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Cast and Creative Team Announced for “Red! A Big Bad Wolf Panto” at the Capitol Theatre
Rob Kempson, Artistic Director of the Capitol Theatre Port Hope, has announced casting for this year’s annual holiday panto,
Free Tickets Going Fast for Cobourg Debates 2026 to be held October 14th and 15th
The community-led Cobourg Debates 2026 is rapidly taking shape with a Deputy Mayor and Councillor Candidates Debate set for
Town of Cobourg Advises Discharge Pool Water Safely This Fall
The Town of Cobourg’s Environmental Services Department would like to remind residents of proper pool etiquette and cleaning guidelines
New Bell Wireless Site Now in Service in Port Hope
Network expansion aimed at improving coverage and capacity as wireless demand continues to grow Residents and businesses in Port Hope
United Way Northumberland Launches 2026–27 Campaign After Record Year of Community Impact
Campaign Kick-off Breakfast celebrates $851,487 raised and growing community reach while looking ahead to another year of local action United
Video – Photo Gallery – Canadian Manufacturer Goes on the Offense With Major Cobourg Expansion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HUwy-rfBiQ&t=93s Soluroc more than doubles Cobourg facility as company looks to expand global markets While much of the Canadian business landscape
Video – Photo Gallery – When the Waves Became the Playground in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozmqealjIzk They came to Cobourg expecting a day of swimming. Instead, two mothers and their young children found themselves waiting
Cleveland Launches Re-Election Campaign Before 250-Plus Crowd
Mayor says he is running to “finish the job” as campaign platform goes live Lucas Cleveland officially launched his
Video – Lithium Battery Believed To Blame For Early-Morning Cobourg Fire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOUowb-5uN4 A family was forced out of their Perry Street home early Monday morning after a fire erupted in their
Ontario Investing an Additional $20 Million to Strengthen Wildland Firefighting
Province upgrading two fire bases to strengthen Ontario’s wildland fire operations and keep communities safe The Ontario government is investing
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Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Terry Fox Run Continues a Legacy That Began More Than Four Decades Ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acq1XKZFNxA&t=19s For more than four decades, the Terry Fox Run has carried forward the vision of one Canadian who set
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Plunged Into Darkness After Power Outage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQFwst__q1g A large portion of Cobourg was plunged into darkness Friday evening after a widespread power outage sent Lakefront Utilities
Northumberland County Calls on VIA Rail to Reverse Cancellation of Morning Commuter Service
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Northumberland County is calling on VIA Rail Canada to reconsider its decision to cancel Train 641,
VIA Rail Cancels Early-Morning Train 641, Citing Low Ridership
Passengers in Northumberland and across Eastern Ontario will have to adjust their travel plans after VIA Rail announced the
Town of Cobourg Raises Concerns Over VIA Rail Service Changes
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Town of Cobourg is expressing concern regarding recently announced changes to VIA Rail service along
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Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Plunged Into Darkness After Power Outage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQFwst__q1g A large portion of Cobourg was plunged into darkness Friday evening after a widespread power outage sent Lakefront Utilities
Video – Photo Gallery – Another Perfect Sunset along Cobourg’s Lakeshore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBiMTwx_iQI There are some evenings along the Cobourg waterfront when Lake Ontario seems to slow everything down. Wednesday, September 16, was
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland OPP – Four Commercial Motor Vehicles Placed Out of Service Following OPP/MTO Enforcement
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOKI-xJ34mg Four commercial vehicles were pulled off the road Wednesday after Northumberland OPP and Ministry of Transportation inspectors uncovered a
Video – Photo Gallery – Canadian Manufacturer Goes on the Offense With Major Cobourg Expansion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HUwy-rfBiQ&t=93s Soluroc more than doubles Cobourg facility as company looks to expand global markets While much of the Canadian business landscape
Video – Photo Gallery – When the Waves Became the Playground in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozmqealjIzk They came to Cobourg expecting a day of swimming. Instead, two mothers and their young children found themselves waiting
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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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Cobourg Cougars Edge Lindsay Muskies in Home Opener
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland It was a fresh start for the new Cobourg Cougars in front of their home fans Monday
Northumberland Jacks 16U Makes OBA Championship Tournament Debut
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland A group that began as house league baseball players four years ago, the Northumberland Jacks 16U team
Northumberland Jacks 15U Black Select Team Caps Memorable Season with Top-Eight OBA Finish
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Jacks 15U Black Select Team entered the Ontario Baseball Association championship tournament as one of
New-Look Cobourg Cougars Win OJHL Season Opener in Aurora
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Cougars opened the 2026-27 Ontario Junior Hockey League regular season Friday night with a 5-2
University Women’s Softball to be Showcased This Weekend in Cobourg
(Ontario University Softball graphic) Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Ontario University Softball is set to launch its 25th season as a league this