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Cobourg launches 10-year parks, recreation master-plan
The Town of Cobourg is calling on residents to help shape the future of its parks, trails, recreation facilities and programs through the de...
14h ago

Keep your furry friends safe in Northumberland this Halloween with these simple tips
As Halloween approaches, Northumberland pet owners are being reminded to take extra precautions to keep their furry friends safe, whether he...
15h ago
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Ontario, Webequie First Nation sign $39.5M partnership to advance Ring of Fire road project
Ontario and Webequie First Nation have signed a new community partnership agreement aimed at advancing road construction and economic develo...
15h ago

Northumberland Humane Society celebrates $18K raised through Pet Valu, Paulmac's Pets partnership
The Northumberland Humane Society (NHS) is celebrating another successful year of partnership with Pet Valu and Paulmac's Pets, raising near...
15h ago

The Northumberland 48
Here's what's going on in Northumberland County over the next 48 hours. STUFF TO DO Today: Bewdley Family Storytime - Bewdley Branch Fridays...
15h ago

Cobourg man faces drug charges after breaching release order arrest: police
Cobourg police say a local man is facing drug-related charges after being arrested for breaching the conditions of a release order. On Oct. ...
17h ago

Cobourg, Port Hope police seize cocaine, arrest resident in ongoing drug investigation
A drug-trafficking probe in Cobourg has led to an arrest. On Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, members of the Cobourg Police Service (CPS) and Port ...
17h ago

Port Hope police make arrest in downtown break-enter investigation
Port Hope police say a woman has been charged following a break and enter at a downtown business earlier this month. Police say officers wer...
Oct 31, 2025

What's good in Northumberland? OPP share Halloween safety tips for kids, drivers
Halloween can be a fun and exciting time for children, but it also comes with safety challenges, such as busy streets and distracted drivers...
Oct 30, 2025

Cobourg police chief Paul VandeGraaf stands firm on 20.5 percent budget increase for 2026
Cobourg Police Chief Paul VandeGraaf says the Service's proposed 20.5 percent increase for 2026 is essential to maintain effective, accounta...
Oct 30, 2025

Ontario offering free flu, COVID-19 vaccines to protect against respiratory illness
Ontario residents aged six months and older can now receive free flu and COVID-19 vaccines at participating pharmacies, public health units ...
Oct 30, 2025

Flood risk as heavy rain expected across Eastern Ontario
Environment Canada has expanded its flood risk warning to include all of Eastern Ontario as a powerful Texas low moves north. The agency say...
Oct 30, 2025

2 impaired driving arrests made in Northumberland: OPP
Impaired driving continues to be a concern on Northumberland roads. In terms of the latest, Northumberland OPP said two individuals are faci...
Oct 30, 2025

'One of the leading causes of serious collisions': Stunt driving in Brighton, Cramahe leads to charges
Two more recent stunt driving incidents on Hwy. 401 in Brighton and Cramahe have police calling on motorists to once again slow it down behi...
Oct 30, 2025

Port Hope hosts red carpet premiere of IT: Welcome to Derry
The streets of downtown Port Hope were once again alive with movie magic as the community hosted the official Canadian red-carpet premiere o...
Oct 30, 2025

What's good in Northumberland? Capitol Theatre's 2026 season celebrates Canadian stories, world premieres, community connection
The Capitol Theatre in Port Hope has announced an ambitious 2026 season called Where Our Stories Begin - a year Artistic Director Rob Kempso...
Oct 29, 2025

'The amount of fentanyl is equal to a potential 3,790 lethal doses': $156K drug seizure in Cobourg
Cobourg police say they've taken $156,000 worth of drugs off the streets, including potentially 3,790 lethal doses of fentanyl. According to...
Oct 29, 2025

Walk A Mile raises over $55K to support Cornerstone programs helping families impacted by gender-based violence
Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre says its 18th annual Walk A Mile event in Cobourg raised more than $55,000 to support vital pr...
Oct 29, 2025

New survey launched on making improvements to current VIA rail service
Kingston, Belleville, Cobourg, and Port Hope are partnering to gather public feedback on the idea of additional train service in the region....
Oct 29, 2025

Overnight King Street West construction in Cobourg to cause traffic delays October 29
Drivers in Cobourg are being advised to expect overnight traffic delays this week as the Town continues work on the King Street West culvert...
Oct 29, 2025

Ontario offering full 8% HST rebate for first-time home buyers on new homes up to $1M
Ontario's government is promising big savings for first-time home buyers as it moves to rebate the full 8 percent provincial portion of the ...
Oct 29, 2025

Cobourg man charged after alleged threats toward hospital staff early Tuesday morning
Cobourg police say a man was arrested after hospital staff were threatened at Northumberland Hills Hospital early Tuesday morning. Around 3 ...
Oct 29, 2025

A decade of hope, resilience celebrated at tenth annual Survivor Night in Cobourg
Ten years of lifesaving teamwork and hope was celebrated Monday night as first responders, survivors, and community members gathered for the...
Oct 29, 2025

County council proposes using chambers for Northumberland winter warming centre
Northumberland County council has landed on a proposed site for this winter's warming centre and it's right inside county headquarters. Foll...
Oct 29, 2025

Cobourg hosting free World Series watch parties for Blue Jays fans
Cobourg baseball fans will have a place to cheer on the Toronto Blue Jays together as the Town hosts two free World Series watch parties at ...
Oct 29, 2025

The Northumberland 48
Here's what's going on in Northumberland County over the next 48 hours. STUFF TO DO Today: Toddlers and Waddlers Wednesday, October 29 10:30...
Oct 29, 2025

What's good in Northumberland? Delve into First, Second World War soldiers' stories with Brighton Digital Archives
The stories of several young men from Brighton who fought in the First World War and Second World War have been unearthed and will be brough...
Oct 28, 2025

Northumberland OPP call on public for help after alleged hit and run sends pedestrian to hospital
Northumberland OPP is calling on the public for help after an alleged hit and run that sent a pedestrian to hospital with serious injuries. ...
Oct 28, 2025

Northumberland Land Trust launches $200K campaign to re-open Laurie Lawson Outdoor Education Centre
The Northumberland Land Trust (NLT) has launched a fundraising campaign to restore the Laurie Lawson Outdoor Education Centre in Cobourg and...
Oct 28, 2025

Prime Minister Carney pushes new trade, economic, energy partnerships with ASEAN nations
Prime Minister Mark Carney has wrapped up his first official visit to Southeast Asia, attending the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. ...
Oct 28, 2025





