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Northumberland County Secures Contract and Finalizes Sale of the MRF
Northumberland County is pleased to announce the successful negotiation of a contract with Circular Materials Ontario (CMO) to extend
Record Year for 12th Annual Queenies Toy Drive in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZG2TegzbEs It was a record year for the 12th annual Queenies Bake Shop Toy Drive in Port Hope. With well over
Video – Concert Band of Cobourg’s Christmas Concert
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A81uFBcqx64 St. Peter’s Anglican Church came alive with the sound of Christmas Music on Sunday, December 17, 2023. It was the
Local Artist’s Work Graces Your Christmas Stamps
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjHGt2_NSxU By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumbeerland The work of Northumberland artist Tim Zeltner will be seen throughout the entire country and beyond
VIDEO – Transport Takes Out Guardrail West of Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOeOp7b1uAM One lane of Highway 401 was shut down for several hours on Saturday, December 16, 2023 as crews removed
Video – Family of Five Left Homeless After Fire Ravages Their Home Just Days Before Christmas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGs8QHZnGVo A family of five is homeless after fire enveloped the home just 10 days before Christmas. At approximately 9:30 a.m.
Cobourg Man’s Online Petition and Letter Raise Concerns Regarding Northumberland Counties Purchase of Former Retirement Home
A Cobourg man has sent a letter to members of Northumberland County Council concerning the recent purchase of a
Town of Cobourg Draft 2024 Budget Available for Review
Council to meet again on January 9th to review the budget in full detail The Town of Cobourg would like
Automated Appointment Reminders Now Being Piloted at Northumberland Hills Hospital
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) is trialing a new automated messaging service that will support appointment reminders in the hospital’s
Ontario Consumers Will be Able to Buy Beer, Cider, Wine and Low-Alcohol Ready-to-Drink Beverages at Convenience, Grocery and Big Box Stores
Province will ensure a stable and responsible transition to new marketplace that promotes Ontario-made products and local jobs On Thursday,
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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