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Cobourg mayor clarifies Strong Mayor powers as police budget comes before council
With Cobourg council set to receive a presentation tonight on the 2026 Cobourg Police Services Board budget, Mayor Lucas Cleveland has issue...
Nov 26, 2025
No serious injuries after 2 separate crashes on Hwy. 401 in Port Hope
No serious injuries are being reported after emergency crews responded to two separate crashes in the westbound Port Hope Hwy. 401 area. Nor...
Nov 26, 2025
NHH Foundation's Silver Soirée gala marks 25 years of community support
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation celebrated a milestone anniversary this month as more than 300 people attended its 25th annual gala...
Nov 26, 2025
Port Hope announces road closures, parking restrictions for Candlelight Walk, Santa Claus Parade
Port Hope officials are advising residents and visitors to expect significant traffic, parking, and transit changes on Friday, November 28 a...
Nov 26, 2025
Cobourg woman charged after reported shoplifting incident
Cobourg Police say a 37-year-old Cobourg woman has been charged following a reported shoplifting incident at a business on Elgin Street West...
Nov 26, 2025
Port Hope woman charged after reported purse, vehicle theft in Cobourg
Cobourg police say a 33-year-old Port Hope woman has been arrested and charged after a purse and vehicle were reportedly stolen from a busin...
Nov 26, 2025
Northumberland OPP briefs: Lakefield woman accused of impaired driving with child passengers
From an impaired driving investigation involving child passengers to a report of a vehicle ending up on a lawn and damaging a property befor...
Nov 26, 2025
Ontario proposes lifetime licence bans, new penalties in crackdown on dangerous driving
The Ontario government has announced a major set of proposed legislative changes aimed at reducing dangerous driving and improving road safe...
Nov 26, 2025
Ontario honours 24 first responders with medals for extraordinary bravery
The Ontario government is recognizing 15 police officers and nine firefighters with the 2024 Ontario Medal for Police Bravery and the Ontari...
Nov 26, 2025
What's good in Northumberland? Youth Wellness Hub officially opens for service Dec. 1, ribbon cutting set for Dec. 12
Rebound Child & Youth Services is preparing to officially open the Youth Wellness Hub Ontario (YWHO) Northumberland site at 15 Cavan Str...
Nov 25, 2025
Northumberland communities unite for woman abuse prevention month
Northumberland County marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women today as Cornerstone Family Violence Prevent...
Nov 25, 2025
ETFO urges province to rethink EQAO after education minister delays results
The Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario (ETFO) is calling on Education Minister Paul Calandra to use the delayed release of Education...
Nov 25, 2025
Napanee woman charged in Cobourg after alleged breach, drug possession
Cobourg police say a 47-year-old woman from Napanee was arrested after allegedly breaching conditions of a release order and being found in ...
Nov 25, 2025
Cobourg Police Board emphasizes policing as investment in community safety
Cobourg's police leadership is drawing attention to growing demands on local policing as the Town continues to expand and modernize. A recen...
Nov 25, 2025
Cobourg man charged with spousal assault after disturbance call
Cobourg Police say a 47-year-old Cobourg man was arrested and charged with spousal assault after officers responded to a disturbance at a lo...
Nov 25, 2025
Filming takes over downtown Cobourg today as crews shoot Netflix production
Downtown Cobourg will take on a cinematic atmosphere today as production teams film exterior scenes along King Street West for the Netflix s...
Nov 25, 2025
Ontario to require full cash deposits for bail as new reforms target repeat violent offenders
The Ontario government will introduce new legislation that requires accused persons or their sureties to provide a full cash security deposi...
Nov 25, 2025
What's good in Northumberland? Five Counties holiday card fundraiser showcases young artists, supports kids' treatment services
Five Counties Children's Centre is inviting residents to send meaningful holiday greetings while supporting children's treatment services th...
Nov 24, 2025
Tree removal to cause planned power outage, road closure Tuesday
The Town of Cobourg is advising residents of a planned power outage and temporary road closure scheduled for Tuesday, November 25, to allow ...
Nov 24, 2025
Investigation continues after alleged break and enter at Hastings business: OPP
An investigation is continuing after an alleged break and enter and theft of liquor at a Hastings business in the Municipality of Trent Hill...
Nov 24, 2025
Cobourg police issue warning after distraction theft at local grocery store
Cobourg police say they are urging the public to take precautions after receiving a report of a distraction theft involving a 66-year-old wo...
Nov 24, 2025
Port Hope council adopts 2025-2028 strategic plan to guide growth, community priorities
Port Hope Council has officially adopted its 2025-2028 Strategic Plan, establishing a clear framework to guide municipal decision-making, pr...
Nov 24, 2025
Northumberland Hills Hospital invites community input on 2025 Master Plan forums
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) is launching the first of three public forums to gather community input for its long-term Master Plan, G...
Nov 24, 2025
Cobourg appoints experienced recreation leader Lacricia Turner as new director of community services
The Town of Cobourg has appointed Lacricia Turner as its new Director of Community Services, bringing more than two decades of experience in...
Nov 24, 2025
'These are not our Cougars': Fans speak out during turbulent season on-and-off the ice
Nearing the midway point of the OJHL season, Cobourg Cougars fans are voicing frustration over a start that has left the team 11th out of 12...
Nov 24, 2025
What's good in Northumberland? Angels of Care campaign launches at CMH with gifts tripled on Giving Tuesday
The Campbellford Memorial Hospital Foundation has launched its 19th Annual Angels of Care campaign, raising funds for vital medical equipmen...
Nov 23, 2025
Stiles calls Ford government "corrupt" while criticizing local MPP David Piccini's role in SDF funding
Ontario's Official Opposition Leader called the Ford government "corrupt" as she pressed Labour Minister David Piccini - the North...
Nov 23, 2025
OPP annual report highlights major policing trends, digital upgrades, plus 50 years of women in uniform
OPP has released its 2024 annual report offering residents a modern digital look at how policing evolved across the province over the past y...
Nov 23, 2025
Cobourg invites manufacturers to job fair as efforts continue to support Post Consumer Brands workers
The Save the Jobs Task Force is encouraging manufacturers to take part in an upcoming job fair aimed at supporting the 150 Post Consumer Bra...
Nov 23, 2025
YMCA Northumberland celebrates community leaders at annual Peace Medal Breakfast
YMCA Northumberland brought the community together on November 20 for its annual Peace Medal Breakfast, a long-standing tradition that recog...
Nov 22, 2025