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The Question That Mystified Northumberland County Council
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Everyone around the horseshoe at December's Northumberland County council meeting was figuratively scratching his or her
Municipality of Port Hope 2026 Update
At its final meeting of the year, Municipality of Port Hope Council approved the schedule for the 2026 municipal
Northumberland County May Have An American Twin
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County has a new twinning relationship with an American partner – Albany County, New York. Former
Cobourg Mayor Says He Won’t Use Veto Powers – Budget Could Be Finalized Wednesday
Cobourg’s tax levy rate could increase by 3% following council amendments, up slightly from the draft 2026 budget introduced
Cobourg Deputy Fire Chief Assumes Role of Acting Fire Chief
At the next council meeting held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Ashfield will be appointed
Breaking News – Cobourg Police Services Board Condemns Mayor’s Budget Citing “Reckless Proposals”
Cobourg Police Services Board (“CPSB”) Chair and Cobourg councillor Adam Bureau, will be joined by his CPSB colleagues, condemned
Cobourg Police Association – Political Friction From Mayor Regarding Police Budget
In recent weeks, Cobourg residents have heard extensive discussion regarding the Cobourg Police Service’s proposed budget. While constructive dialogue is
Breaking News – Cobourg Police Chief Issues “First Warning” Regarding Mayor’s Budget
Cobourg Police Service’s (“CPS”) Chief Paul VandeGraaf issues his first warning regarding the potential impacts to the CPS’ ability to
Cobourg is “Pro-Sleep”
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Chief Administrative Officer Tracey Vaughan spotlighted an ill-chosen sentence in a joint Cobourg-Northumberland County press release
Correspondence Regarding Town of Cobourg Emergency Council Meeting
The meeting is being held on Friday, December 12, 2025 at 4 p.m. to consider the following items: • In
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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
Higher-Barrier Shelter Takes Shape at 310 in Cobourg
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland What a higher-barrier homeless shelter at 310 Division St,, Cobourg, might look like was the subject
- 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