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Town of Cobourg Flags Lowered to Half-Staff in Honour of Former Councillor
The Town of Cobourg advises residents that flags across the municipality have been lowered to half-staff in honour of
2026 Season Opener at The Colborne Art Gallery
By Rosanne Dolan, Colborne Art Gallery artist and liaison The Colborne Art Gallery opens the new season with a “Foot
Video – Officials Warn Public After Dead Birds Found at Cobourg Boat Launch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zU8n1d1-aEU Several dead birds (three ducks and one goose) were found near the boat launch in Cobourg Harbour around 7
Battle of the Badges Charity Hockey Night Returns in Cobourg
The Town of Cobourg is pleased to announce that the third annual Battle of the Badges charity hockey game
Supporting Local Food Innovation: BECN and OAFVC Launch Free Training Opportunities for Foodpreneurs
Are you growing a food or beverage business in Northumberland? Entrepreneurs can now access free food and beverage training
Rise and Thrive Director Granted Bail on Fraud, Drug Charges
A Hamilton Township woman charged with multiple fraud and drug-related offences has been released on bail following a hearing
Ontario Boosting Local Emergency Preparedness in Northumberland-Peterborough South
On Monday, the Hon. Jill Dunlop, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response joined David Piccini, MPP for Northumberland--Peterborough South
YMCA Northumberland Celebrates Staff, Volunteers and Donors at Their Shining Bright Together Thank You Night
YMCA Northumberland staff, volunteers, and donors gathered on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Keeler Centre in Colborne to
Early Retirement Comes for Dr. Hubbel
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland After 66 years in practice, Dr. Morgan Hubbel has decided to take early retirement March 5
Cobourg Police and Owen Sound Emergency Comms Centre Introduce AI Assistant
Police services across North America are experiencing increasing demand on their non-emergency phone lines. Calls related to minor property
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Chair of the Cobourg Police Services Board Responds to Human Rights Tribunal Decision
The Chair of the Cobourg Police Services Board has responded to a decision made by the Human Rights Tribunal
Local Consumption and Treatment Services Site Expected to Close as Funding Ends
Lakelands Public Health Continuing to Work Collaboratively on Drug Poisoning Crisis Lakelands Public Health recognizes the significant role community organizations
Cobourg Short Mat Bowlers Head to World Championships
(In photo from the left Mayor Lucas Cleveland, John MacKenzie, Al Bell, Laura Mounce, Bill McCollam and Peter Stuart-Sheppard) Twenty bowlers
Port Hope Health Concerns Committee – Nuclear Discussions in Port Hope Coming Events
Next Tuesday March 17, 2026, Port Hope Municipal Council will hear a presentation titled "Understanding Wesleyville" from Ralph Torrie,
Video – Photo Gallery – Life is Sweet at the 2026 Warkworth Maple Syrup Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vA19py75Pg The 38th annual Warkworth Maple Syrup Festival kicked off on Saturday, March 14, 2026, with its traditional highlight —
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Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Shine Bright and Advance to First GMHL Championship Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOZASJUwiYQ The Northumberland Stars are headed to the Russell Cup championship series for the first time in franchise history after
Video – Photo Gallery – Life is Sweet at the 2026 Warkworth Maple Syrup Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vA19py75Pg The 38th annual Warkworth Maple Syrup Festival kicked off on Saturday, March 14, 2026, with its traditional highlight —
Video – Photo Gallery – Durham Edges Northumberland in Shootout to Extend GMHL Playoff Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcfZKoROMrQ The Durham Roadrunners staved off elimination from the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League’s South Division final Friday night
Video – Photo Gallery – Ice Jams Up Ganaraska River in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qo0DCZ-1MU Ice has once again jammed the Ganaraska River in Port Hope, drawing attention from residents on Sunday, March 8,
Video – Photo Gallery – Chasing Waves at Sunset: Surfing Cobourg’s Shoreline
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feW95oBmpsM Three friends spent their Sunday (March 8, 2026) evening surfing on Lake Ontario in Cobourg, chasing the last light
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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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Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Shine Bright and Advance to First GMHL Championship Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOZASJUwiYQ The Northumberland Stars are headed to the Russell Cup championship series for the first time in franchise history after
Cobourg Short Mat Bowlers Head to World Championships
(In photo from the left Mayor Lucas Cleveland, John MacKenzie, Al Bell, Laura Mounce, Bill McCollam and Peter Stuart-Sheppard) Twenty bowlers
Video – Photo Gallery – Durham Edges Northumberland in Shootout to Extend GMHL Playoff Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcfZKoROMrQ The Durham Roadrunners staved off elimination from the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League’s South Division final Friday night
Quantrills and Canada advance to quarterfinals at World Baseball Classic
Port Hope native Cal Quantrill earned the win on the mound for Canada in a 7-2 victory over Cuba
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars One Win Away from Competing for GMHL Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7YjoNbfoDQ A 3-1 win Wednesday afternoon at the Keeler Centre in Colborne gave the Northumberland Stars a commanding lead in