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Port Hope Celebrates Turkey Vultures at Inaugural Festival
If you are a fan of turkey vultures, then this past weekend was definitely for you, as the first annual Turkey Vulture Festival took place S...
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Strong Turnout for Hike, Bike and Bark in Cobourg
"Hike, Bike and Bark" for hospice took place this weekend in Cobourg, and organizer Joel Scott, Director of Donor Relations and Co...
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Brighton Vikings open GMHL season with weekend sweep
The Brighton Vikings have wasted no time making an impression in their inaugural Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League season, winning their ...
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Cobourg Police make three arrests involving warrants and release-order violation
The Cobourg Police Service made three arrests on September 23 involving outstanding warrants and an alleged breach of a release order. Polic...
Sep 26, 2026

Northumberland OPP seize 650,000 unmarked cigarettes, investigate impaired driving, and stop stunt driving across Northumberland
Northumberland OPP are reporting the seizure of approximately 650,000 unmarked cigarettes as part of a roundup of unrelated incidents across...
Sep 25, 2026

Port Hope man charged with two counts of sexual assault
A 67-year-old Port Hope man is facing two sexual assault charges following an investigation into two separate incidents involving female emp...
Sep 25, 2026

Run to Remember brings hundreds of law enforcement officers to Cobourg
Over 300 law enforcement professionals descended on Chris Garrett Memorial Park in Cobourg Thursday night to commemorate the annual "Ru...
Sep 25, 2026

Cleveland stands firm on Cobourg's beach trash and needle problem
As summer has now drawn to a close, Cobourg residents and visitors have packed away their beach towels and umbrellas but for a small handful...
Sep 25, 2026

Cobourg Cougars fall 5-4 in overtime to Markham Royals despite 44-shot effort
The Cobourg Cougars picked up a point Thursday night but came up just short in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Markham Royals. Andrew Pacheco sco...
Sep 25, 2026

Things to do in Cobourg: arts festival, Northumberland Volunteer Fair, car meet and more local events
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. STUFF TO DO Friday: Cobourg's Friday Night Cruise-In takes place...
Sep 25, 2026

Soluroc announces $5.4-million Cobourg manufacturing expansion
Soluroc is investing more than $5.4 million to expand its Cobourg manufacturing operation and increase production capacity. The company, whi...
Sep 24, 2026

Port Hope takes flight With first-ever Turkey Vulture Festival
If you're looking for something really unique to do in Port Hope this Sunday, why not check out the first-ever Turkey Vulture Festival? What...
Sep 24, 2026

Cobourg council candidate reports campaign signs damaged
A Cobourg council candidate says dozens of his campaign signs have been damaged or destroyed during the municipal election campaign. Mark Mi...
Sep 24, 2026

Northumberland warming room approved for second winter
Northumberland County will operate a warming room in Cobourg for a second winter after town council approved an amendment to its Emergency C...
Sep 24, 2026
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Cobourg council backs soccer club fieldhouse plan
Cobourg council has endorsed the Northumberland Soccer Club's proposed $11.5-million multi-use fieldhouse at the Lions Fields, but officials...
Sep 24, 2026

Cobourg Downtown Parking Lot at 202 Second St. to Close Nov. 14
Cobourg will lose a downtown parking lot this fall after the town and property owner failed to reach an agreement on a new lease for the sit...
Sep 24, 2026

Things to do in Cobourg: Cruise-In and Cultivate for your upcoming 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. STUFF TO DO Thursday: The Art Gallery of Northumberland is hosti...
Sep 24, 2026

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

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
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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





