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Ontario Making it Easier to Report Polluters
New online tool will allow the public to report an incident when and where they see it The Ontario government
Ontario Expediting Process to File Criminal Charges
Expansion of eIntake platform will allow police to spend more time fighting crime The Ontario government is expanding the use
Cobourg Council – Special Emergency Council Meeting Regarding Cobourg Beach
The Town of Cobourg would like to inform residents that Mayor John Henderson has called a Special Emergency Council
Port Hope Firefighters Respond to Trailer Fire in Welcome
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49YV9OVlx2s Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services responded to a vehicle fire in Welcome on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. At approximately
Cobourg’s Finest Helps Young Angler After His Fishing Gear Was Stolen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiYsuke3XrE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iqhq5ZoDjhk&t=68s A member of the Cobourg Police Service and area businesses helped a young angler get back to the sport
Cobourg Hosts Address by Paralympic Medalist for AccessAbility Week
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Town of Cobourg announces a line-up of virtual events – including a distinguished keynote speaker
Port Hope Wins Exciting Research Opportunity
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Municipality of Port Hope has announced its selection by Toronto-based non-profit Community Researchers to participate
HKPR District Health Unit Investigating Concerns About Cobourg Farmers’ Market
The Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit has clarified somewhat what is and isn’t permitted at the Cobourg
Stay-at-Home Order Forces Second Postponement of Art Exhibition
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg Downtown Business Improvement Association announces a second postponement of the Paddle to the “C” self-guided
Local Business Leader Announced as Chair of Upcoming NHH Foundation Capital Campaign
Local business leader and long-time Northumberland County resident, Hank Vandermeer, will serve as Chair for what is set to
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Port Hope Mayor Working Collaboratively with Council and Staff to Prepare 2026 Budget
Port Hope Mayor Olena Hankivsky has chosen to take a collaborative approach to preparing the 2026 municipal budget. That was
Sherbrooke Heights Strike Deadline Set in Peterborough Amid Employer Threats
The Union representing staff at Atira Retirement Canada’s Sherbrooke Heights, is preparing for a possible strike after a no-board
Video – Youth Wellness Hub Northumberland is Now Open in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgMWhpXsbrs&lc=UgxF_CT82LTPI7zLgb94AaABAg The new Youth Wellness Hub Ontario Northumberland facility at 15 Cavan Street in Port Hope is open for youths
Cleanup of Brook Creek in Cobourg Begins
Brook Creek Cleanup Begins Monday December 1 Town of Cobourg staff wish to inform residents that the work to remove
CNL’s 2025 Sustainability Report Highlights Major Progress on Port Hope Area Initiative
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, and Port Hope sits prominently at the centre of
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Video – Youth Wellness Hub Northumberland is Now Open in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgMWhpXsbrs&lc=UgxF_CT82LTPI7zLgb94AaABAg The new Youth Wellness Hub Ontario Northumberland facility at 15 Cavan Street in Port Hope is open for youths
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Santa Claus Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXo6avu6UVI The Port Hope Santa Claus parade took place on Saturday, November 29, 2025. With crowds lining Walton Street, the parade
Video – Photo Gallery – CPKC Holiday Train Stops in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIBUwLFkt6w For the first time in the history of the CPKC Holiday Train it stopped in Cobourg on Saturday, November
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Santa Claus Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQpl6_yxfYk It was a perfect winters evening for the annual Cobourg Santa Claus parade on Saturday, November 29, 2025. Starting at
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope’s Annual Candlelight Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAQnzIbtArU It was a beautiful evening for Port Hope’s annual Candlelight Festival on Friday, November 28, 2025. Adding to the celebration
- 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