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Municipality of Port Hope – Burn Ban in Effect
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Due to extremely dry conditions and deteriorating air quality caused by ongoing wildland fires across Ontario
Truckloads of Fun: Belleville’s Touch-a-Truck Family Fun Fest Returns
The City of Belleville and Rotary Club of Belleville are thrilled to announce that Touch-a-Truck Family Fun Fest is
Ontario Investing $56.8 Million to Expand Nursing Enrollment
The Ontario government is continuing to deliver on its plan to protect the province’s health-care system by investing $56.8
Ontario Investing $89 Million to Help People Age Safely at Home
Province making the popular Community Paramedicine for Long-Term Care program permanent and expanding it to serve more communities The Ontario
Video – Photo Gallery – Friends for Life Bike Rally Stops in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DP5rMHUqUhA By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Many local residents got a chance for a close-up look at this year's Friends For Life
Video – Rebuilding of Beyond the Blue Box Underway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9l5Gf1UBmeM Work is well underway of rebuilding Beyond the Blue Box after devastating fire two years ago. The fire destroyed one
Video – Photo Gallery – Inspiring Others at Cobourg Sandcastle Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5dRKsvbrFQ It was a perfect day for the Cobourg Sandcastle Festival on Saturday, August 2, 2025. A number of Master Sculptors
Video – Always Use Caution and Approved Personal Floatation Devices While on the Water
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGIaWEk9r10 While enjoying the outdoors, including local waterways, it’s always advisable to wear proper personal floatation devices while enjoying watercraft
Video – Large Yacht Enters Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsHVSsy5rcA One of the larger yachts to visit Cobourg this year entered the harbour on Saturday, August 2, 2025. The yacht
Video – Busy Summer for Coast Guard in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kx_XCwWrA3U It’s been a busy summer for members of the Canadian Coast Guard in Cobourg. On August 2, 2025 members of
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Cobourg Has Acting Director of Public Works and Engineering
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Town of Cobourg has an acting director of public works in the absence of Laurie
Municipality of Brighton releases Alternative Ways to Receive Notices During Postal Interruptions
Due to the ongoing Canada Post service interruptions, the Municipality is currently unable to mail water and wastewater notices.
Port Hope Celebrates Completion of Major Phase of West Beach Remediation
The Municipality of Port Hope is pleased to share that a significant portion of the Waterworks West Project, better
Cobourg – Public Meeting for Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 185 First Street
The Corporation of the Town of Cobourg has received a complete application for a Zoning Bylaw Amendment by EcoVue
Cobourg Mayoral Directive – Staff Direction Regarding Safety Concerns
Mayoral Directive Directive Number: DIR-2025-008 Date: October 3rd 2025 Subject: Staff Direction regarding Safety Concerns - Thomas Street and Meredith Crescent Under the
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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
- Crime
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