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Cobourg Council Does About-Face On Raises
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland The raise Cobourg council voted for itself last week at committee-of-the-whole was defeated this week by a
Cobourg Council Should Have More On Sidbrook Info By August
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Last week's debate at Cobourg council's committee-of-the-whole meeting on property-standards enforcement at the former Sidbrook Private Hospital
Cobourg Council Hears Summer News
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland With summer close at hand, Cobourg Councillor Emily Chorley reported at this week's council meeting that the
Funds Approved for Cobourg Library Repairs
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg council voted this week to tap the provincial Building Efficiencies fund for $15,000 for work on
Northumberland County Recognizes National Public Works Week
Northumberland County Council has proclaimed the week of May 19 to be National Public Works Week in Northumberland, in
Town of Cobourg Awards Role of Artistic and Creative Consultant
Antonio Sarmiento set to develop a strategic and operational plan for the Concert Hall at Victoria Hall. The Town of
Cobourg Prepares To Host Turkey Trot
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland A popular YMCA fundraiser will move from Hamilton Township to Cobourg, as Cobourg council voted at this
June Is Pride Month In The Town of Cobourg
Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland A big ceremonial flag-raising at Victoria Hall June 3 will see the Pride flag go up in
New Waste Measures Could Increase Diversion Rate To 75%
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Northumberland County manager of environmental and technical services Adam McCue shared glad tidings of innovative waste collection
Town Criers’ Competition Is On In Cobourg And Grafton
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland It's official – Cobourg will serve as one of the host locations for the Ontario Guild of
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Port Hope – 2025 Year In Review
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Now live on the Municipality of Port Hope's website – the 2025 Year In Review. A Friday-afternoon
Local Players in OHL U16 Showcase in Peterborough This Week
Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan will compete Tuesday and Wednesday at the Ontario Hockey League’s U16 Top Prospects Showcase
Current Competes at World Cross Country Running Championships, Signs Nike Contract
Kate Current, originally from Precious Corners just north of Cobourg, competed for Canada in the mixed relay at the
Video – Photo Gallery – Memorable Wedding Photos on Cobourg Pier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7EBaPJOqFk It was a beautiful day for a wedding on Friday, January 9, 2026 in Cobourg. A Peterborough couple came down
Video – Photo Gallery – Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto Is More Than Aquatic Life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQpReEJ-A8M There was much more than just aquatic life at Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto on Friday, January 9, 2026. Walking into
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Video – Photo Gallery – Memorable Wedding Photos on Cobourg Pier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7EBaPJOqFk It was a beautiful day for a wedding on Friday, January 9, 2026 in Cobourg. A Peterborough couple came down
Video – Photo Gallery – Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto Is More Than Aquatic Life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQpReEJ-A8M There was much more than just aquatic life at Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto on Friday, January 9, 2026. Walking into
Video – Photo Gallery – What A Difference A Day Makes for Toronto Skyline
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLhcUxFr0S0 With weather changing daily, so does the skyline of Toronto. Over the course of Friday and Saturday, Today’s Northumberland was
Video – Photo Gallery – Encapsulating Wonder of Mother Nature
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75ybcjd5CBU The encapsulating beauty of the sun setting along Lake Ontario draws people in the summer and winter. Thursday (January 8,
Video – Photo Gallery – Snow Cleared from Downtown Cobourg Overnight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYPrUS11zsQ A fleet of construction vehicles including a grader, dump trucks and more rolled into downtown Cobourg shortly after midnight
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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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Local Players in OHL U16 Showcase in Peterborough This Week
Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan will compete Tuesday and Wednesday at the Ontario Hockey League’s U16 Top Prospects Showcase
Current Competes at World Cross Country Running Championships, Signs Nike Contract
Kate Current, originally from Precious Corners just north of Cobourg, competed for Canada in the mixed relay at the
Cobourg Cougars Head Into New Year with Lengthy Losing Streak
The Cobourg Cougars junior A hockey club will look to reverse its fortunes after the calendar flips to 2026. Following
Port Hope’s Owen Beck Scores First NHL Goal
(Photo courtesy of Montreal Canadiens) In his 21st NHL game, Port Hope’s Owen Beck scored the first goal of his
OJHL Prospect Series will have games in Cobourg and Feature Local Players
Rosters were announced recently for the Zach Hyman Ontario Junior Hockey League Prospect Series and feature a number of