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County Council Looks at Power-Outage Impacts
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Councillor Brian Ostrander took a moment at Wednesday's Northumberland County council's Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use
Cobourg Council Asked to Ease Marina Parking Regulations
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Among the correspondence at Wednesday's meeting of Cobourg council's Community Protection and Economic Development Committee was
Port Hope Library Draft Budget Includes Four-Month Closure at Canton Branch
The Port Hope Public Library is seeking a 7.4% increase in the 2026 municipal budget with an operational need
Port Hope Council Supports Budget Increase for Rural Roads Office Addition
Port Hope council was asked at Tuesday night’s committee-of-the-whole meeting to approve a budget increase of $275,000 for the
Exclusive – Parking for Evening Walk Along Cobourg Marina – It Will Cost You Dearly
It’s something most people wouldn’t know exists - until you get a $160 ticket placed on your vehicle. But parking,
Exclusive – Cobourg Municipal By-Law Officers May Be Getting “Intermediate Weapons”
Today’s Northumberland has learned that Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in Cobourg may be getting upgrades to possess “intermediate weapons.” Municipal
Northumberland OPP – Weekend Recap Includes Aggravated Assault, Impaired Driving, Flight from Police (Names Released)
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to several incidents over the weekend, resulting in multiple
Port Hope Police Investigating Theft of Two Trailers
Port Hope Police are investigating after two trailers were stolen on Monday, September 1, 2025. The brazen thefts took place
Cobourg Police – Investigating Theft of Freightliner
The Cobourg Police Service is currently investigating the theft of a vehicle that occurred sometime on August 30 –
Port Hope Police – Port Hope Woman Charged with Impaired Driving (Name Released)
On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Port Hope Police Service received a call regarding a possible
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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
Alnwick/Haldimand Plans to Hold Public Meeting Regarding Future of Fenella Hall
Alnwick/Haldimand Township council addressed some recommendations from its Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee at Tuesday’s committee-of-the-whole meeting, including the
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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
Video – Culvert Installation Goes Smoothly in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ajhGH-ujVE It certainly appeared worked progressed much faster than anticipated installing the northern half of the new culvert on King
- 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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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