
Port Hope Council Approves Environmental Assessment for Garden Hill Dam
Port Hope council has voted to move forward with an Environmental Assessment for the Garden Hill Dam before a
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Video – Photo Gallery – Fog, Sails and Summer Activity Fill Cobourg’s Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfXlqqsg6RA There was no shortage of activity along Cobourg's lakeshore on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, as residents and visitors took
Cobourg Mayor Sends Message to “Citizens of Cobourg”
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Citizens of Cobourg The following Notice of Motion was submitted by me to the Clerk's Office and
OPP Officer Killed in the Line of Duty Near Hearst; 18-Year-Old Charged with First-Degree Murder
An 18-year-old Hearst resident has been charged with first-degree murder following the death of Ontario Provincial Police officer Provincial
Breaking News – Alnwick/Haldimand Township Senior Staff Members Receive Threats, Municipal Office to Remain Closed to Walk-ins
(Today's Northumberland Town Hall) Appropriate Authorities are being consulted concerning serious threats, acts of intimidation, and harassment directed at senior
Video – Photo Gallery – Beekeeping Info Session for First Responders and Military Members Coming to Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHyEB-kwC-A If you've ever wondered what it takes to keep a hive, harvest honey, or simply spend time among thousands
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Video – Photo Gallery – Fog, Sails and Summer Activity Fill Cobourg’s Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfXlqqsg6RA There was no shortage of activity along Cobourg's lakeshore on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, as residents and visitors took
Video – Photo Gallery – Beekeeping Info Session for First Responders and Military Members Coming to Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHyEB-kwC-A If you've ever wondered what it takes to keep a hive, harvest honey, or simply spend time among thousands
Video – Photo Gallery – Inside Canada’s Largest Indoor Aquarium: A Look at Ripley’s Toronto Attraction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-B7vzrZzvM Located in downtown Toronto at the base of the CN Tower, Ripley's Aquarium of Canada is the country's largest
Video – Photo Gallery – Massive Search Launched for Reported Missing Surfer Off Cobourg Beach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVdIKAgQMWg A report of a missing surfer prompted a large-scale emergency response on Saturday evening, June 6, 2026. Emergency services were
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Pride Takes Over Downtown Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdlluWQMYJk Downtown Port Hope was filled with colour, community, and celebration on Saturday, June 6, 2026, as Northumberland Pride hosted
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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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Municipality of Port Hope Receives $158,200 from Jays Care Foundation
At a Blue Jays watch party yesterday, Port Hope baseball fans, young athletes and community members received exciting news:
Video – Photo Gallery – Toronto Blue Jays Rally to Beat the Baltimore Orioles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-h87bX5jdU Over 41,000 people watched the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at the
Local Players Win Memorial Cup With Kitchener Rangers
(Pictured in graphic: Jared Woolley, top, Andrew MacNiel, bottom) Two Northumberland County hockey players are Memorial Cup champions after helping
Cobourg will still have junior A Cougars due to simultaneous OJHL franchise relocations
The Ontario Junior Hockey Hockey announced the simultaneous relocation of two member franchises Friday, including the Cobourg Cougars, ahead
Cobourg Kodiaks Rally to Beat Brooklin in Major Series Lacrosse Action
Aaron Woods scored four times in the third period as part of an 8-6 comeback victory for the Cobourg