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Flags at Half-Staff in Cobourg in Honour of Fallen Canadian Armed Forces Members
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Town of Cobourg would like to advise residents that at the request of the Mayor,
Video – Photo Gallery – Beneath the Paint: Hidden Rot Reveals Extent of Victoria Hall Clock Tower Restoration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beCjhd_KEQg From the streets of downtown Cobourg, Victoria Hall’s iconic clock tower continues to stand proudly above the historic municipal
LeMarchant Blames Cleveland, Council for Victoria Hall High-Rise Dispute
Mayoral candidate says Cobourg taxpayers face legal costs and planning risks as eight-storey development heads to Ontario Land Tribunal Mayoral
Cobourg Mayor Files Complaint with Ontario Ombudsman Against All Members of Cobourg Council
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Below is a press releases issued by Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland on October 15, 2026 Mayor of
Videos – Cobourg Mayor and Deputy Mayor Debates Held at Lions Centre
Watch the videos below to hear directly from the candidates as they discuss issues facing Cobourg and their plans
Cleveland Denies Bullying CAO, Accuses Councillors of Blocking Questions on Town’s Financial Crisis
Mayor Lucas Cleveland is pushing back against accusations that he bullied and interrogated Cobourg Chief Administrative Officer Tracey Vaughan
Video -Cleveland Accuses Councillors of Bullying, Raises Questions About Closed Door Discussions Following Tumultuous Council Meeting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNzpzOBKv08 Cobourg mayor says he will continue pushing for answers about financial concerns, past council decisions and recommendations he says
Video – ‘When Are You Going to Stop Electioneering?’ Brian Darling Blasts Mayor Cleveland in Heated Council Showdown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fMqi7GOpZo ‘Dog and pony show,’ ‘bullying’ and ‘ramble’: Councillor unleashes on mayor as questions about Cobourg’s troubled finances ignite a
Special Cobourg Council Meeting Called for October 13, 2026
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Town of Cobourg Legislative Services Division would like to inform all residents that pursuant to
Video – Today’s Northumberland Puts Five Questions to Cobourg’s Mayoral Candidates
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ov7FbcdJ2g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvzCC-AZ0Po https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XY02UxqvqNo Lucas Cleveland, Nicole Beatty and Max LeMarchant respond to questions on 310 Division Street, homelessness, council relationships, strong mayor
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Peterborough County – Essential Ambulance Services Agreement Reached
The County and CUPE Local 4911 signed an Essential Ambulance Services Agreement (EASA) on Friday, November 6. The EASA sets
Four in Five Canadian Drivers See Winter Tires as Essential for Safer Driving
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Winter tires remain an important investment despite the rising cost of living; fewer relying on all-season
Cobourg Mayor’s Office to Establish Virtual Community Ideas Bank in 2027
Cobourg residents will have a new opportunity to share their ideas, suggestions and thoughts about the community when the
Video – Cobourg Celebrates 30 Years of Christmas Magic on November 20
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHjsmImJatw Thirty years of Christmas Magic will be celebrated in Cobourg on Friday, November 20, 2026, as the Town of
Exclusive – Northumberland County CAO Letter to Cobourg Mayor Raises Questions About Operations at 310 Division Street
(Photos from public meeting at Trinity United Church on November 5, 2026) Today’s Northumberland seeks confirmation of authenticity of letter
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Exclusive – Northumberland County CAO Letter to Cobourg Mayor Raises Questions About Operations at 310 Division Street
(Photos from public meeting at Trinity United Church on November 5, 2026) Today’s Northumberland seeks confirmation of authenticity of letter
Video – Photo Gallery – Alderville First Nation Honours Veterans at Annual Armistice Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFx6ku9EzjI Veterans, community members, dignitaries and representatives from across the region gathered Sunday, November 8, 2026, as Alderville First Nation
Video – Photo Gallery – Whelan Enjoys Special Homecoming as Windsor Spitfires Defeat Peterborough Petes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqon0q5FhmA For 16-year-old Lauchlan Whelan, Thursday night was about as close to playing in his hometown arena as he could
Video – Photo Gallery – CN Freight Train Strikes Commercial Truck East of Brighton, Causing Major Rail Disruption
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiuSYd5pCjw There were no injuries, but video capturing the collision is disturbing after a CN freight train struck a commercial
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg’s Largest Christmas Tree Arrives Along Waterfront Ahead of Christmas Magic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0m0Seg-vOUY Christmas is beginning to take shape along Cobourg’s waterfront as the town’s largest Christmas tree was put into place
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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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Cougars Rally to Defeat Toronto Warriors on the Road
Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg Cougars overcame a two-goal deficit in the first period to defeat the host Toronto Warriors
Video – Photo Gallery – Whelan Enjoys Special Homecoming as Windsor Spitfires Defeat Peterborough Petes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqon0q5FhmA For 16-year-old Lauchlan Whelan, Thursday night was about as close to playing in his hometown arena as he could
West Northumberland U15 BB Wild win host Halloween Havoc tournament
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The West Northumberland Wild U15 BB team captured the division championship at its host Halloween Havoc tournament
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Remain Undefeated After Hard-Fought Battle Against Brighton Vikings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMgboo5XFgU The Northumberland Stars kept their undefeated record intact Friday night, October 23, after defeating the Brighton Vikings in a
Cobourg Cougars Drop Dukes to Continue Strong Play
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland After tallying eight goals during a road win Saturday in Aurora, the Cobourg Cougars netted nine more