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Province Provides Social Services Relief Funding Boost to Northumberland County
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland-Peterborough South MPP David Piccini announces an additional $1.6-million in Social Services Relief Funding to help
Cobourg Police Services Board Postposes Decision on Body-Worn Cameras
Accountability and fiscal responsibility at the heart of the Board’s decision At the Cobourg Police Services Board (the Board) meeting
“Waste Not” is the Watchword
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The behind-the-scenes work for the Elgin Park Redevelopment in Cobourg has been going on for some
Cobourg Veteran Provides Thoughts On Afghanistan Interpreters
(Photo credit The CAV) Today’s Northumberland reached out to a Cobourg native and a highly respect veteran about his thoughts
HKPR District Health Unit – Recent Increase in Fentanyl Overdoses in Haliburton Prompts Alert
A recent increase in the number of opioid overdoses in the area is prompting the local Health Unit to
Northumberland United Way Staff Fill 1,000 Backpacks for Students
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QW4mc_48uAU Northumberland United Way staff were busy on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at the Cobourg Lion’s Community Centre load backpacks
Ontario Makes COVID-19 Vaccination Policies Mandatory for High-Risk Settings
Province to Begin Offering Third Doses of COVID-19 Vaccines to Most Vulnerable Ontarians In response to evolving data around the
Long Wait for Six-Minute Stopover by Federal Liberal Leader in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnYrQtRSjeQ Federal leader Justin Trudeau was two-hours late as he arrived in Cobourg for a brief visit that lasted just
Ontario Supporting Economic Recovery of Farmers Among Including 23 in Northumberland-Peterborough South
The Governments of Ontario and Canada are investing $7.3 million through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership to help support farmers
Mobile Vaccine Clinic Held in Victoria Park
A number of people received their vaccine in Victoria Park in Cobourg on Friday, August 13, 2021 including seven
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Notice Regarding Brook Road Creek in Cobourg
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES: Earlier this afternoon, during drilling activities for the new sanitary sewer line on Brook Road North, drilling
Video – CCI Takes Pride in Helping with Christmas Magic for Over a Decade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YL23WJODKW4 Members of Cobourg Council stopped by Cobourg Collegiate Institute (CCI) on Monday, November 17, 2025 to thank students for
Over $35 Million in External Grant Funding Secured by the Municipality of Brighton in 2025
The Municipality of Brighton remains committed to pursuing strategic funding opportunities to support key projects outlined in its 2023-2026
Video – Gales of November No Match for this Hearty Sailor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9vobe5eEsk The gales of November didn’t bother this hearty sailor. Forty-seven-year-old Tate Hill from Toronto had planned to be spending the
The 32nd Annual Light Up a Life Campaign Launches Across Northumberland
Appeal letters announcing Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) Foundation’s 32nd annual Light Up a Life fundraising campaign will begin hitting
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – Bethlehem Walk Takes Place in Cold Springs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JS8DK5RNek The annual Bethlehem Walk took place over the weekend at the Cold Springs Hall in Hamilton Township. Volunteers from across
Video – Photo Gallery – Belleville Santa Claus Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=av9poC58ym8 Santa and Mrs. Claus made their way through the streets of Belleville on Sunday, November 16, 2025. Starting at 4:30
Video – Habitat for Humanity Northumberland Dedicates Home to Cobourg Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc92XmwRyCQ On Thursday November 13th, 2025, Habitat for Humanity Northumberland board members, volunteers and staff joined community members, neighbours, and
Video – Cobourg Celebrates Completion of Elevated Tank and Booster Pumping Station
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13vk007LRjI $3.6 million investment from Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program’s (ICIP) Green Infrastructure Stream The Town of Cobourg and Lakefront Utilities Services
Video – Photo Gallery – Remembrance Services Held at the Port Hope Cenotaph
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IojLQj_N3QY In a moving ceremony, Remembrance day services were held at the Port Hope cenotaph on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. The
- 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