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Letter to the Editor/Mayor – Concerns Over Warming Hub at New Golden Plough
Dear Mayor Cleveland, I am writing to urgently express the profound concern and frustration many Cobourg residents feel about the
Port Hope to Host Exclusive Canadian Premiere of HBO’s ‘IT: Welcome to Derry’
In collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery, Ontario Creates, Port Hope Tourism, and Crave, the home of HBO in Canada,
A Decade of Hope and Resilience Celebrated at Tenth Annual Survivor Night
On Monday, October 27, 2025, first responders gathered to mark a milestone – the tenth annual Survivor Night ceremony.
Township Celebrates Local Government Week with Mock Council Sessions at Local Schools
In recognition of Local Government Week, Township of Alnwick/Haldimand Council and the Clerk’s Department partnered with local schools to
Town of Cobourg to Host Free World Series Watch Parties at the CCC
Community invited to come together and cheer on the Toronto Blue Jays The Town of Cobourg invites community members to
Despite Concerns, Cobourg Police Approve Draft Budget with 20.5% Increase
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland In spite of Mayor Lucas Cleveland's directive limiting the 2026 increase in the Cobourg Police Service
Video – Port Hope Man Kicked Out In the Cold for Missing Curfew at Transition House
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmlIC5sWPoE&lc=UgzJa8EeY1qmCUX6iBN4AaABAg By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland People are going to die on the streets of Cobourg this winter, Integrated Homelessness and Addictions
Ontario Strengthening Provincial Electoral Processes
Proposed reforms would support public confidence and input in provincial elections Ontario is proposing a series of reforms to strengthen
Overnight King Street West Culvert Construction in Cobourg Scheduled for October 29
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Intermittent traffic stoppages to occur from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. Due to the ongoing culvert construction,
Video – Use Caution While Driving When There is a Power Outage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qbks9Bv0P8 Power was out for a large part of Cobourg on Sunday, October 26, 2025. The power outage affected areas in
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Colborne Residents Advised of Freight Train “Mechanical Issue”
Northumberland OPP advise of a freight train that has a “mechanical issue” in Colborne. OPP were advised of the incident
Video – Alnwick/Haldimand Township Fire Department Responds to Fire in Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qq99GJ2wAg Alnwick/Haldiman Township Fire Department responded to a possible structure fire on County Road 2 in Grafton on Friday, October
Royal Canadian Legion 2025 National Poppy Campaign Now Underway!
More ways to donate, Poppies online for home delivery The Royal Canadian Legion’s 2025 National Poppy Campaign and Remembrance Period
Video – Port Hope Man “Outraged” Over Halloween Decoration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UabMKE2QTk A Port Hope man said he’s “outraged” when he saw a Halloween decoration on his neighbours property. Jordan Knight was
Statement from Cobourg Police Chief Regarding 2026 Operational Budget Estimates
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Statement from Cobourg Police Chief Paul VandeGraaf Each year, the Cobourg Police Service operational and capital budget
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Video – Port Hope Man “Outraged” Over Halloween Decoration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UabMKE2QTk A Port Hope man said he’s “outraged” when he saw a Halloween decoration on his neighbours property. Jordan Knight was
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Police Hold Multi-Agency Scenario at High School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2esV8V3Xs8 Port Hope Police held a training session at Port Hope High School on Monday, October 27, 2025. Members of the
Video – Tense Moments on Highway 401 East of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6JmI72TGfk A few tense moments on Highway 401 east of Port Hope on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. At approximately 1 p.m.
Video – Blue Jays Watch Party in Port Hope for Game 2 of the World Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBGGdvSsnsg For anyone planning to watch the Blue Jays this Saturday, October 25, 2025 you’re welcome to join in on
Breaking News – Video – Unknown When Power Will Be Restored to Parts of Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuoLZWVfPj4 It’s unknown how large an area of Cobourg is impacted following a power outage late Sunday evening. At approximately 11
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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