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Cobourg Councillors Report Positive AMO Experience
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg councillors who attended the Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference last month reported a positive
Batman Would Be Proud
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Everyone who had a jacket was flapping it at the bat that circled Cobourg council chambers
Council Gets Update on Upcoming Climate Action Plan
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland County of Northumberland environmental officer and climate-change co-ordinator Judy Smith gave Cobourg council an update on
Fishing in Cobourg Is Too Affordable and Accessible, Speaker Says
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland The affordable and accessible fishing at Cobourg's harbour is backfiring, Roger Magnan told council at its
Council Hears Luster Fades for Cobourg Harbour
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg harbour is no longer the jewel of the Lake Ontario shoreline, boater John King warned
Cobourg Cares About The Opioid Epidemic
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg Councillor Adam Bureau shared his personal story at council's committee-of-the-whole meeting this week to explain
Christmas Magic Returns to Victoria Park
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Look for Christmas Magic in Cobourg to return to Victoria Park this holiday season. Meeting as a
VIDEO – Bat On The Loose Livens Up Cobourg Council
To view the unedited video click HERE It's no secret that a good portion of the time municipal councils are
Public Encouraged to Participate in Cobourg’s 2020 Public Budget Consultation Meeting
The Town of Cobourg is currently in the process of preparing its 2020 Municipal Operating & Capital Budget and
Breaking News – Cobourg Appoints Ian Davey as Interim Chief Administrative Officer
The Town of Cobourg has appointed Ian Davey as the Interim Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) effective August 30, 2019
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Goose Found in Cobourg Harbour Likely Died from Avian Influenza
There has been a “presumptive positive” for avian influenza in a goose from Cobourg sent to the Canadian Wildlife
New Child Care Spaces in Northumberland Expand Access for Families
Fifty children will move from waiting lists to new child care spaces by January 20th, with an additional 82
Breaking News – Video – Colborne Man Killed in Multi-Vehicle Collision on Highway 401
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjTa_B3N1Lw One person was killed in a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 401 west of Cobourg on Thursday, January 16, 2025. Emergency
Phase Three Tender Issued for Walton Street Reconstruction in Port Hope
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Municipality of Port Hope has opened the tender process to hire a contractor for Phase
Smoke Detector Sends Cobourg Fire Department to Transition House Numerous Times
(Today's Northumberland file photo) In these cases, Cobourg Fire has responded to four instances of smoke detected at the shelter: Three
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Breaking News – Video – Colborne Man Killed in Multi-Vehicle Collision on Highway 401
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjTa_B3N1Lw One person was killed in a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 401 west of Cobourg on Thursday, January 16, 2025. Emergency
Video – Cobourg Firefighters Training at Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kzy4MNzw-w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gvGWi3NcoU Members of the Cobourg Fire Department spent Sunday evening practicing ice water rescue at the boat launch in Cobourg
Breaking News – Video – Driver Airlifted Following Collision on Highway 401 in the Municipality of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCDf_OAcPkE One person was airlifted from the scene following a single vehicle collision on Highway 401 on Thursday, January 9,
Video – Concerns Raised After A Number of Birds Found Dead in Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQu-Ow-YWaM Concerns are being raised after a number of birds were found dead along the shoreline in Cobourg Harbour. On Sunday,
Breaking News – Video – Wicklow Home Destroyed by Fire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rhmQw1OLJU A home south of Wicklow was destroyed by fire on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Alnwick/Haldimand Township Fire Department were called
- 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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BFSC Gets Set to Welcome Skate Canada Regional Synchronized Skating Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyZxp4Uk5Og For the second year in a row, the Baltimore Figure Skating Club is hosting a Skate Ontario Regional Synchronized
Ontario Ladies Novice Singles Championship – Gold for Laura Mounce of Cobourg
The Cobourg lawn bowling club was the host venue for the 2024 Ontario ladies novice singles championship on Saturday
Video – The World’s Best Disc Golfers Compete at Haute Goat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SP8jYaYqwE Some of the world’s top disc golfers are taking part in a competition at Haute Goat in the Municipality
Port Hope Youth Earns Silver in Provincial Lacrosse Tournament
As he prepares for Grade 10 at St. Mary Secondary School in Cobourg, lacrosse star Landon Kenny is thanking
Northumberland Street Hockey Festival Takes Place in Cobourg in Support of Northumberland Hills Hospital
Get ready to hit the pavement and score big as the Northumberland Street Hockey Festival makes its triumphant return