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Cobourg Council Hears Door-to-Door Rules
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The welcome weather of spring seems to bring door-to-door solicitors along with the lilacs, and Councillor
DBIA Has Requests of Cobourg Council
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The new downtown parking rules, allowing three hours free year-round in downtown Cobourg,
Community Grants List Has One Last-Minute Addition
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The final list of this year's Municipal Community Grants recipients was before Cobourg council this week,
Northumberland County Paramedics Praised at County Council
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland With Wednesday's meeting of Northumberland County council falling during Paramedics Week, Warden Bob
RFP to be Issued for Northumberland County Fire Dispatch
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The tendering for a new co-ordinated fire dispatch service for the seven municipalities of Northumberland County
Wesleyville Benefits Described for County Council
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The benefits of the Wesleyville nuclear-power project to the community, and the challenges
Wesleyville Project Brings Problems as Well as Benefits
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland An exhaustive report on the Wesleyville project by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
Northumberland County Goes EV for Latest Purchase
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland When it comes to their latest truck purchase, Northumberland County seems sold giving electric vehicles a
Northumberland County Employees Win Helping Hands Awards
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Proclamations typically end a county council meeting, but one of the May meeting's proclamations contained kudos
Committee Approves Regional Approach to Physician Recruitment
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Physician recruitment for Northumberland County will have a regional component, if county council accepts the recommendation
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Town of Cobourg Flags at Half-Staff in Honour of Fallen Officers
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Town of Cobourg would like to advise residents that at the request of the Mayor,
Former Site of Transition House Sold
As first reported by Today’s Northumberland, the former site of Transition House at 10 Chapel Street in Cobourg has
Video – Photo Gallery – Five Hours with the Lawrence Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzBSeZ7ouhw Sometimes you don't intend to spend five hours working on a story — it just happens. Yesterday's event wasn't really
Video – Brief Tour On Cobourg’s East Pier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBvH5DuriHs A vehicle took a brief tour of the east pier in Cobourg on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Shortly after 2
Video – Photo Gallery – Tall Ship St. Lawrence II Leaves Cobourg Harbour Heading for Hamilton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGwARJvrrZE The tall ship, St. Lawrence II bid farewell to Cobourg Harbour on Thursday, June 11, 2026 on its way
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Video – Photo Gallery – Five Hours with the Lawrence Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzBSeZ7ouhw Sometimes you don't intend to spend five hours working on a story — it just happens. Yesterday's event wasn't really
Video – Photo Gallery – Tall Ship St. Lawrence II Leaves Cobourg Harbour Heading for Hamilton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGwARJvrrZE The tall ship, St. Lawrence II bid farewell to Cobourg Harbour on Thursday, June 11, 2026 on its way
Video – Photo Gallery – Fog, Sails and Summer Activity Fill Cobourg’s Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfXlqqsg6RA There was no shortage of activity along Cobourg's lakeshore on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, as residents and visitors took
Video – Photo Gallery – Beekeeping Info Session for First Responders and Military Members Coming to Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHyEB-kwC-A If you've ever wondered what it takes to keep a hive, harvest honey, or simply spend time among thousands
Video – Photo Gallery – Inside Canada’s Largest Indoor Aquarium: A Look at Ripley’s Toronto Attraction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-B7vzrZzvM Located in downtown Toronto at the base of the CN Tower, Ripley's Aquarium of Canada is the country's largest
- 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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Lauchlan Whelan Drafted by Windsor Spitfires
Cobourg’s Lauchlan Whelan was a first round pick Friday night at the 2026 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection draft
Municipality of Port Hope Receives $158,200 from Jays Care Foundation
At a Blue Jays watch party yesterday, Port Hope baseball fans, young athletes and community members received exciting news:
Video – Photo Gallery – Toronto Blue Jays Rally to Beat the Baltimore Orioles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-h87bX5jdU Over 41,000 people watched the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at the
Local Players Win Memorial Cup With Kitchener Rangers
(Pictured in graphic: Jared Woolley, top, Andrew MacNiel, bottom) Two Northumberland County hockey players are Memorial Cup champions after helping
Cobourg will still have junior A Cougars due to simultaneous OJHL franchise relocations
The Ontario Junior Hockey Hockey announced the simultaneous relocation of two member franchises Friday, including the Cobourg Cougars, ahead