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Father-Daughter Disco Ball was a Sold-Out Smash
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Organizers of the Northumberland Father-Daughter Disco Ball 2023 are pleased to report that the event raised
Town of Cobourg Responds to Unsafe Residential Tenant Buildings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIiU5aFjwLw Municipal Law Enforcement and the Cobourg Fire Department are working with the property owner. On Monday, July 31, 2023, the
Town of Cobourg Gives Notice of Inspection to Major Street Home
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Municipal agencies from the Town of Cobourg were at 372 Major Street on Monday, July 31,
SIU Investigating Firearm Discharge by Port Hope Police Officer
The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating after a Port Hope Police Service officer shot a firearm at a
Exclusive – One Self Described “Outlaw” in Custody After Numerous Police Pursuits
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EM6zeiDBSFQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6jh6kDdYPY (article contains coarse language) After a week on the run and numerous pursuits across Ontario, a suspect was apprehended early
Breaking News – CKL Police Service Looking for Stolen Pickup Truck Involved in Numerous Pursuits and Altercation with Port Hope Police
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIRU0KwlMXU The City of Kawartha Lakes Police Service are asking that the public be aware of the attached truck; an
Port Hope Police Officer in Stable Condition Following Shooting at Port Hope McDonald’s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6J_8FxG5UQ Below is video from earlier Sunday of the stolen truck on Westwood Drive, then turning left onto County Road
Agencies Respond to Unsafe Residential Tenant Building in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bA2budwj8zE Five Tenants Safely Removed from Building and Provided with Temporary Accommodations. On Thursday, July 27, 2023, the Town of Cobourg
Cobourg Police Hold Community Meeting After People Voice Concerns of Public Safety
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8c8rsFsErzM&t=45s Full video of meeting - audio may be hard to hear https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6S6ag9wUm0Y It was standing room only at a community meeting
Cause of Diesel Fuel In Cobourg Harbour Still Unknown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyJPDdXnwDk The Town of Cobourg is still investigating the cause of a fuel leak by the north wall in Cobourg
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Northumberland County Council Moves Warming Room One Room Over
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Since Northumberland County council decided last week to designate council chambers for this
Northumberland Council Given the 48-Hour Challenge
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Chance Brown has given members of Northumberland County council the 48-hour challenge. At this
Stats Are Stabilizing on 310 Division Street
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland Associate Director of Housing and Homelessness Rebecca Carman is asking to change the monthly report
Preliminary Design and Environmental Assessment for Highway 401 Project from County Road 28 to Hamilton Road
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Preliminary Design and Environmental Assessment for Highway 401 from County Road 28 (Ontario Street) to Hamilton
Freedom of Information Request Shows Cause of Delayed Response by Fire Service to Police Officer Overcome by Fentanyl Was Dispatcher Error
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Today’s Northumberland received a response to a Freedom of Information request to the Town of Cobourg
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Video – Photo Gallery – Unveiling of National Memorial to the Fallen in Kingston
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkmA9fTa6hg A monument honouring fallen soldiers throughout Canada’s history was unveiled in Kingston on Saturday, November 1, 2025. The memorial kiosk
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
- 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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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