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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
Ontario Cracking Down on Illegal Truck Yards
Proposed changes would allow municipalities to impose fines for misuse of lands The Ontario government will soon propose amendments to
Ontario Restricting Government Use of Chinese-Made Drones
Province protecting sensitive provincial data while supporting Canadian-made drone technology As part of the government’s plan to protect provincial data
Annual Dredging Underway in Cobourg Harbour
Dredging operations at the marina are expected to begin this week and continue through the third week of June,
Breaking News – Former RCMP Officer New Cobourg Police Chief
The Cobourg Police Service Board is pleased to announce that it has selected Chief Superintendent Chris Leather as the
Former Cobourg Resident Imprisoned in Dubai Fears Extradition to South Sudan Could Be a Death Sentence
Hope is fading for a former resident of Cobourg imprisoned in Dubai who fears extradition to South Sudan could
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Photo Gallery – Class of 2026 Celebrates During Annual Cobourg Collegiate Institute Prom Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYZc8qgAklQ Cheers, applause and camera flashes filled the air as students from Cobourg Collegiate Institute celebrated one of the biggest
What Is Gouache? Why Is It Coming To Port Hope?
Artist and educator Valerie Kent, BFA, MFA, BEd., OTC, is facilitating an energetic, hands-on summer Gouache (gwash) workshop from
Town of Cobourg – Threatening Correspondence Received by Cobourg Mayor and Senior Staff
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Town of Cobourg confirms that Mayor Lucas Cleveland and a member of the municipality's senior
Video – Exclusive Interview with Cobourg’s Newest Police Chief
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Q9V6DFfDx4 Today’s Northumberland caught up with Cobourg Police Chief-Designate Chris Leather on Thursday, May 21, 2026. The Cobourg Police Services Board
Trent–Severn Waterway Advances Toward Full Navigation Opening
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Parks Canada continues to work diligently toward reopening the entire navigation system and is maximizing water
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Photo Gallery – Class of 2026 Celebrates During Annual Cobourg Collegiate Institute Prom Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYZc8qgAklQ Cheers, applause and camera flashes filled the air as students from Cobourg Collegiate Institute celebrated one of the biggest
Video – Photo Gallery – Finding Nature at Nawautin Sanctuary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9QBMQ0Ru6A From the beginning of May until the 18th Today’s Northumberland spent days taking in the beauty of Nawautin Sanctuary
Video – Photo Gallery – King Street Medical Centre Offers Many Benefits
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IiL9deH2cQ Businessman Max Klaczkowski is very proud of the medical-arts building he owns at 316 King St. E. in Cobourg,
Video – Photo Gallery – Students Showcase Creativity and Innovation at St. Joseph During Catholic Education Week
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32dfVI31rXU Students at St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School put their creativity and investigative skills on display as part of Catholic
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Residents Get Sneak Peek at Summer Flowers During Greenhouse Open House
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erFrGq4-OGQ More than 100 people toured Cobourg’s municipal greenhouses on Saturday for an annual open house showcasing the flowers and
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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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Port Hope Panthers Coach Hired by Pickering Jr. A Panthers
(Pickering Panthers graphic) The Port Hope Panthers will have a new head coach next Provincial Junior ‘C’ Hockey League season
Cobourg’s Clow, Whelan at OHL Futures Camp
(Quinte Red Devils graphic) Cobourg’s Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan are among 120 participants at the Ontario Hockey League’s Futures
Video – Photo Gallery – Grand Opening of The Dink Den Social Club/Pickleball in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50iIBjnVD2Y The fast-growing sport of pickleball has a brand-new home in Northumberland County. The Dink Den, Cobourg’s ONLY indoor pickleball club,
Local Players Win OHF U13 Championship with Quinte Red Devils
(Quinte Red Devils photo) Cobourg’s Kade Whelan and Port Hope’s William Beebe recently captured the Ontario Hockey Federation U13 AAA
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