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Upcoming Public Planning Meeting on Short-Term Rental Accommodations Public welcome to attend
The Town of Cobourg would like to remind residents that Municipal Council will hold a Public Meeting on Monday,
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Ponders Potential for Unsanctioned Illegal Car Rallies
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Unsanctioned illegal car rallies have not been a problem in Cobourg before but, as Councillor Brian
Cobourg Council – Don’t Miss the Chance to Have Your Say on the New Strategic Plan
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland There's still time for making your opinions known on Cobourg's prospective strategic plan for 2023-2027 and
Loss of Community Newspapers Calls for Provincial Legislation Amendment
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The loss of community newspapers is a development that has not been taken notice of in
Cobourg Council – Brookside Situation is High on Council Priority List
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council is struggling with making it clear to member of the community
Commuter Connect Will Continue – In Part
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland In spite of turning out to be a money-losing proposition, Northumberland County council
Northumberland County Councillors Hear About Current Affordable Housing Stock
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County's efforts to ensure an optimal stock of affordable housing was the
Northumberland County Councillors Call for a New Approach to the Opioid-Overdose Crisis
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The old war-on-drugs approach didn't work, the more recent safe-supply has not proven to be a
Cobourg Councillors Share Comments on New Governance Model
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council voted at this week's committee-of-the-whole meeting to approve the draft of the procedural bylaw
CCC Refrigeration Compressor Will Be Replaced
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The refrigeration compressor at the Cobourg Community Centre has indicated it will soon be ready for
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Video – Peaceful Way to End the Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR8Qb6esK5M With the weather warming up from nearly -30 Celsius to a balmy -10 Celsius by the afternoon, it was
Video – Fast and Furious Take Part in a Fun Day on Rice Lake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44nqO6QNDkQ The chilly temperatures didn’t stop a number of people heading to Bewdley on Saturday, January 24, 2026 for some
Cobourg Council Agenda Includes Two Winter Initiatives
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland At the end of Wednesday's meeting of Cobourg council, two notices of motion from Mayor Lucas
Video – Photo Gallery – Fire Causes Extensive Damage to Garden Hill Home
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgbMC92xZCE Damage is estimated at $500,000 following a house fire in the Municipality of Port Hope on Saturday, January 24,
No Information Released from Cobourg Police Regarding Serious Collision Involving Pedestrian
Cobourg Police have once again released no information concerning a serious collision earlier this week. On Thursday, January 22, 2026
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Video – Fast and Furious Take Part in a Fun Day on Rice Lake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44nqO6QNDkQ The chilly temperatures didn’t stop a number of people heading to Bewdley on Saturday, January 24, 2026 for some
Peterborough County OPP – Four Firearms and Over Two Kilograms of Fentanyl Seized (Names Released)
Seven people are facing several charges after the seizure of a large amount of illicit drugs and four handguns. In
Video – Photo Gallery – A Memorable Canadian Winter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DYIR5kDtiE Another dousing of the white stuff kept emergency services busy throughout Northumberland County on Monday, January 19, 2026. Numerous vehicles
Video – Photo Gallery – No Injuries After Transport Collides with Antique Store North of Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_M7La7LIdvs There were no injuries after a transport truck struck a pickup truck before slamming into a antique Store in
Video – Photo Gallery – Memorable Winter in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg8pmC7bhQo It’s been a memorable winter for those who enjoy the outdoors in Northumberland County. The area has been inundated with
- 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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West Northumberland Curling Club Member Competing at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Kristina (Adams) Brauch of the West Northumberland Curling Club is set to play for Team Newfoundland and Labrador at
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