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Cobourg Police Auxiliary Offers Safety Audits
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Councillor Debra McCarthy shared news of a new Cobourg Police auxiliary program at the July council meeting. It's
Still Room for Masters of Disaster at the Cobourg Community Centre
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland For sheer excitement, Councillor Debra McCarthy believes it would be hard to beat the Masters of Disasters
Cobourg Fire Department Welcomes Parking-Lot Work
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Visitors to Cobourg's fire hall will have an easier go of the parking lot, with work approved
Cobourg Forestry Master Plan Previewed
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg councillors heard a presentation on the final draft of the Urban Forestry Master Plan at its
Cobourg Finalizes Compliance Audit Committee for 2018 Election
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland One of the pieces needed for the 2018 municipal elections has fallen into place for Cobourg, with
Cobourg Council Hears Plans to Honour a Pioneer
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg council heard plans at its July meeting to honour a pioneering female hero of the Second
Mandy Martin Running For Mayor of Cramahe Township
July 17, 2018 Mandy Martin for Mayor: candidate papers filed CRAMAHE TOWNSHIP — It’s time for a change in Cramahe Township. Let’s make
Victoria Hall Clock Under Repair
Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The convenience of glancing at the Victoria Hall clock tower to learn the time is not something
Northumberland County Council Approves Sweeper Purchase
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Northumberland County council has approved the $310,000 purchase of new sweeper equipment that will offer increased efficiency. At
Northumberland County Commends Long-Serving Employees
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland As a corporation that takes pride in its employee-employer culture, Northumberland County is pleased to plan twice-yearly
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Video – Bewdley’s Lily Ryan Competing at National Track Meet in Calgary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AC1fFXy-AGs&t=6s Lily Ryan is competing this weekend at the outdoor national track and field championships for her age group in
Lower Trent Conservation Watershed Region Announces Low Water Condition
With streamflows across our watershed significantly lower than normal over the past 2 months and into August, Level 1
Federal Funding Helps Port Hope Floodplain Mapping
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Municipality of Port Hope is undertaking new floodplain mapping projects to better understand flood risks
Update – Video – Clean-Up Continues After Fuel Spill in Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXyxSrrFYWg The Town of Cobourg would like to provide an update to the community on efforts to remediate a fuel
Video – Numerous Resources Respond to Fuel Spill in Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fM0oiIeGygs A number of resources responded to a fuel spill in Cobourg Harbour on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Reports indicate that
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – Friends for Life Bike Rally Stops in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DP5rMHUqUhA By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Many local residents got a chance for a close-up look at this year's Friends For Life
Video – Photo Gallery – Inspiring Others at Cobourg Sandcastle Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5dRKsvbrFQ It was a perfect day for the Cobourg Sandcastle Festival on Saturday, August 2, 2025. A number of Master Sculptors
Video – Photo Gallery – Aquino Weekend Brings Visitors to Canadian Tank Museum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4sAV7Wseac The Canadian Tank Museum held their annual Aquino Tank Weekend in Oshawa. The event is billed as the largest historical
Video – Photo Gallery – Protesting Homelessness Gets Heated in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwrsBeiYsDY A protest against housing got just as heated as the weather in downtown Cobourg on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Chance
Video – Photo Gallery – Piping Down The Sun Tradition Continues in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObeNtXZ8qb0 Members of the Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums are continuing their tradition of piping down the sun at Cobourg
- 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
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Major Series Lacrosse season over for Cobourg Kodiaks
Six straight losses to conclude the regular season eliminated the Cobourg Kodiaks from Major Series Lacrosse playoff contention. The final
Kodiaks Falls to Excelsiors in Brampton in Major Series Lacrosse Action
The Cobourg Kodiaks lost their fourth straight Major Series Lacrosse game Thursday night 16-9 to the host Brampton Excelsiors. It
Video – Tucker Williams Continues to Make Big Strides in Lacrosse Development
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESDa5eT__CA Already very accomplished for his age at 14, Baltimore’s Tucker Williams simply just loves playing lacrosse. “People say it’s the
Cobourg’s MacNiel Drafted by Montreal Canadians
Andrew MacNiel of Cobourg was selected in the sixth round, 189th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens at the 2025
Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Inducts Class of 2025
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Announced last March, a sixth group of inductees was welcomed to the Cobourg and District Sports