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Year: 2026
Half-Load Restrictions in Effect Starting March 2 in Cobourg
Commercial vehicles will be restricted to half-loads on designated streets within the Town of Cobourg starting on Monday, March
Cobourg Police – Cobourg Woman Charged with Impaired, Cobourg Man Charged Fail to Comply (No Names Released)
Traffic stop early Sunday morning leads to impaired charges. On February 22, 2026, at approximately 2:00 a.m., police on general
Cobourg Police Service Board Provides Update on Chief of Police Recruitment
The Cobourg Police Service Board provided an update this morning at its regular Board meeting on the ongoing recruitment
Job Posting Is Up for VandeGraaf Successor
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The job posting is now up to recruit the Cobourg Police Service's 14th Chief, Vice-Chair Sean
Cobourg Police Chief Reports on Recent Drug Seizure
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The monthly Chief's Report at Tuesday's meeting of the Cobourg Police Services Board
WSIB – Cobourg Police Goes From One of the Worst in the Province to One of the Best
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Not so long ago, the number of Cobourg Police Service members off on disability was cause
Ontario Increasing Access to Dementia Care in Long-Term Care Homes
New dementia care program is launching in 17 homes to connect residents to innovative, specialized supports The Ontario government is
Peterborough County OPP – Intimate Partner Violence Incident Leads to Attempted Murder Charge
The Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a residence in Peterborough County for
Township of Alnwick/Haldimand Approves 2026 Budget
The Council of the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand approved the 2026 Budget at the February 11, 2026 Special Council Meeting. After
All-Canadian Enigma Portrayed in All-Original Production
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland While the mystery of Tom Thomson's death continues to fascinate, Shipyard Kitchen Party have written a
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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
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 Galleries
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
- Crime
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