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Cobourg Council Approves Cost-Sharing Agreement for Midtown Creek Culvert Realignment
An historical project that was never completed took a step forward during a special meeting of Cobourg council on
National Defence Acquires Land in City of Kawartha Lakes for the Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar Project
As part of Canada’s $38.6 billion plan announced in 2022 to modernize North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) over
Seizures of Contraband and Unauthorized Items at Warkworth Institution
Between July 9 and 10, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, multiple packages containing contraband
Ontario Protecting Communities by Expanding Correctional Facilities
Province adding 150 beds through new modular builds As part of its plan to protect Ontario and keep communities safe,
Wine & Ale in the Park Raises Over $42,000 in Support of Northumberland Hills Hospital
The Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) Foundation is celebrating a successful kick off to the summer season. Organizers of Wine
Rebound Child and Youth Services Now Accepting Youth Referrals for Nightstop Program
After much preparation and outreach to the Northumberland County community, Rebound Child and Youth Services is now accepting referrals
Changes to Curbside Collection in Belleville Take Effect Next Week
Starting next week, residents may have a new collection day for their curbside garbage, recycling and organics. These changes are
Video – No Changes to Railway Crossing in Cramahe After Frankford Man Killed
It seems there are no plans to upgrade a railway crossing in Cramahe Township after a fatal collision on
Port Hope Council Hears from Consultant Examining Ward Boundary and Council Composition
The Municipality of Port Hope’s council composition and ward boundary is under review for the first time in nearly
Port Hope Council – Notice of Motion Defeated Without Discussion
A notice of motion deferred from the May 6 committee-of-the-whole meeting didn’t move forward for discussion at Tuesday night’s
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Wait-Time Display Coming Soon to Northumberland Hills Hospital Emergency Department
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland An innovation coming soon to the NHH emergency department will create an awareness of wait times
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
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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