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Year: 2026
Higher-Barrier Shelter Takes Shape at 310 in Cobourg
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland What a higher-barrier homeless shelter at 310 Division St,, Cobourg, might look like was the subject
310 Inspection Includes One Hot Potato
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Recliner chairs on the ground floor of Northumberland County's homeless shelter at 310
Northumberland OPP – Trent Hills Woman Charged with Uttering Threats
Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual following an investigation into
Northumberland OPP – Port Hope Man Charged After 2025 Collision
Charges have been laid by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in connection with an incident in which the province's
Cobourg Police – Festive RIDE Campaign Results
(Today's Northumberland file photo) During the Festive RIDE campaign, over 1,100 vehicle checks were conducted. 14 Approved Screening Device (ASD)
Municipality of Port Hope – A Tribute For Former Councillor Jeff Lees
It is with deep sadness that we recognize the sudden passing of Jeff Lees, who previously served as a
In My Opinion – Shhhhh There Was An Elderly Person Missing – Don’t Tell Anyone
Shhhhh - don’t tell anyone, but there was a major search for a missing person overnight in Cobourg. At least
Update – Cobourg Police – Missing Person in Cobourg Found Safe
An extensive search for a person who went missing over night has been found safe. At no time did Cobourg
Ontario Investing $26 million to Train More Frontline Staff in Long-Term Care
New funding will support nearly 3,000 new staff in long-term care and allow students to work in their local
COVID-19 outbreak on NHH’s 1B (Restorative Care and Palliative Care) Units Declared Over
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) announced today the conclusion of a COVID-19 outbreak that had impacted the hospital’s first floor 1B
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Video – Photo Gallery – Multicultural Festival Brings the World to Cobourg’s Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kRQA2I8HHk Cobourg celebrated the diversity that helps define the community during a vibrant Multicultural Festival held at Rotary Harbourfront Park
Video – Photo Gallery – Night Sky Comes Alive as Fireworks Close Out Canada Day in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipm8N6aDdBA A spectacular light show over Cobourg Harbour provided the perfect finale to Canada Day celebrations in Cobourg on Tuesday,
Photo Gallery – Video – Hundreds Celebrate Canada Day in Cobourg Despite Sweltering Heat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWx6OUQrEdY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6D9uyD9233Y Hot temperatures didn't stop residents and visitors from celebrating Canada's 159th birthday in Cobourg on Tuesday. With temperatures climbing above
Photo Gallery – Video – Fireworks And More Light Up the Sky in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcRgSCu-ZLw They weren’t fireworks that ushered in Canada Day in Cobourg. Well, for the most part, they weren’t. Although a handful of
Town of Cobourg Residents Reminded to Take Heat Precautions
(Today's Northumberland file photos) Municipal cooling centres available for temporary relief The Town of Cobourg would like to advise all residents
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Video – Photo Gallery – Multicultural Festival Brings the World to Cobourg’s Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kRQA2I8HHk Cobourg celebrated the diversity that helps define the community during a vibrant Multicultural Festival held at Rotary Harbourfront Park
Photo Gallery – Video – Hundreds Celebrate Canada Day in Cobourg Despite Sweltering Heat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWx6OUQrEdY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6D9uyD9233Y Hot temperatures didn't stop residents and visitors from celebrating Canada's 159th birthday in Cobourg on Tuesday. With temperatures climbing above
Photo Gallery – Video – Fireworks And More Light Up the Sky in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcRgSCu-ZLw They weren’t fireworks that ushered in Canada Day in Cobourg. Well, for the most part, they weren’t. Although a handful of
Video – Photo Gallery – Skid Steer Fire at Emterra Material Recovery Facility Brings Heavy Fire Response
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Piy3d3IUvc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4QFKDXgpHQ Firefighters from Alnwick/Haldimand Township responded to a fire at the Emterra Environmental Material Recovery Facility on Edwardson Road, just
Video – Photo Gallery – Busy Weekend at Cobourg’s Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fafnFvOxnCU&t=244s It was a busy weekend along Cobourg’s waterfront as thousands of visitors enjoyed the warm weather, Victoria Beach, 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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Marc Mercier’s Hockey Journey from Timmins to Toronto, Cobourg and Cambridge Too
By – David McPherson/Ontario Hockey Association COLLINGWOOD, ON – Ontario Hockey Association Chairman Marc Mercier and Ontario Junior Hockey League
Video – A Dream Come True for Cobourg Hockey Player Picked in the First Round of the OHL Draft
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq52lR02ATE What a week it has been for Cobourg's Lauchlan Whelan. The 15-year-old hockey standout is still trying to take it
Lauchlan Whelan Drafted by Windsor Spitfires
Cobourg’s Lauchlan Whelan was a first round pick Friday night at the 2026 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection draft
Municipality of Port Hope Receives $158,200 from Jays Care Foundation
At a Blue Jays watch party yesterday, Port Hope baseball fans, young athletes and community members received exciting news:
Video – Photo Gallery – Toronto Blue Jays Rally to Beat the Baltimore Orioles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-h87bX5jdU Over 41,000 people watched the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at the