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Final Phase of Reconstruction Begins for County Road 64 in Brighton
Northumberland County, in partnership with the Municipality of Brighton, is moving forward with the final phase of the multi-year
Northumberland County Council Opposes Southern ALTO Route
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County council voiced strong opposition to a proposed southern route for the ALTO high-speed rail
Old Plough Will Be Demolished When Vacated
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County council voted Wednesday for the demolition of the old Golden Plough
Nicole Beatty Announces Run for Mayor of Cobourg
Cobourg Deputy Mayor Nicole Beatty has announced her candidacy for Mayor in the 2026 municipal election. A lifelong resident
Northumberland County Committee Support Farmland Preservation
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Northumberland County's Economic Development, Tourism and Land Use Planning Committee took a stand at Wednesday's meeting
Northumberland Warming Room Closing Date Extended to April 13
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The overnight Warming Room located at Northumberland County Headquarters—555 Courthouse Road, Cobourg—will remain open until the
Cobourg Council Gets Behind Be A Donor Month
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Two of Cobourg's six residents who are transplant recipients addressed Cobourg council Wednesday
Building 18 Project is on Hold
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland's project of setting up a 24/7 warming/cooling hub on the second floor
Cobourg Simplifies Parking
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Parking in Cobourg will be simpler and cheaper, following passage of a lengthy motion at council
Councillor Asks for More Information on School Closure
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland News of the potential closure of St. Michael's Elementary School has made Cobourg Councillor Miriam Mutton
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Bank Managers’ Concerns Are Also Mayor’s Concerns
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Downtown Banking Tour report prepared by Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland for Wednesday's
Video – Driving-School Instructor Faces Life-or-Death Dilemma
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j994lsVQh5A By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland At the age of 64, Mike Fisher finds the brave new world of computers a forbidding
Cobourg Council – Downtown Building Gets a New Purpose
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council reacted with keen interest Wednesday to a report on the Albert Street washroom building
Cobourg Council – Physician Recruitment Going Well
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council heard good news Wednesday about physician recruitment. While Dr. Roshion Sabeeha Ishaque's joining the Cobourg
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Police Chief Says He’s Achieved His Pledge
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland As Cobourg Police Chief Paul VandeGraaf appeared before Cobourg council Wednesday to give his last annual
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Video – Photo Gallery – Sand, Sunset and Surprises Await Along Cobourg’s West Beach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vl7ppVJ4mY4 Visitors strolling along the west beach in Cobourg are being treated to a small but memorable surprise this spring. As
Video – Photo Gallery – Search and Rescue Volunteers Train in Harsh Conditions for Real Emergencies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSOqjz2oBj8 Rain poured steadily over a wooded property off Danforth Road Saturday evening, soaking the ground and reducing visibility—but for
Video – Photo Gallery – Rising Waters Along the Trent River
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OG0NmNj5GjU&t=162s TRENT HILLS, ONTARIO — What’s unfolding along the Trent River this week is a familiar but uneasy spring ritual
Video – Photo Gallery – Lower Trent Conservation Issues Flood Warning for Rice Lake and Trent River
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zg2Te6oG0vU A Flood Warning is issued when flooding is beginning/occurring or when more serious flooding is possible. A Flood Warning requires
Video – Photo Gallery – Fog Blankets Cobourg Lakeshore on Quiet Spring Morning
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOpZsx9GAV8 Foggy weather quietly consumed the area around Cobourg on Wednesday morning, April 15, 2026. A thick blanket of mist rolled
- Crime
OPP – Nearly 600 Stolen Vehicles Recovered as a Result of Project Vector
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Auto Theft and Towing (PATT) Team and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
OPP – Over 30 People Arrested Regarding Auto Thefts
Thirty-four individuals residing in Montréal and the surrounding area have been arrested following a joint forces operation between the
OPP – 274 Illegal Firearms Seized in Record Breaking Drug Bust
Province's largest seizure of handguns and assault-style rifles results in 16 arrests, 279 charges and one wanted person The Ontario
Quinte West OPP – Five People Charged with Murder (Names Released)
Five People Charged with Murder Five people have been charged with murder in connection with a death in early January
Durham Regional Police – Suspect Wanted in Killing of Pickering Casino Security Guard
Investigators have released the name and photo of a male wanted in the killing of a Pickering Casino security
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Video – Photo Gallery – Friendly Rivalry on Ice at Port Hope Firefighters Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWxG-MiZ9k4 The sound of skates cutting across the ice and laughter from the benches filled the Jack Burger Sports Complex
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Win GMHL Russell Cup Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuZ6Lj9CWZs Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Stars shined as the top team in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League this
Northumberland Stars One Win Away From GMHL Championship; Host Game 5 Saturday in Colborne
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Stars have taken a commanding 3-1 series lead in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey
Georgian Bay Wins OFSAA Girls Hockey Championship at Cobourg Community Centre
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Georgian Bay District Secondary School captured the gold medal at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations
CCI Wolves Eliminated from OFSAA Boys Hockey by Tiebreaker
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Collegiate Institute Wolves won their final round-robin pool play game Wednesday morning at the Ontario