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Cobourg Will Try Again for Victoria Hall Repairs
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg council voted at this week's committee-of-the-whole to take another kick at the can on specialized
Cobourg Continues Supportive Tradition With Habitat For Humanity
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland The Town of Cobourg has traditionally given Habitat For Humanity Northumberland a 50% break on development
Cobourg Advisory Committees Review Past Year and Look Ahead
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland The advisory committees that serve the Town of Cobourg got their moment in the spotlight at
Cobourg Council Approves Sidewalk Priority Plan
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Passionate opposition from residents of Abbott Boulevard in 2017 and residents of Northwood Drive in 2018
Cobourg Council Reviews Insurance Bill
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg council agreed at this week's committee-of-the-whole meeting to a renewal of its insurance, albeit at
Cobourg – Pet Licensing Goes Electronic
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland The way the Town of Cobourg issues dog tags is changing, following a staff report to
Heather Sadler Named Cramahe Township Senior Planner
The Municipality of Cramahe Township is pleased to announce the appointment of Heather Sadler as Senior Planner. “We welcome Heather’s
Town of Cobourg Commences LAV III Monument Site Preparations
The Town of Cobourg is pleased to announce that site preparation for the Light Armoured Vehicle III (LAV) Monument
Safety Audit of Cobourg Harbour Proves Controversial
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Shanna Reid and Patrick D'Almada were among the Lifesaving Society team engaged by the Town of
CIP Costs To Decrease After Cobourg Council Vote
Cobourg council's review of this year's CIP recommendations at Monday's committee-of-the-whole meeting should result in a savings over projected
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Ontario Rewards Peterborough With More Than $1.6 Million Through the Building Faster Fund
Funding rewards municipalities for progress toward housing starts The Ontario government is rewarding the City of Peterborough with $1,653,397 through
Rhinovirus Outbreak at Golden Plough Lodge Expands to Facility-Wide Status
(Today's Northumberland file photo) A Rhinovirus outbreak at Golden Plough Lodge has expanded beyond the McMillan Garden resident home area
Municipality of Port Hope Responds to Wildland Fire Smoke and Poor Air Quality
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Municipality of Port Hope is reminding residents that smoke from numerous wildland fires burning across
Road Line Painting Season Underway Across Northumberland County
(Northumberland County photo) Northumberland County and its local municipalities are beginning the annual road line painting program, an important seasonal
Habitat Broadens Its Focus Beyond Building
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland People associate Habitat for Humanity with building affordable housing – but in the interests of housing
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – What a Scorcher of a Day!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5NUbMVT57s The word on everyone's lips throughout Tuesday, July 14, 2026, was simple: hot. With temperatures climbing above 30°C, anyone spending
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Ecology Garden Celebrates 30 Years with Community Tribute
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_2TJ5jOpCo Volunteers, community leaders and residents gathered Sunday afternoon to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Cobourg Ecology Garden, recognizing
Video – Wrong-Way Drivers Continue to Create Safety Concerns on One-Way Street in Downtown Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoPmX0b1mTI Motorists continuing to drive the wrong way on a one-way street in downtown Cobourg are creating an ongoing safety
Video – Photo Gallery – 30th Annual Lakeside Antique & Classic Car Show Draws Crowds While Supporting Ed’s House Hospice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xO5cUzixe0 More than 200 antique and classic vehicles filled Victoria Park on Saturday, July 11, as the 30th Annual Lakeside
Video – Photo Gallery – Over 50 Drivers Charged During Week-Long Distracted Driving Initiative on Highway 401
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6y2IYpxzXk Northumberland OPP wrapped up a week-long distracted driving enforcement initiative along Highway 401, laying 51 distracted driving charges over
- 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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- AllBaseballHockey
Local Players, Coach Part of New GMHL Team in Brighton
By Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League will have a second team in Northumberland County for
World-Class Achievement Recognized at Annual CDSHF Induction
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland A seventh contingent of star athletes has been inducted into the Cobourg and District Sports Hall
Marc Mercier’s Hockey Journey from Timmins to Toronto, Cobourg and Cambridge Too
By – David McPherson/Ontario Hockey Association COLLINGWOOD, ON – Ontario Hockey Association Chairman Marc Mercier and Ontario Junior Hockey League
Video – A Dream Come True for Cobourg Hockey Player Picked in the First Round of the OHL Draft
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq52lR02ATE What a week it has been for Cobourg's Lauchlan Whelan. The 15-year-old hockey standout is still trying to take it
Lauchlan Whelan Drafted by Windsor Spitfires
Cobourg’s Lauchlan Whelan was a first round pick Friday night at the 2026 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection draft