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COVID-19 Outbreak Declared Over at Transition House Shelter
The COVID-19 outbreak at Transition House shelter has been declared over.The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPRDHU)
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Council Gets the Scoop on Stay-At-Home Order Extension
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg councillors were among the first to hear the news that Queen's Park has passed legislation
Breaking News – Cobourg CAO States Stay-At-Home Order Extended to June 2
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg CAO Tracey Vaughn stated at the regular meeting of Cobourg Council on Monday, May 10,
Ontario Continues to Expand Booking Eligibility for COVID-19 Vaccines to More Ontarians
A stable and reliable increase in vaccine supply to Ontario is enabling the government to further expand eligibility to
Cobourg Police – Gathering Leads to Tickets in the Town of Cobourg (Again)
The Cobourg Police Service issued four tickets as a result of a gathering in the Town of Cobourg in
Anglers Return to the Ganaraska River in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7D-xD4OQnok Anglers are once again returning to the Ganaraska River since Port Hope has once again allowed access to the
More Tickets Handed Out to Anti-Lockdown Protestors in Cobourg
For Video Click Here A number of anti-lock-down protestors were once again given tickets in front of Victoria Hall in
Busy Day at Opening of Cobourg Farmer’s Market on Saturday
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBEUXOuL31o It was a great day for the opening of the Cobourg Farmer’s Market on Saturday, May 8, 2021 with
Smaller Area Than Expected of Vegetation Cleared By Cobourg Boat Launch
Town staff finished up clearing away the vegetation from the south parking lot on Thursday, May 6, 2021. Workers started
Cobourg Resident Opens Seed Library
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg resident Jim Maguire has rung a timely change on those book-exchange houses people sometimes mount
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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
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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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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