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In My Opinion – Northumberland County Residents Deserve Answers Not Excuses
In a bombshell delivered by way of a press release, Northumberland County has dropped their court action against the
Community Encouraged to Monitor Air Quality as Wildfire Smoke Begins Impacting Region
Approximately two-hours after a air quality alert was issued, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit issued a
Breaking News – Northumberland County Withdraws Judicial Review Application
Following a Special Meeting of Council today, Northumberland County Council has made the decision to withdraw its application for
Video – Cobourg and Port Hope Take Part in Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quT2n65GabY The Law Enforcement Torch Run made its annual trip through the area on Thursday, June 5, 2025. The event is
Video – Porta-Potty Goes Up in Flames in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0OppSllJso A porta-potty went up in flames on Wednesday, Junej 5, 2025. At approximately 11 p.m. Cobourg Fire Department responded to
Video – Four Officers Sworn In As Members of the Port Hope Police Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uw6fF-Vk1t0 The Port Hope Police Service gained four new officers at a swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. The swearing-in
Urgent Special Meeting of County Council called for Thursday, June 5th
An urgent special meeting of Northumberland County Council has been called for Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. This
Video – Pergola Torn Down on West End of Promenade in Cobourg Due to Safety Concerns
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoKMDZ8lHhk As time marches on, crews tore down the pergola on the west end of the promenade by Victoria Beach
YWHO Northumberland Launches Virtual Support Services
On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, Youth Wellness Hub Ontario (YWHO) Northumberland is pleased to announce that youth in Northumberland
Letter to the Editor – Reader Concerned About Seagull Infestation at Victoria Park
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Dear: Mayor Lucas Cleveland Members of the Cobourg Town Council Town of Cobourg 55 King Street West Cobourg, ON K9A 2M2 Dear
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Video – Breaking News – Cobourg Police Chief Gives Notice of Resignation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFu0Ij-TWHk By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Though the special meeting of the Cobourg Police Services Board had one item on the agenda
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
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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