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Cobourg Council – Downtown Needs Your Help, Councillors Urge
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Two councillors took a moment at this week's meeting to urge everyone to support local businesses
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Will Apply for Safe Restart Funding
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council this week directed Treasurer Ian Davey to apply for funding under Phase 2 of
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Proclaims Dyslexia Awareness Month
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland In response to a letter from Viola Lyons, Cobourg council this week declared October as Dyslexia
Cobourg Council – Unveiling is an Invitation Event, Mayor Reminds Everyone
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Saturday's big unveiling of the statue honouring Fern Blodgett Sunde in Victoria Park is an important
Cobourg Council – Chorley Provides Recreation Report
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland As fall begins, Councillor Emily Chorley took a moment at council this week to report on
Cobourg Council – Veteran Firefighter Remembered
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Members of council took a moment this week to extend condolences to the family of Don
Cobourg Council – Hall of Famer Remembered
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's' Northumberland Cobourg councillors this week paid tribute to the late Gord Brooks on his recent passing –
Cobourg Council – Meetings for 2021 Are Set
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland With 2020 drawing to a close, Cobourg council this week approved its 2021 meeting schedule. Most dates
Exclusive – Port Hope Mayor Asks Premier For Help In Shutting Down Fall Salmon Fishing Along The Ganny
Exclusive - Port Hope Mayor Bob Sanderson said if he had his wish, salmon fishing would be banned along
Northumberland County – Help Inform Plans for Maintenance and Renewal of Local Infrastructure Through Online Survey
Northumberland County is enhancing asset management plans to prioritize investments in local infrastructure in order to ensure sustainable service
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Video – Parkrun Welcomes Participants in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM8zk8QSVIU The number of participants is increasing as word spreads about Parkrun in Cobourg. Parkruns are free, weekly community events for
Video – Dredger Undergoing Repairs After Taking On Water
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BTznhUxG1g Cobourg’s dredger has been out of commission for a few days undergoing repairs. The dredge used for removing accumulated sand
Rotary Club of Northumberland Sunrise Announces $25,000 Grant in Celebration of 25th Anniversary
The Rotary Club of Northumberland Sunrise announced at its 25th Anniversary celebration on Thursday May 2nd, the launch of
Video – Homeless in Cobourg’s Victoria Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LayiuxJPvI0 A Cobourg woman and says she has no where else to go - so she and her boyfriend have
Video – Beautiful Saturday in Cobourg’s Victoria Park – Sort of
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OeAaZ5hWSA While other people were enjoying outdoor activities in Victoria Park on Saturday, May 10, 2025, by-law and Cobourg Police
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Video – Parkrun Welcomes Participants in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM8zk8QSVIU The number of participants is increasing as word spreads about Parkrun in Cobourg. Parkruns are free, weekly community events for
Video – Start of the Sailing Season with the Boats in the Water in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMOtSY2w_Bg Fifty-three-sailboats were hoisted into Cobourg Harbour on Saturday, May 10, 2025. The sailboats were lined up on Friday around the
Breaking News – Video – Home Destroyed by Fire in Alnwick/Haldimand Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZIvX8iWCkk A home was destroyed by fire on Sunday, May 11, 2025 in Alnwick/Haldimand Township. Shortly before noon on Sunday, numerous
Video – Nawautin Sanctuary – Natures Photo Gallery
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx1GwTCC_g8 (Photo gallery) Another beautiful evening at Nawautin Sanctuary in Alnwick/Haldimand Township on Friday, May 9, 2025. Spring and sprung and there
Video – Poemtown Unveils “Picnic on Poetry” in Victoria Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QS-U7u0-bUQ The unveiling of Picnic on Poetry was held in Victoria Park in Cobourg on Monday, April 28, 2025. On Friday,
- 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
- Sports
- AllBaseballHockey
Wakely Advances with Barrie Colts in OHL Playoffs
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Port Hope’s Dalyn Wakely and the Barrie Colts have advanced to the Ontario Hockey League’s Eastern
Wakely and Miedema to Meet in Game 7 with OHL Clubs
(Photo gallery) The second-round Ontario Hockey League playoff series between the Kingston Frontenacs and Barrie Colts is heading to a
Local Players Facing Off in OHL Playoff Series
Cobourg’s Ethan Miedema of the Kingston Frontenacs and Port Hope’s Dalyn Wakely of the Barrie Colts are currently squaring
Video – 17th Annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxPUhl56_Ck The 17th annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament kicked off on Friday night at the Jack Burger Sports
Video – Old Puckers Raise Money for Ed’s House
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFisEpWoMVo A special presentation was held at the Cobourg Community Centre on Friday, March 28, 2025 before a charity hockey