Local News Headlines

Grafton Arena on track for 2026-27 season after $2.3M renovation
Alnwick/Haldimand Township says the Grafton arena is on track to reopen for the 2026-27 ice season following a $2.3-million renovation. The ...
Sep 24, 2026

Young Cobourg entrepreneur launches 3D-printing business
Eleven-year-old Cobourg resident Wyatt Robertson is putting his interest in technology to work this summer, launching a 3D-printing business...
Sep 24, 2026

What's good in Northumberland? Families and pets can help raise funds for hospice in Northumberland
Lace up your shoes, pump up the tires on your bike and leash up the dog for a day of outdoor fun in support of hospice care in the Northumbe...
Sep 23, 2026

Port Hope to host free screening of Gord Downie's The Secret Path
The Municipality of Port Hope and Northumberland County are hosting a free screening of Gord Downie's The Secret Path to mark the National D...
Sep 23, 2026

Ontario announces more than $6.1 million for Northumberland-Peterborough South health care
The Ontario government says it is investing more than $6.1 million to support health-care services and infrastructure in Northumberland-Pete...
Sep 23, 2026

Breaking: Blue Jays eliminated from 2026 playoff contention
The Toronto Blue Jays will not be returning to the postseason in 2026. Toronto was eliminated from playoff contention Wednesday with a 4-2 l...
Sep 23, 2026

David Stambrook ends campaign for Port Hope mayor
David Stambrook says he is ending his campaign for Mayor of Port Hope, citing personal reasons. In a statement released Tuesday, Stambrook s...
Sep 23, 2026

UPDATE: Cobourg Police investigate report of youth carrying apparent handgun
Cobourg Police have concluded their investigation into a report of a youth carrying what appeared to be a handgun in the Parkview Hills Driv...
Sep 23, 2026

Port Hope Hyundai Sales Consultant heads to National Platinum Invitational
Congratulations goes out to Port Hope Hyundai's Derek Etcher as he heads to Markham to compete in the Hyundai 2026 Platinum Invitational. Et...
Sep 23, 2026

Fight Causes Minor Damage to MIDI Bistro Patio in Downtown Cobourg
MIDI Bistro in downtown Cobourg was the scene of minor damage to a patio enclosure late last night after a fight broke out somewhere between...
Sep 23, 2026

Power Outage in Cobourg's North East End
Cobourg's North East End is currently without power as of 10:48AM today. Lakefront Utilities Jessica Lantz says that the issue lies with Hyd...
Sep 23, 2026

Fundraiser launched for injured Belleville police officer
A fundraiser has been launched by members of Canada's Jewish community to support Belleville Police Const. Jeff Smith, who was critically in...
Sep 23, 2026

Cobourg reminds residents to dispose of yard waste properly
The Town of Cobourg is reminding residents to dispose of leaves, grass clippings and other yard waste properly as the fall season continues....
Sep 23, 2026

Northumberland Hills Hospital hosts first Experience Symposium
Northumberland Hills Hospital hosted its first Experience Symposium on Sept. 16, bringing together health-care professionals and volunteers ...
Sep 23, 2026

Cobourg council candidate says campaign signs repeatedly vandalized
A Cobourg council candidate says dozens of his campaign signs have been damaged or destroyed as the municipal election campaign continues. M...
Sep 23, 2026

Things to do in Cobourg: Reiki and Sound Bath, Cougars hockey and classic cars
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. STUFF TO DO Wednesday: The Aron Theatre Co-op presents another R...
Sep 23, 2026

Port Hope woman charged after pets allegedly abandoned for month
Two Port Hope residents are facing animal-cruelty charges after police say three pets were abandoned for about a month inside a rental unit ...
Sep 23, 2026

What's good in Northumberland? Northumberland United Way launches $875,000 campaign and brings Day of Caring to Trent Hills
The Northumberland United Way is looking to raise $875,000 over the coming campaign year, while also expanding one of its major community in...
Sep 22, 2026

Cobourg Police investigate report of youth carrying apparent handgun
Cobourg Police are asking for the public's help as they investigate a report of a youth carrying what appeared to be a handgun in a Cobourg ...
Sep 22, 2026

Cobourg man charged after stolen bicycle recovered
A 49-year-old Cobourg man is facing charges after police recovered a stolen bicycle. Cobourg Police Service officers responded at approximat...
Sep 22, 2026

Two prescribed burns planned for Northumberland County Forest
Northumberland County is planning two prescribed burns in the Northumberland County Forest on Thursday, September 24, weather conditions per...
Sep 22, 2026

BREAKING: Suspect dies after shooting outside Belleville synagogue
A 29-year-old man who was shot during an exchange of gunfire with police outside a Belleville synagogue has died, according to a report firs...
Sep 22, 2026

VIA Rail cancellation draws renewed criticism in Northumberland
The planned cancellation of VIA Rail's early-morning Train 641 is drawing renewed criticism from Northumberland officials and residents who ...
Sep 22, 2026

Level Up Skilled Trades Career Fair coming to Cobourg this week
Cobourg is kicking off a 12-city provincial tour this week with Ontario's Level Up Skilled Trades Career Fair. The event takes place Septemb...
Sep 22, 2026

Cobourg low-season parking rates now in effect
Cobourg's low-season parking rules are now in effect, running through May 14, with high-season regulations returning May 15. The town says w...
Sep 22, 2026

Ontario minimum wage increasing Oct. 1
Ontario's minimum wage will increase by 35 cents to $17.95 an hour on Oct. 1. The provincial government says the change will benefit more th...
Sep 22, 2026

Quebec teen arrested after stolen vehicle pursuit
Northumberland OPP say a 17-year-old Quebec resident has been arrested after a stolen vehicle failed to stop for police twice before being a...
Sep 22, 2026

SIU clears OPP officers in Cobourg custody death
Ontario's police watchdog has found no reasonable grounds to believe any OPP officer committed a criminal offence in connection with the May...
Sep 22, 2026

Lakefront Utilities identifies substation switch fault as cause of Cobourg power outage
Lakefront Utilities says a faulty switch inside one of its substations caused the power outage in Cobourg. In an explanation of the outage o...
Sep 22, 2026

Briir Long scores late winner as Cobourg Cougars edge Newmarket 7-6
The Cobourg Cougars survived a wild third-period comeback to defeat the Newmarket Hurricanes 7-6 in Ontario Junior Hockey League action Mond...
Sep 22, 2026

