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MPP David Smith Announces Major Investment in Local Infrastructure
Local infrastructure funding will help support economic growth Peterborough-Kawartha On Thursday, December 21, 2023, Member of Provincial Parliament for Peterborough-Kawartha
Citing Billing Errors – Town of Cobourg Suspends Stormwater Billing – For Now
LUSI pausing billing distribution after flagging billing errors with Town of Cobourg The Town of Cobourg and Lakefront Utility Services
Parking Fees Drive Highland Games Out of Cobourg and Into Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJHy6ls1FNE After 59 years in Cobourg the Highland Games are moving a wee bit down the road this year. The Games
Cobourg Police Chief Says Officers Can Seize Minor Amounts of Deadly Drugs Even If They Can’t Charge A Person
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itKDS9j5n-U The Cobourg Police Services Board held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at Venture13. Although the meeting itself
Pine Ridge Chapter of Ontario Building Officials Association Donates to Salvation Army
The Pine Ridge Chapter of the Ontario Building Officials Association successfully hosted another charity golf tournament this past September,
Letter to the Editor – Writer Calls on Canada To Resume Business With Russia
The Hon. Philip Lawrence, MP for Northumberland-Peterborough South, House of Commons, Ottawa, Ontario December 17, 2023. Dear Mr. Lawrence; Repeal Failed & Faulty Sanctions Canadian Press
Ontario’s Top Baby Names in 2022
Olivia and Noah continue to top the charts as Ontario's most popular baby names in 2022. Olivia has held
Five Counties Offers Ways for All Kids and Youth to Safely Embrace the Season
While some prefer to hibernate during winter, Five Counties Children’s Centre is urging families to be active and enjoy
Letter to the Editor – When Is Action Going to Be Taken at Encampment?
Infrastructure Ontario/ David Piccini - Upon further investigation, I have been made aware that the land at the Youth
Familiar Face Returns as New CEO for Habitat for Humanity Northumberland
Habitat for Humanity Northumberland (HFHN) is pleased to announce that Cathy Borowec has accepted the position of Chief Executive
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Notice of Open Houses to review agriculture mapping updates to the County’s Official Plan
A draft Agriculture Amendment to the County’s Official Plan, including proposed updates to mapping, is now available for review.
Special Meeting of Northumberland County Council Called
An urgent Special Meeting of Northumberland County Council will take place on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
Video – Walls Will Soon Go Up at Beyond the Blue Box
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGKAe49isoA By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The community was shocked two years ago when a fire at Beyond the Blue Box forced
Water Shutdown for Pebble Beach Neighbourhood Rescheduled to October 14, 2025
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Town of Cobourg Public Works and Engineering Division would like to advise Pebble Beach neighbourhood
Reaching Out After Hours for Cobourg Bylaw – Don’t Be Surprised If the Person Answering Has a Southern Accent
If you have a bylaw concern after hours in Cobourg don’t be surprised if the person on the other
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Video – Photo Gallery – IHARC Calls for State of Emergency in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UmJjOeRxDg Over 30 homeless people on the streets and traces of Fentanyl throughout Victoria Park IHARC (Integrated Homelessness & Addictions Response
Video – Photo Gallery – Sea of Orange in Alderville for Truth and Reconciliation Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tX6oVG2tmkg It was a sea of orange along County Road 45 on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 as hundreds of people
The 25th National Police and Peace Officers’ Ride to Remember Stops in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGiLcuki1uU Starting in Toronto, cyclists from police services across Ontario are riding more than 700 kilometres to remember those fellow
Video – Photo Gallery – Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial “Run to Remember” Honours Fallen Cobourg Officer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkEXi7nsL84 The 21st Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial "Run to Remember” ended the first leg of their three day journey
Video – Photo Gallery – Joint Services Commercial Motor Vehicle Initiative in Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aq7zAaQTfdw One Driver and Company Issued 21 Tickets - License Plates were Removed from Both Vehicle and Trailer A joint services
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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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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
Flesch Brothers from Cobourg Representing Canada in Men’s Rugby
Cobourg’s Mason and Noah Flesch, both St. Mary Catholic Secondary School alumni, were in the starting lineup for Canada’s
Video – Photo Gallery – Canadian Disc Golf Championships Take Place in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTPvgGRoTiU The Canadian Disc Golf Championships wrapped up on Sunday, September 14, 2025 after being held on various courses throughout
Cougars Suffer Third Straight Loss in Trenton
Beckett Ewart opened the scoring against his former club as the Trenton Golden Hawks downed the visiting Cobourg Cougars