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Ontario Breaks Ground on Long-Term Care Home in Brighton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVYixYx-9cI New home will provide 256 modern long-term care beds to the community Construction is underway to build Presqu’ile Place, a
Letter to the Editor – Rebuttal to Recent Correspondence on Strong Mayor Powers
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Rebuttal to Recent Correspondence on Strong Mayor Powers and Public Safety Mr. Larmer and Mayor Cleveland, I am
Video – Elgin Shores Celebrates Completion in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dL_UwXR6zT0 By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The mood was celebratory Wednesday afternoon, in spite of the heat, as Northumberland County and the
Extended Heat Warning Issued for Haliburton, City of Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland County, and Peterborough
The Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit and Peterborough Public Health (now legally merged) are informing that Environment
Video – Provincial Support Helps Port Hope Racquet Club Enhance Tennis Facilities
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxtVJc-Wr_c Port Hope Racquet Club receives over $680,000 to renovate and expand courts, boosting recreation opportunities for all seasons The Ontario
Video – Town of Cobourg Tries Out Battery Powered Lawnmower
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vggi95FPPkU Cobourg Parks Department is trying out a battery operated mower in Rotary Harbourfront Park. One of the towns suppliers approached
Video – Missing Paddle Boarder Found Safe Along Cobourg Shoreline
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwvueiTyrEg A large emergency response was initiated after a paddle boarder went missing in Cobourg on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Two
Cobourg Mayor Has Upcoming Interview with Rebel News
Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland has confirmed he will be doing an in-depth interview with Rebel News. Cleveland confirmed the news
Video – Local Wood Carvers Hobby Turns Into Treasure Hunt in Victoria Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcjbVA0ON90 A local wood carvers hobby is turning Victoria Park into a treasure hunt. Local wood carver Bill Manson creates tiny
Cobourg’s First Strong Mayor Budget Process Includes $20,000 for Consultant
By Cecilia Nasmith Today’s Northumberland A look at how future budgets will be prepared in the Town of Cobourg with
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Ganaraska Conservation Board Opposes Proposed Conservation Authority Consolidation
The Province is proposing consolidating Ontario’s 36 local Conservation Authorities into seven Regional Authorities. As proposed, the Ganaraska Region Conservation
Northumberland Hills Hospital Launches Emergency Room Wait Time Dashboard and Self Arrival Kiosk
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) announced on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, the launch of a new Emergency Department (ED) Wait
Enbridge Gas Ontario Assists Alnwick/Haldimand Fire Department in Supporting Firefighter Training
Alnwick/Haldimand Fire Department purchase firefighting training materials, through Safe Community Project Assist–a program with the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire
Northumberland County Social Services – Warming Room User Repeats His Plea
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Warming room user Chance Brown addressed Wednesday's meeting of Northumberland County council's Social
Northumberland County Hears of Successful Wellness and Identification Clinics
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County's Wellness and Identification Clinics are proving to be very beneficial, Client Services Manager Jennifer
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Video – Youth Wellness Hub Northumberland is Now Open in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgMWhpXsbrs&lc=UgxF_CT82LTPI7zLgb94AaABAg The new Youth Wellness Hub Ontario Northumberland facility at 15 Cavan Street in Port Hope is open for youths
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Santa Claus Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXo6avu6UVI The Port Hope Santa Claus parade took place on Saturday, November 29, 2025. With crowds lining Walton Street, the parade
Video – Photo Gallery – CPKC Holiday Train Stops in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIBUwLFkt6w For the first time in the history of the CPKC Holiday Train it stopped in Cobourg on Saturday, November
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Santa Claus Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQpl6_yxfYk It was a perfect winters evening for the annual Cobourg Santa Claus parade on Saturday, November 29, 2025. Starting at
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope’s Annual Candlelight Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAQnzIbtArU It was a beautiful evening for Port Hope’s annual Candlelight Festival on Friday, November 28, 2025. Adding to the celebration
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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