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Cobourg Council Approves Task Force to Address Post Job Loss
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The recent news that Cobourg's Post plant will close at year's end, killing 150 jobs, was
Video – Cobourg Moves to limit Emergency Care Establishments
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUgyknX0uxM By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council has passed an amendment to its Emergency Care Establishment bylaw to provide that the
Video – “The Greatest” Wraps Up Filming in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYGCFsgnmn8 Filming of the series The Greatest, wrapped up in Cobourg on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. The production company Reunion MA
Port Hope – Free Transit on Routes A and B Continues During Walton Street Reconstruction
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Municipality of Port Hope is pleased to share that free transit service will once again
Cobourg Mayor Misses Out on Strong Mayors Meeting
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The special Cobourg council meeting Wednesday afternoon to explain the Strong Mayor Powers that take effect
Cobourg Council – Canadian Fire Fighters Museum Fundraiser Returns
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Anticipating the Canadian Fire Fighters Museum's fifth annual Antique and Vintage Sale May 11, representative Will
Video – Cobourg Council – Town Delays Action on 117 Durham Street
(Today's Northumberland file photo) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOOy7tAd_90 By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg council put aside a motion to rezone 117 Durham St. for residential
Video – Cobourg Council – Renaming Will Result in the Grace Bowen Arena
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8edkgVxvcb0 By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council has voted at its April meeting to proceed with a renaming of the smaller
Video – Poemtown Unveils “Picnic on Poetry” in Victoria Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QS-U7u0-bUQ The unveiling of Picnic on Poetry was held in Victoria Park in Cobourg on Monday, April 28, 2025. On Friday,
Municipality of Port Hope Honoured with 2024 Community Preparedness Award
The Municipality of Port Hope is proud to announce that it has been awarded the 2024 Community Preparedness Award
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Video – Always Something New at Nawautin Sanctuary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaabYyHL6iw There is no rush when watching natures creatures. Nawautin Sanctuary always has something new to see - it just takes
Video – Lots of Activity Along the Lakeshore in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cuIPv9FEaw There were a number of happenings by the Cobourg Marina on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. With the high winds a
City of Belleville – Victoria Day Service Changes
Please note the following changes to City services this Victoria Day long weekend: · City Hall – Closed May 19. ·
Five Counties Announces McHappy Day Boost
By: Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Five Counties Children's Centre reports that the Cobourg and Port Hope McHappy Days raised more than
Video – Parkrun Welcomes Participants in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM8zk8QSVIU The number of participants is increasing as word spreads about Parkrun in Cobourg. Parkruns are free, weekly community events for
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Video – Always Something New at Nawautin Sanctuary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaabYyHL6iw There is no rush when watching natures creatures. Nawautin Sanctuary always has something new to see - it just takes
Video – Parkrun Welcomes Participants in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM8zk8QSVIU The number of participants is increasing as word spreads about Parkrun in Cobourg. Parkruns are free, weekly community events for
Video – Start of the Sailing Season with the Boats in the Water in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMOtSY2w_Bg Fifty-three-sailboats were hoisted into Cobourg Harbour on Saturday, May 10, 2025. The sailboats were lined up on Friday around the
Breaking News – Video – Home Destroyed by Fire in Alnwick/Haldimand Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZIvX8iWCkk A home was destroyed by fire on Sunday, May 11, 2025 in Alnwick/Haldimand Township. Shortly before noon on Sunday, numerous
Video – Nawautin Sanctuary – Natures Photo Gallery
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx1GwTCC_g8 (Photo gallery) Another beautiful evening at Nawautin Sanctuary in Alnwick/Haldimand Township on Friday, May 9, 2025. Spring and sprung and there
- 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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Wakely Advances with Barrie Colts in OHL Playoffs
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Port Hope’s Dalyn Wakely and the Barrie Colts have advanced to the Ontario Hockey League’s Eastern
Wakely and Miedema to Meet in Game 7 with OHL Clubs
(Photo gallery) The second-round Ontario Hockey League playoff series between the Kingston Frontenacs and Barrie Colts is heading to a
Local Players Facing Off in OHL Playoff Series
Cobourg’s Ethan Miedema of the Kingston Frontenacs and Port Hope’s Dalyn Wakely of the Barrie Colts are currently squaring
Video – 17th Annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxPUhl56_Ck The 17th annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament kicked off on Friday night at the Jack Burger Sports
Video – Old Puckers Raise Money for Ed’s House
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFisEpWoMVo A special presentation was held at the Cobourg Community Centre on Friday, March 28, 2025 before a charity hockey