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PHAI Dredging of the Port Hope Harbour Begins
A dredger’s skillful removal of a decades-old car from the water marked the start of the Port Hope Area
“Take Our Kids To Work Day” At Cobourg Fire Department
It was “Take Our Kids To Work Day” throughout Canada on Wednesday November 6, 2019. Around the
The commUNITY Project Film to Debut in Cobourg
Film explores the importance of social connection in Northumberland County The Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland Drug Strategy will debut a
Update from Council Regarding Port Hope Clean Up
An Update from Council Regarding the Clean-up Project in the Municipality of Port Hope Most members of the community are
Two Vehicles Removed From Port Hope Harbour
Port Hope Area Initiative (PHAI) Project staff have confirmed they’ve removed two vehicles from the harbour last week in
SIU Investigating Death of Man who was Lodged in Police Station Cell in Oshawa
The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 32-year-old man last night in
Local Drinking Water Consistently Below Provincial Acceptable Concentration of Lead
In light of recent media reports, Lakefront Utility Services Inc (LUSI) wants to assure customers that local drinking water
Habitat for Humanity Northumberland Prepares for the 2019 Gingerbread Festival
It’s almost time for Habitat for Humanity Northumberland’s annual Gingerbread Festival! Entering it’s fifth year as a holiday tradition
Courage Is Purple
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre kicked off its annual Wrapped In Courage campaign Monday with drop-ins
Cobourg Police – Weekly Media Release October 28th to November 3rd, 2019
From the 28th of October 2019 through the 3rd November 2019, the Cobourg Police Service responded to 248 calls
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Video – Shannonville Resident Reels In A Big One Off Port Hope in the Great Ontario Salmon Derby
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoh5AKGZiVc Barrie Mountney will remember his trip to the area on Friday, August 15, 2025 after reeling in a huge
Under Strong Mayor Powers Cobourg Mayor Has Hired a Director of Development Who Has No Education in Development Planning
Under Strong Mayor Powers, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland has hired a Director of Development that has no education in
Video – Upcoming Show and Shine for Spencer Devine This Weekend
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQrGSt2SHpU This coming weekend is the fourth annual Show and Shine for Spencer Devine. The annual event is in memory of
Updated Bylaw for Electronic Participation at Northumberland County Council Progressing
An updated electronic participation bylaw for Northumberland County council took a step forward at Wednesday’s meeting. Council supported the preferred
Rotary Club of Cobourg Reaches Million Dollar Giving Milestone in Support of Northumberland Hills Hospital
Earlier this summer, the Rotary Club of Cobourg achieved a financial milestone in its philanthropic efforts, reaching $1 million
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Video – Photo Gallery – Friends for Life Bike Rally Stops in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DP5rMHUqUhA By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Many local residents got a chance for a close-up look at this year's Friends For Life
Video – Photo Gallery – Inspiring Others at Cobourg Sandcastle Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5dRKsvbrFQ It was a perfect day for the Cobourg Sandcastle Festival on Saturday, August 2, 2025. A number of Master Sculptors
Video – Photo Gallery – Aquino Weekend Brings Visitors to Canadian Tank Museum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4sAV7Wseac The Canadian Tank Museum held their annual Aquino Tank Weekend in Oshawa. The event is billed as the largest historical
Video – Photo Gallery – Protesting Homelessness Gets Heated in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwrsBeiYsDY A protest against housing got just as heated as the weather in downtown Cobourg on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Chance
Video – Photo Gallery – Piping Down The Sun Tradition Continues in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObeNtXZ8qb0 Members of the Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums are continuing their tradition of piping down the sun at Cobourg
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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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Northumberland Jacks Are 2025 22U EOBA Champions
This weekend the 22U Northumberland Jacks completed their 2025 season by participating in the 22U EOBA playoffs. After defeating
Major Series Lacrosse season over for Cobourg Kodiaks
Six straight losses to conclude the regular season eliminated the Cobourg Kodiaks from Major Series Lacrosse playoff contention. The final
Kodiaks Falls to Excelsiors in Brampton in Major Series Lacrosse Action
The Cobourg Kodiaks lost their fourth straight Major Series Lacrosse game Thursday night 16-9 to the host Brampton Excelsiors. It
Video – Tucker Williams Continues to Make Big Strides in Lacrosse Development
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESDa5eT__CA Already very accomplished for his age at 14, Baltimore’s Tucker Williams simply just loves playing lacrosse. “People say it’s the
Cobourg’s MacNiel Drafted by Montreal Canadians
Andrew MacNiel of Cobourg was selected in the sixth round, 189th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens at the 2025