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Cobourg Declares Climate Emergency
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Town of Cobourg joined 462 other Canadian municipalities in declaring a climate emergency at Monday's
Cobourg Council Plans Follow-Up to October Opioid Roundtable
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Councillor Adam Bureau was so encouraged by the Oct. 1 roundtable event on opioid addiction that
Former Addict Urges Reliable Harm-Reduction Measures
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Compassion for the opoid-addicted was the concern of one presenter at Monday's committee-of-the-whole Cobourg council meeting. As
Transition House and Neighbours Clash
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Transition House was a good neighbour for 17 years – but that relationship with the Chapel
Clarity is Needed in Wheels Contracts
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland It was not certain if the crisis Councillor Aaron Burchat described at Monday's committee-of-the-whole council meeting
Cobourg Council Plans Public Event on Flooding
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Colin Bromley has previously addressed Cobourg council on a big gap in its Waterfront User Needs
Cobourg Endorses Phase-Out of Bottled Water at Municipal Facilities and Events
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland A six-part motion passed Monday at the committee-of-the-whole meeting of Cobourg council will greatly reduce the
Esplanade Will Continue To Be a One-Way Street
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The experiment at the Esplanade that Cobourg council began last April was adopted as a permanent
Rotary President Thanks Cobourg for Its Support
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Rotary Club of Cobourg president Don Owen made a brief presentation at Cobourg council's committee-of-the-whole meeting
Northumberland County Announces Its First RentSmart Grads
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Five local landlords and eight residents are being hailed as the first in Northumberland County to
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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