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Applications Now Open for Ontario’s Small Business Support Grant
Province Providing up to $20,000 for Eligible Businesses Impacted by Provincewide Shutdown The Ontario government has opened applications for the
Cameco Fund for Mental Health Awards Grants to Six Northumberland County Organizations
The Cameco Fund for Mental Health has awarded six grants to mental health projects that benefit Northumberland County. The
Cobourg Rink Will Reopen
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Saturday 10 a.m. reopening of the Rotary Harbourfront Outdoor Skating Rink that Cobourg's Deputy Director
OPP Enforcement Under the Stay-At-Home Order
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is requesting that Ontarians voluntarily comply with the new Stay-at-Home Order to limit mobility
Video – Perrytown Home North of Port Hope Destroyed by Fire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CB9rqT8t62o A Perrytown home, north of Port Hope was destroyed by fire on Thursday, January 14, 2021. At approximately 5:20 p.m.
Video – Today’s Northumberland Confirms Staff Member at Cobourg Library Tests Positive for COVID-19
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4d6zLF1e3E Today’s Northumberland has confirmed a member of the library staff has tested positive for COVID-19. In an interview on Thursday,
Video – Northumberland Paramedics Have New State-Of-The-Art PPE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eXYtMUsbmQ Residents of Northumberland County can expect to see local paramedics wearing state-of-the-art Powered Air Purified Respirators while responding to
Cobourg Police Service Badge Number 242 – Constable Frank Francella Retires
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgrqCy0Ss9M&t=28s Cobourg Police Constable Frank Francella called it a career on Thursday, January 14, 2021. After 23-years as a police officer,
Ontario Expanding Firefighter Training Across the Province – Ontario Fire College in Gravenhurst Will Be Decommissioned
Modernized program bringing fire training closer to home and keeping communities safe The Ontario government is strengthening fire safety training
Doctor With Privileges at Northumberland Hills Hospital Facing Criminal Charges
(file photo) A doctor with hospital privileges at Northumberland Hills Hospital is facing criminal charges by Northumberland OPP. Dr. William Morton,
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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