LOCAL HEADLINES

The Municipality of Port Hope will welcome a new addition to its senior leadership team in August. Port Hope has announced the appointment of Michael Pahor as the new director of corporate initiatives, effective Aug. 4.

Cleanup efforts are continuing at 121 Cavan St. – the site more commonly known as the former file factory property – and the Municipality of Port Hope expects the property owner to pay for costs associated with remediation being undertaken at the municipal level, say officials.

Port Hope Mayor Olena Hankivksy says she recently convened a meeting to bring key senior officials to the table to discuss “community concerns and project accountability” around the Port Hope Area Initiative (PHAI) cleanup.

Residents of Cobourg can help people who have been displaced by the ongoing wildfires in northwestern Ontario by participating in a local “10 for 10 campaign.”

There’s a new chief in town tasked with a lengthy to-do list for Cobourg. Learn more about his experience and plans to tackle community concerns in this in-depth coverage.

Residents of Cobourg and beyond can get a sense of what it’s like standing “In the Line of Fire” and learn more about the Cobourg Fire Department by tuning into a new six-part docu-series available on Bell Fibe TV1.

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Cleanup efforts are continuing at 121 Cavan St. – the site more commonly known as the former file factory property – and the Municipality of Port Hope expects the property owner to pay for costs associated with remediation being undertaken at the municipal level, say officials.

Cobourg Police Service (CPS) Chief Chris Leather says he’s starting his new role with “humility, gratitude and a full heart.”

The Town of Cobourg is calling on residents to help recognize people, businesses and organizations championing inclusion and accessibility in the community.

From approval on the contentious parks and recreation master plan, to quashing a long-term care build proposal, deferring a decision on the controversial 202 Second St. condominium development and more, Cobourg council has been busy.

The Town of Cobourg and Experience Cobourg are inviting residents and visitors to set up a lawn chair or lay out a blanket and settle in for the annual “Movies Under the Stars” series this summer.

With a wide smile on his face, Blake Smith – Cobourg’s member of the Calder-Cup-winning Toronto Marlies – was determined to share the championship feeling with as many people as possible around Cobourg during his day with the cup on Monday, July 27.

Port Hope’s Art Festival is all set to make a splash downtown on Aug. 8 – but celebrations won’t be limited to just one day.

The Municipality of Port Hope has recruited a new director of water and wastewater services to help drive meaningful progress towards “Port Hope 2.0” and meet growing needs in the community, say local leaders.

Police and public health leaders are urging families and guardians to talk about the dangers of misusing over-the-counter medications with kids and teens after two recent drug-poisoning incidents involving youth in the Cobourg area.

Port Hope trailblazer Rod Stewart continues to be recognized for his lifelong contribution to the preservation of historic plaster throughout North America and heritage revitalization efforts close to home.

A long-time tradition has returned to light up downtown Cobourg this weekend.

Plans are blossoming for the Cobourg Garden Club in preparation for its popular summer event in Cobourg early next month.