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Ontario Proposing to Expand Strong Mayor Powers to Municipalities Including Cobourg, Port Hope, Brighton and Trent Hills
Expansion will help municipalities deliver on provincial priorities like building homes and infrastructure Ontario is proposing to expand strong mayor
Breaking News – Post Announces Closing of Cobourg Plant
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1A8ii3BT40 Post Holdings, Inc. a consumer packaged goods holding company, today announced plans to close two of its Post Consumer
Volunteer Opportunities at Northumberland Hills Hospital
Do you know someone who wants to make a difference in hospital care? Point them to our growing Patient and
Cobourg’s Annual Spring Rainbow Trout Fish Lift Planned for Saturday (weather permitting)
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Cobourg’s Annual Spring Rainbow Trout Fish lift is planned ( weather permitting) for Saturday April 12th. Each
Crew Looking for Potential Film Locations in Cobourg
Reunion MA Production Inc. contacted the Town with interest in filming in Cobourg. The crew is working with Community Services
Update – Hydro One Ice Storm Restoration April 8, 2025
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Restoration by the numbers Since the start of the devasting ice storm (March 28, 11 p.m.),
Video – Researchers Launch from Cobourg to Study the Great Lakes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxPnjh6ute0 A group of researchers studying the Great Lakes launched from Cobourg on Friday, April 4, 2025 headed for Brighton. The
Hydro One Ice Storm Restoration Update April 7, 2025
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Restoration by the numbers Since the start of the devasting ice storm (March 28, 11 p.m.),
Port Hope and Nadvirna (Ukraine) Formalize Twin City Agreement
The Municipality of Port Hope and the City of Nadvirna, Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast (Ukraine) have officially entered into a Twinning
Baltimore Resident Wins $100,000 Top Prize with Instant Hot Card
David Mustard of Baltimore is $100,000 richer after winning a top prize with INSTANT HOT CARD. INSTANT HOT CARD is
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Brighton Recognizes Sixteen Citizens at Volunteer Recognition Event
The Municipality of Brighton hosted their annual Volunteer Recognition Event on Thursday, May 1 at the Owen Gibb Community
Video – DBIA Welcomes Six New Businesses to Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPqNsxR-81M The Cobourg Downtown Business Improvement Association held the official grand openings of six new businesses. On Thursday, May 1, 2025
Video – King Charles III Coronation Medal Presented to Two 598 Sabre Squadron Cadets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XnuC762Hec A special surprise ceremony took place at the regular training night of the 598 Sabre Squadron Royal Canadian Air
Cobourg Council Prepares for 2026 Election
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Looking ahead, Cobourg council is already planning for the Oct. 26, 2026, municipal election with a
Council Hears Details of Council and Committee Remunerations
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland A breakdown of the hundreds of thousands of dollars spent on council and committees was broken
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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,
Video – Reservists Train with Members of the Hamilton Township Fire Department
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjNx-01oVYY A training exercise involving 31 Canadian Brigade Group of the Canadian Army Reserve from London, Ontario, took place over
Northumberland OPP – Drug Trafficking Charges Following Warrants (Names Released)
Police have seized drugs, firearms, and various other drug trafficking related items following search warrants executed at locations in
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
Video – Cobourg Mayor Hires Security for His Downtown Store That Is Now Listed for Sale
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VzdS3OXH1Q A downtown store owner says having security guards at his business periodically is for the protection of his staff
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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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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