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Cobourg Council – Downtown Building Gets a New Purpose
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council reacted with keen interest Wednesday to a report on the Albert Street washroom building
Cobourg Council – Physician Recruitment Going Well
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council heard good news Wednesday about physician recruitment. While Dr. Roshion Sabeeha Ishaque's joining the Cobourg
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Police Chief Says He’s Achieved His Pledge
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland As Cobourg Police Chief Paul VandeGraaf appeared before Cobourg council Wednesday to give his last annual
Cobourg Council Hears Annual Police Report
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland For his last annual report to council before his imminent retirement, Cobourg Police
Video – Photo Gallery – Sand, Sunset and Surprises Await Along Cobourg’s West Beach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vl7ppVJ4mY4 Visitors strolling along the west beach in Cobourg are being treated to a small but memorable surprise this spring. As
Province Protecting and Expanding Ontario Farmland
Government restricting the international acquisition of provincial farmland and supporting agricultural expansion in northern Ontario As part of the province’s
Municipality of Port Hope – Spring Trout Fishing Opener Reminders
(Today's Northumberland file photo) As we welcome the spring season, we remind residents and visitors about the key initiatives and
Town of Cobourg – Notice of Construction on Covert Street
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Town of Cobourg would like to advise residents and visitors of construction on Covert Street
Lakelands Public Health – Fuel Spill on South Lake – Drinking Water Advisory Issued
Advisory issued for properties drawing water from South Lake Lakelands Public Health is advising residents and cottage owners on South
Video – Scooter Rider Suffers Head Injury in Fall in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsbFonVEy9g A man suffered a head injury after falling from a scooter in Cobourg on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Emergency services
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Video – Opening Day of Trout Season Draws Anglers to the Ganaraska River
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnBwA7TJc2w Opening day of trout season drew eager anglers across the region on Saturday, April 25, 2026, with many arriving
Video – Volunteers Clean Up Someone Else’s Mess
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMhMafvXDhg A group of people spent their Friday afternoon (April 24, 2026) cleaning up Telephone Road by Eastons Service Centre. The
“Because of You”: YMCA Northumberland Celebrates Community Impact at 2026 Annual Meeting
YMCA Northumberland hostedits Annual Meeting on April 23, 2026, at The Mill Restaurant & Golf Course, bringing together staff,
Township of Hamilton Receives National Recognition for Financial Reporting Excellence
The Township of Hamilton is pleased to announce that it has received the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting (CAnFR)
Video – Rebuild Begins at Beyond the Blue Box After Lengthy Post-Fire Delay in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arXPJCdQg64&t=354s By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland It's been a long wait since the September 2023 fire for the rebuilding of the Beyond
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Video – Photo Gallery – The Magic of Cinderella Begins Tonight in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2ItwCPF4DI The magic of Cinderella comes to life tonight — Friday, April 24, 2026 — in Cobourg, as the Victorian
Video – Photo Gallery – Sand, Sunset and Surprises Await Along Cobourg’s West Beach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vl7ppVJ4mY4 Visitors strolling along the west beach in Cobourg are being treated to a small but memorable surprise this spring. As
Video – Photo Gallery – Search and Rescue Volunteers Train in Harsh Conditions for Real Emergencies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSOqjz2oBj8 Rain poured steadily over a wooded property off Danforth Road Saturday evening, soaking the ground and reducing visibility—but for
Video – Photo Gallery – Rising Waters Along the Trent River
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OG0NmNj5GjU&t=162s TRENT HILLS, ONTARIO — What’s unfolding along the Trent River this week is a familiar but uneasy spring ritual
Video – Photo Gallery – Lower Trent Conservation Issues Flood Warning for Rice Lake and Trent River
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zg2Te6oG0vU A Flood Warning is issued when flooding is beginning/occurring or when more serious flooding is possible. A Flood Warning requires
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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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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
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Win GMHL Russell Cup Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuZ6Lj9CWZs Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Stars shined as the top team in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League this
Northumberland Stars One Win Away From GMHL Championship; Host Game 5 Saturday in Colborne
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Stars have taken a commanding 3-1 series lead in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey
Georgian Bay Wins OFSAA Girls Hockey Championship at Cobourg Community Centre
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Georgian Bay District Secondary School captured the gold medal at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations