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Year: 2026
Ontario Relaxing Alcohol Restrictions in Provincial Parks
Province giving adults more freedom to responsibly enjoy alcohol throughout park grounds and beaches Just in time for summer, the
Nicole Beatty Announces Run for Mayor of Cobourg
Cobourg Deputy Mayor Nicole Beatty has announced her candidacy for Mayor in the 2026 municipal election. A lifelong resident
Belleville Police – Belleville Man Charged with Break and Enter (Name Released)
On April 9th, Belleville Police responded to a community organization in the city’s east end following a report of
Cobourg Mayor Issues Statement Concerning AI Generated Meme
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland has released a statement on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 concerning a meme
Ontario Protecting Workers’ Paycheques by Banning Uniform Charges at Large Companies
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Proposed STAR Act would also strengthen oversight and transparency of talent agencies to protect entertainment workers As
Questions Remain But Catholic School Board Clarifies Police Statement Following Threats
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board is clarifying details released by Cobourg
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – Second “Swatting” Incident in Two Days Sends Shockwaves Through Cobourg School Community
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzp1IoK41Y4 Fear and anxiety gripped another Cobourg school on Tuesday after a reported active shooter threat—later determined to be false—triggered
Cinderella: The Enhanted Edition Is For All Ages
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland VOS Theatre loves a chance to share some magic, and the stories don't come more magical
In My Opinion – In an Age of Instant Information, Silence Is No Longer Neutral
Cobourg, like every community today, exists in a constant information environment where news no longer waits for a press
Video – Photo Gallery – RCMP Black Hawk Helicopter Activity on Cobourg Lakeshore Part of Large Multi-Agency Security Training Exercise
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60DtjQLxMpM A series of dramatic helicopter landings, tactical movements off the Cobourg shoreline, and coordinated emergency response activity at Cobourg’s
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E-Scooters Remain Illegal on Cobourg Roads as Town Stays Out of Provincial Pilot Program
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Despite their growing popularity across Ontario, and what might be a surprise to electric scooters owners
Lakelands Public Health Provides Notice of Cybersecurity Incident
Currently no evidence that information has been misused for fraudulent purposesOn January 29, 2026, Lakelands Public Health (formed through the
Video – Quick-Thinking Cobourg Man Rescues Paddle Boarder Blown Into Lake Ontario During Sudden Storm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXTBCYUzBko (Paul Devlin (glasses) rescuing a person on Lake Ontario on July 1) A Cobourg man is being credited with saving
Exclusive – Video – Photo Gallery – Minor Copper Theft Results in Major Cleanup Costs for Lakefront Utilities
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19yBz0-w41o&t=137s What appeared to be a minor copper theft has resulted in a massive environmental cleanup that could ultimately cost
Video – Photo Gallery – Trenton’s Delayed Canada Day Fireworks Light Up the Night
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9Onw9zX96A They were delayed by a day because of the weather, but the wait was well worth it as the
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Exclusive – Video – Photo Gallery – Minor Copper Theft Results in Major Cleanup Costs for Lakefront Utilities
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19yBz0-w41o&t=137s What appeared to be a minor copper theft has resulted in a massive environmental cleanup that could ultimately cost
Video – Photo Gallery – Trenton’s Delayed Canada Day Fireworks Light Up the Night
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9Onw9zX96A They were delayed by a day because of the weather, but the wait was well worth it as the
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
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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