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New-Look Northumberland County Council Following Municipal Elections
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Only three current members of Northumberland County council will return for the 2026-2030 term. County council is formed
Video – Lucas Cleveland Re-Elected Cobourg Mayor as Adam Bureau Wins Deputy Mayor Race
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fe-wxTsae1g Cleveland secures second term with 4,524 votes as voters elect three new councillors and send a message to town
Flags at Half-Staff in Cobourg in Honour of Fallen Canadian Armed Forces Members
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Town of Cobourg would like to advise residents that at the request of the Mayor,
Video – Photo Gallery – Beneath the Paint: Hidden Rot Reveals Extent of Victoria Hall Clock Tower Restoration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beCjhd_KEQg From the streets of downtown Cobourg, Victoria Hall’s iconic clock tower continues to stand proudly above the historic municipal
LeMarchant Blames Cleveland, Council for Victoria Hall High-Rise Dispute
Mayoral candidate says Cobourg taxpayers face legal costs and planning risks as eight-storey development heads to Ontario Land Tribunal Mayoral
Cobourg Mayor Files Complaint with Ontario Ombudsman Against All Members of Cobourg Council
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Below is a press releases issued by Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland on October 15, 2026 Mayor of
Videos – Cobourg Mayor and Deputy Mayor Debates Held at Lions Centre
Watch the videos below to hear directly from the candidates as they discuss issues facing Cobourg and their plans
Cleveland Denies Bullying CAO, Accuses Councillors of Blocking Questions on Town’s Financial Crisis
Mayor Lucas Cleveland is pushing back against accusations that he bullied and interrogated Cobourg Chief Administrative Officer Tracey Vaughan
Video -Cleveland Accuses Councillors of Bullying, Raises Questions About Closed Door Discussions Following Tumultuous Council Meeting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNzpzOBKv08 Cobourg mayor says he will continue pushing for answers about financial concerns, past council decisions and recommendations he says
Video – ‘When Are You Going to Stop Electioneering?’ Brian Darling Blasts Mayor Cleveland in Heated Council Showdown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fMqi7GOpZo ‘Dog and pony show,’ ‘bullying’ and ‘ramble’: Councillor unleashes on mayor as questions about Cobourg’s troubled finances ignite a
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Death of Inmate from Warkworth Institution
(Today's Northumberland file photo) On November 12, 2026, an inmate from Warkworth Institution died while in our custody. The individual’s
Cease of Admissions Order Issued Against New Golden Plough Lodge
The Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care has issued a Cease of Admissions order against the newly opened Golden Plough
Peterborough County Disappointed by Paramedic Strike Notice and Remains Committed to Reaching an Agreement
CUPE Local 4911 has served notice that Peterborough County paramedics will go on strike starting at 6:00 a.m. on
33rd Annual Light Up a Life Campaign Launches Across Northumberland
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) Foundation’s 33rd annual Light Up a Life fundraising campaign launches this week, with appeal letters
Update on Cobourg Municipal Parking Lots
Second Street Parking Lot becomes private effective November 15 The Town of Cobourg is advising community members of an upcoming
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – Parks Canada Undertaking a Major Rehabilitation of Peterborough Canal Dams and Lift Lock
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HKZSrslxDU A major rehabilitation project is underway for the canal dams and the historic Peterborough Lift Lock as Parks Canada
Video – Photo Gallery – Canton Remembrance Day Service Honours Those Who Served and Sacrificed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR1W6zsaszc A Remembrance Day service in Canton brought members of the community together on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, to honour
Video – Photo Gallery – More Than 500 Gather in Cobourg to Remember and Honour Those Who Served
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZTDhjwzrjA More than 500 people gathered in Victoria Park in Cobourg on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, to honour the men
Exclusive – Northumberland County CAO Letter to Cobourg Mayor Raises Questions About Operations at 310 Division Street
(Photos from public meeting at Trinity United Church on November 5, 2026) Today’s Northumberland seeks confirmation of authenticity of letter
Video – Photo Gallery – Alderville First Nation Honours Veterans at Annual Armistice Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFx6ku9EzjI Veterans, community members, dignitaries and representatives from across the region gathered Sunday, November 8, 2026, as Alderville First Nation
- 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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Strong Starts Continue for Northumberland’s GMHL teams
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Northumberland County’s teams continue to make an early-season statement in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League,
Cobourg Cougars Winning Streak Extends to Nine Games
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Cougars earned back-to-back victories Sunday and Monday over the Toronto Warriors to extend their Ontario
Cougars Rally to Defeat Toronto Warriors on the Road
Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg Cougars overcame a two-goal deficit in the first period to defeat the host Toronto Warriors
Video – Photo Gallery – Whelan Enjoys Special Homecoming as Windsor Spitfires Defeat Peterborough Petes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqon0q5FhmA For 16-year-old Lauchlan Whelan, Thursday night was about as close to playing in his hometown arena as he could
West Northumberland U15 BB Wild win host Halloween Havoc tournament
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The West Northumberland Wild U15 BB team captured the division championship at its host Halloween Havoc tournament