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Enhancements Planned for Cobourg Transit Service
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Next week's Cobourg council meeting agenda will include a recommendation from council's Public Works, Planning and
Northumberland OPP – Municipality of Brighton Man Charged with Impaired Following Collision (Name Released)
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual with impaired operation following a single-vehicle
OPP – Police Seize More Than $4 Million in Illegal Cannabis in Bobcaygeon (Names Released)
More than $4 million in illegal cannabis plants, clones and processed cannabis bud seized and three people charged following
Durham Police – Fatal Fire in Pickering Has Been Ruled a Homicide
Investigators have ruled the death of a female in a residential fire in Pickering a homicide. On June 11, 2025,
Northumberland County Council Directs Operational Changes to Shelter Services
Northumberland County Council today passed a motion directing changes to the operation of the emergency shelter and warming/cooling hub
Video – Active Shooter Training at Cobourg Collegiate Institute
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1l0uTl-R04 A dramatic scene took place at Cobourg Collegiate Institute on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Thankfully it was all training. Cobourg Police
Video – Cobourg Police Service Introduces Trespass Authority Agent Program
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxhlJox1Arw The Cobourg Police Service (CPS) is pleased to announce the modernization of the Trespass Authority Agent Program, aimed at
Video – Canadian Pride Fuels “Buy Local” Movement in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9d1ACwldeqA A wave of Canadian pride is sweeping the nation — and here in Northumberland, we are turning that energy
Peterborough Police Service – Human Trafficking Arrest (Names Released)
Two people are facing charges after an investigation by the Peterborough Police Service Human Trafficking (HT) Unit. On Tuesday, June
Breaking News – Transition House Will Raise the Barriers
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Transition House at 310 Division St., Cobourg, will soon be changing how it operates following a
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Video – Photo Gallery – Hundreds of Students Attend Level Up! Career Fair in Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmUvYrZmNEg The Haldimand Arena was filled with students on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 learning around rewarding careers in the skilled
Port Hope Council Approves Budget Increase for Rural Roads Office with 4-3 Vote
Port Hope council was divided at its regular meeting Tuesday night, but ultimately rubber-stamped the approval of a budget
Dredging to Resume in Cobourg Harbour
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Town of Cobourg would like to advise residents that dredging operations of the Cobourg Harbour
Port Hope Summons You to Spooky Season This Fall
The Municipality of Port Hope, in partnership with community organizations and businesses across the community, is thrilled to launch
Alnwick/Haldimand Council Defers Motion to Reconsider Denied Severance and Building Applications
Alnwick/Haldimand Township councillor Mike Ainsworth brought forward a motion at Tuesday’s committee-of-the-whole meeting for previously denied severance and building
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Video – Photo Gallery – Hundreds of Students Attend Level Up! Career Fair in Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmUvYrZmNEg The Haldimand Arena was filled with students on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 learning around rewarding careers in the skilled
Video – Photo Gallery – Canadian Disc Golf Championships Take Place in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTPvgGRoTiU The Canadian Disc Golf Championships wrapped up on Sunday, September 14, 2025 after being held on various courses throughout
Video – Photo Gallery – Grace Bowen Honoured at Cobourg Community Centre
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jd55SgPdt-U On the same morning local residents were participating in the Terry Fox Run, the memory of Grace Bowen was
Video – Salmon Is A Big Draw for Both Port Hope and Cobourg for Different Reasons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt6faWTnvas If you're ever along the waterways of Cobourg and Port Hope this time of year the main word you're
Video – Parking Is A No No Where There Are No, No Parking Signs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvKTvM9QfBs A Cobourg Municipal By-Law Officer issues a $160 fine to a pickup truck parked in a parking lot just
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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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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
Flesch Brothers from Cobourg Representing Canada in Men’s Rugby
Cobourg’s Mason and Noah Flesch, both St. Mary Catholic Secondary School alumni, were in the starting lineup for Canada’s
Video – Photo Gallery – Canadian Disc Golf Championships Take Place in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTPvgGRoTiU The Canadian Disc Golf Championships wrapped up on Sunday, September 14, 2025 after being held on various courses throughout
Cougars Suffer Third Straight Loss in Trenton
Beckett Ewart opened the scoring against his former club as the Trenton Golden Hawks downed the visiting Cobourg Cougars
Cobourg Cougars Fall to Newmarket in Home Opener
The Cobourg Cougars are winless through two games to start the Ontario Junior Hockey League regular season. Coming off a