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LeMarchant Blames Cleveland, Council for Victoria Hall High-Rise Dispute
Mayoral candidate says Cobourg taxpayers face legal costs and planning risks as eight-storey development heads to Ontario Land Tribunal Mayoral
Cobourg Mayor Files Complaint with Ontario Ombudsman Against All Members of Cobourg Council
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Below is a press releases issued by Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland on October 15, 2026 Mayor of
Videos – Cobourg Mayor and Deputy Mayor Debates Held at Lions Centre
Watch the videos below to hear directly from the candidates as they discuss issues facing Cobourg and their plans
Cleveland Denies Bullying CAO, Accuses Councillors of Blocking Questions on Town’s Financial Crisis
Mayor Lucas Cleveland is pushing back against accusations that he bullied and interrogated Cobourg Chief Administrative Officer Tracey Vaughan
Video -Cleveland Accuses Councillors of Bullying, Raises Questions About Closed Door Discussions Following Tumultuous Council Meeting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNzpzOBKv08 Cobourg mayor says he will continue pushing for answers about financial concerns, past council decisions and recommendations he says
Video – ‘When Are You Going to Stop Electioneering?’ Brian Darling Blasts Mayor Cleveland in Heated Council Showdown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fMqi7GOpZo ‘Dog and pony show,’ ‘bullying’ and ‘ramble’: Councillor unleashes on mayor as questions about Cobourg’s troubled finances ignite a
Special Cobourg Council Meeting Called for October 13, 2026
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Town of Cobourg Legislative Services Division would like to inform all residents that pursuant to
Video – Today’s Northumberland Puts Five Questions to Cobourg’s Mayoral Candidates
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ov7FbcdJ2g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvzCC-AZ0Po https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XY02UxqvqNo Lucas Cleveland, Nicole Beatty and Max LeMarchant respond to questions on 310 Division Street, homelessness, council relationships, strong mayor
Alnwick/Haldimand Township Deputy Mayor Candidates’ Event Brings Calls for Change
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Both in-person at Fenella Hall and via Zoom, almost 100 people attended Thursday night's debate for
Cobourg May Continue Poet Laureate Tradition
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland As Cobourg's second Poet Laureate, Ted Amsden would like to see the town continue to have
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Video – From Chilly Morning to Glorious Sunset Along Cobourg’s Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cz8sTUX1ldQ What began as a chilly autumn morning ended with a spectacular sunset over Lake Ontario on Saturday, October 17,
Video – Photo Gallery – Nearly 100 Turn Out for 13th Annual Kilometers for Kids in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTZgeXmSDeg Despite a chilly, brisk morning, nearly 100 people gathered outside Victoria Hall in Cobourg on Saturday, October 17, for
Video – Photo Gallery – Five Anglers Charged During Salmon Run Patrol Along Ganaraska River
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gexiBkL-lVU Five anglers along the Ganaraska River were charged with fishing in a protected fish sanctuary on Saturday, October 17,
Video – Campfire Burning Inside Cobourg Ecology Garden Gazebo Prompts Early-Morning Fire Response
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSq9HnVi9XE A campfire burning inside a gazebo at the Cobourg Ecology Garden prompted an early-morning response from Cobourg firefighters on
LeMarchant Blames Cleveland, Council for Victoria Hall High-Rise Dispute
Mayoral candidate says Cobourg taxpayers face legal costs and planning risks as eight-storey development heads to Ontario Land Tribunal Mayoral
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Video – Photo Gallery – Nearly 100 Turn Out for 13th Annual Kilometers for Kids in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTZgeXmSDeg Despite a chilly, brisk morning, nearly 100 people gathered outside Victoria Hall in Cobourg on Saturday, October 17, for
Video – Photo Gallery – Five Anglers Charged During Salmon Run Patrol Along Ganaraska River
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gexiBkL-lVU Five anglers along the Ganaraska River were charged with fishing in a protected fish sanctuary on Saturday, October 17,
Video – Come Join Cobourg’s Ghost Walks — If You Dare
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PiMqARyOvg As darkness falls over Cobourg, the town’s historic streets take on a different atmosphere, where stories of restless spirits,
Video – Photo Gallery – MNR Officers Patrol Ganaraska River as Salmon Fishing Season Continues
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5FGFhOA0mI Anglers returned to the Ganaraska River on Thursday, October 15, as fishing resumed and the annual salmon run entered
Video – Thanksgiving Spirit On Display As Northumberland Residents Give Generously
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y76rvY3QGDs The Thanksgiving spirit was on full display Saturday in Port Hope as shoppers opened their hearts — and their
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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