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Cobourg Looks at Returning Christmas Magic to Victoria Park
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland At its committee-of-the-whole meeting Monday, Cobourg council voted to set up an ad hoc committee to examine
Cobourg Opts in for Cannabis Retailing – Barely
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg council did heed the near-consensus of the town's citizens – expressed both through an on-line survey
Sign Bylaw Relief Sought for Burger King in Cobourg
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland A Burger King without a sign is not in the cards, if the request Cobourg council has
Cobourg Council Will Seek New Ombudsman, Integrity Commissioner and Closed-Meeting Investigator
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland At Monday's committee-of-the-whole meeting, Cobourg council voted to make three jobs of one, and to issue an
Cobourg Council Reviews New Procedural Bylaw Thoroughly
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland At its first committee-of-the-whole meeting Monday, the new Cobourg council took the time for a thorough review
Cobourg Begins 2019 Budget Process and Engages Public to Participate
Public encouraged to participate by attending Public Budget Meeting and to provide feedback. The Town of Cobourg is in the
Standing Room Only At Cobourg Mayor’s Levee
The 2019 Mayor’s Levee in Victoria Hall was one of the most well attended in recent years. It was standing
2019 Operating and Capital Budgets Approved by Municipality of Port Hope Council
At the final meeting of the year, Municipality of Port Hope Council approved the 2019 Operating and Capital budgets,
Northumberland County – Local Families Benefit from One-Time Child-Care Break
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland In partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Education, the County of Northumberland is supporting parents hit by
What’s Open – What’s Not In Cobourg and Northumberland County
Cobourg Announces Holiday Scheduling Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland The Town of Cobourg has announced its holiday scheduling – for office hours and
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Your Chance To Win Tickets to Opening Night of “Heartbreak Hits: Billboard in Concert” at the Capitol Theatre
Rob Kempson, Artistic Director of the Capitol Theatre Port Hope, has shared details of the company’s first musical offerings
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
Northumberland County OAFVC Fees Will Rise
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County council's Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning Committee voted Wednesday in support of increased
Northumberland County Has a Golden Triangle
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County Director of Planning, Development and Strategic Initiatives Dwayne Campbell says Northumberland County should benefit
Community Liaison Committee Needs Another Year
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Originally envisioned as a one-year project to establish positive communications between the county homeless shelter at
- Photo Galleries
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
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – No Sign of Elderly Man Missing from Retirement Home
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xx3ZPaACkCo Searchers will resume their search for a elderly person who went missing from a Cobourg retirement on Monday evening. It’s
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Mayor and Council Welcome 2026 with New Year Levee
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAvFQZlNQSo Cobourg Mayor and Council’s New Year’s 2026 took place at Victoria Hall on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Kicking off the
Video – Photo Gallery – Feeling Blessed to Watch the Sunset Over Lake Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsAHY3NBcl4 What a beautiful sunset on the second day of the new year. As a weather front moved past Cobourg 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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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
Oshawa FireWolves of the NLL Sign Contract with Defenseman Kyle Rubisch
The Oshawa FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) have agreed to a one-year contract with defenseman Kyle Rubisch,
Video – Mayor Enjoys a Round of Disc Golf in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGuQoOGRDD8 Although he was beat by a rookie, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland enjoyed a round of disc golf in Cobourg