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Town of Cobourg Economic Development Department Recognized for Excellence in Workforce Development Programming
The Town of Cobourg is pleased to announce the Economic Development Department received an award of excellence from the
Health Unit Changes Will Come Slowly with Merger
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland The merger that took effect Jan. 1 to produce the Haliburton Kawartha Northumberland Peterborough
Video – Campaign Office Opens in Cobourg for Provincial Conserative Candidate
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBrOsY0tYoE The campaign office for Northumberland-Peterborough South, Provincial candidate David Piccini opened up on Saturday, February 8, 2025 in Cobourg. The
Northumberland Hills Hospital Braces For Chaos
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland Remarks at the February meeting of the Northumberland Hills Hospital board indicate they are
NHH Board Hears Good News from Auxiliary and Foundation
By Cecilia Nasmith/ Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland With uncertain times ahead, it seems Northumberland Hills Hospital is blessed with an
Exclusive – Northumberland County Man Heads Back to the War in Ukraine
(Today's Northumberland file photos) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frn2ZDzWxw8 A Northumberland County man is back in Ukraine fighting for what he believes is the right
OPP – A Safe Snowmobile Season Comes Down to Risk-Free Riding
Ahead of Ontario Snowmobile Safety Week, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC)
Video – After Nearly Four Decades Serving the Public, Port Hope Police Inspector Katie Andrews Has Retired
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WwNaN-Fuoc With nearly four decades of serving the public, Port Hope Police Inspector Katie Andrews retired on March 31, 2025. “It’s
Cobourg Takes Marina Bookings Starting February 10
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7/Today's Northumberland The Town of Cobourg will begin taking 2025 bookings for the Marina
Number of Calls for Cobourg Fire Department in 2024 Slightly Up from Previous Year
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberlnd 89.7/Today's Northumberland Cobourg Fire Chief Ellard Beaven reported a positive outcome to a Monday-night incident that saw
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Video – Northumberland Ribfest Kicks Off With Food, Fun and Music in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZNSKwUq9Lc It was a beautiful evening for the start of Northumberland Ribfest in Cobourg. With a perfect summer evening setting the
Ontario’s New Bail Measures Welcome Step Toward Accountability, Local Police Chiefs Say
New measures aimed at strengthening Ontario’s bail system are being welcomed by the police chiefs in Cobourg and Port
Transition House Responds to Today’s Northumberland Editorial
A Response from Transition House Re: "In My Opinion – One Day in 16 Months: Questions Mount Over Organizations Listed
Ontario Strengthening Bail Requirements to Protect Communities
New measures will improve accountability and ensure real consequences for offenders Effective August 17, 2026, the Ontario government is bringing
Video – Plastic-Wrap Graffiti Appears Across Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bADZuCLeKwI A new form of street art appears to be making its way into Cobourg and surrounding communities — and
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Video – Northumberland Ribfest Kicks Off With Food, Fun and Music in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZNSKwUq9Lc It was a beautiful evening for the start of Northumberland Ribfest in Cobourg. With a perfect summer evening setting the
Video – Plastic-Wrap Graffiti Appears Across Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bADZuCLeKwI A new form of street art appears to be making its way into Cobourg and surrounding communities — and
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Ribfest Set to Bring Food, Music and Family Fun to Victoria Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VdYKVDBxgQ&lc=UgzMbZxu6fyOVljtZCF4AaABAg Victoria Park is about to become one of the busiest spots in Cobourg as Northumberland Ribfest gets ready to
Video – Photo Gallery – 850 Backpacks, 850 Chances to Start School with Confidence
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAr-Gv1-ZVA Inside the Cobourg Lions Centre on Tuesday, August 11, there was a lot of noise. But it was the kind
Video – Young Port Hope Artists Want to Paint a Safer Path Across the Community
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUva3XnEN_g Sometimes it takes a personal experience to see an everyday problem in a completely different way. For Port Hope youth
- 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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Jacob Hyatt Now Competing in Two National Lawn Bowling Championships this Month
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club member Jacob Hyatt has a busy schedule for high-level competition on the greens
Cobourg Kodiaks Clinch Major Series Lacrosse Playoff Spot
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Kodiaks are headed to the Major Series Lacrosse playoffs after rallying for a 7-5 victory
Cobourg Kodiaks Have Must-Win Game Saturday in Owen Sound
The Cobourg Kodiaks can earn their way into the Major Series Lacrosse playoffs with a win in their final
Jacob Hyatt Heading to National Lawn Bowling Championship
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Becoming a provincial champion was years in the making for Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club member Jacob Hyatt. The
New Cougars Coach Derek Smith Wants to Restore Team’s Standing in League and Community
(Derek Smith, left, and Ryan Ramsay, right, pictured in this Cobourg Cougars graphic) Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Derek Smith has coached against