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Municipality of Port Hope 2026 Update
At its final meeting of the year, Municipality of Port Hope Council approved the schedule for the 2026 municipal
Northumberland County May Have An American Twin
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County has a new twinning relationship with an American partner – Albany County, New York. Former
Breaking News – Video – Chunk of Ice Smashes Through Windshield of Vehicle North of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KkeOK__cQQ Miraculously the driver of a vehicle suffered only minor injuries after a chunk of ice smashed through the front
Video – Evening On the Ice at Rotary Harbourfront Rink
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqXXDTq1XQg The Rotary Harbourfront Rink is officially open as of Monday, December 15, 2025 in Cobourg. With the cold weather coming
Video – Emergency Services Rush to Medical Emergency in Downtown Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOoH4sZF2Jw Numerous emergency vehicles rushed to downtown Cobourg on Monday evening. At approximately 7 p.m. emergency services responded to the foyer
Cobourg Mayor Says He Won’t Use Veto Powers – Budget Could Be Finalized Wednesday
Cobourg’s tax levy rate could increase by 3% following council amendments, up slightly from the draft 2026 budget introduced
Video – Owners of Former Brookside Youth Centre Served Notice To Clear Sidewalks of Snow
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExWBX_gknSg The owners of 390 King Street West were served notice to clear their sidewalks from snow and ice. Today’s Northumberland
Northumberland Paramedics Receive Provincial Mental Health Funding for First Responders
Northumberland Paramedics have been awarded $25,000 through the Ontario Mental Health Supports for Public Safety Personnel (MHS4PSP) Grant Program.
Cobourg Deputy Fire Chief Assumes Role of Acting Fire Chief
At the next council meeting held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Ashfield will be appointed
Video – Photo Gallery – Thousand of Toys Collected Thanks to Community and Queenies Bake Shop
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_co_Ww2zL8 The spirit of the community once again came through in the 14th annual Queenies Toy Drive in Port Hope. Queenies
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Video – Dozens Protest Provincial Policies Outside Piccini’s Port Hope Office
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAd9z-QY9Zk A number of people spent part of their afternoon protesting in front of Northumberland - Peterborough South MPP David
Northumberland Warming Room Closing Date Extended to April 13
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The overnight Warming Room located at Northumberland County Headquarters—555 Courthouse Road, Cobourg—will remain open until the
Road Construction to Commence in Cobourg on March 30
(Today's Northumberland file photo) King Street West from Cobourg Creek bridge to William/Ontario Street The Town of Cobourg Public Works and
Cobourg Council Gets Behind Be A Donor Month
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Two of Cobourg's six residents who are transplant recipients addressed Cobourg council Wednesday
Building 18 Project is on Hold
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland's project of setting up a 24/7 warming/cooling hub on the second floor
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Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Win GMHL Russell Cup Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuZ6Lj9CWZs Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Stars shined as the top team in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League this
Northumberland OPP – Five Arrested After Firearms and Drugs Located During Search Warrant (Names Released)
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged five individuals following a search and subsequent arrests in the Municipality of
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – Early Morning Fire Displace Residents in Brighton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hvPaoTB5cA One person was taken to hospital and several residents have been displaced following an early morning structure fire in
St. Mary Thunder Defeated in OFSAA Girls Hockey Quarterfinals
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg’s St. Mary Thunder were eliminated from the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) girls’ A/AA
Video – Photo Gallery – Icy Courage, Warm Hearts: Polar Plunge Raises Thousands for Special Olympics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnyQIX1Fw6Q The 2026 Cobourg/Port Hope Police Polar Plunge stands out as one of those events that perfectly blends community spirit,
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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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Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Win GMHL Russell Cup Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuZ6Lj9CWZs Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Stars shined as the top team in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League this
Northumberland Stars One Win Away From GMHL Championship; Host Game 5 Saturday in Colborne
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Stars have taken a commanding 3-1 series lead in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey
Georgian Bay Wins OFSAA Girls Hockey Championship at Cobourg Community Centre
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Georgian Bay District Secondary School captured the gold medal at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations
CCI Wolves Eliminated from OFSAA Boys Hockey by Tiebreaker
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Collegiate Institute Wolves won their final round-robin pool play game Wednesday morning at the Ontario
St. Mary Thunder Defeated in OFSAA Girls Hockey Quarterfinals
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg’s St. Mary Thunder were eliminated from the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) girls’ A/AA