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Cobourg Looks Forward to a Great Summer
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Following two years of virtual activities, the Town of Cobourg Community Services Division is delighted to
Installation of Groundwater Monitoring Wells in Cobourg
The Town of Cobourg would like to advise residents of drilling to take place on George Street and Alice
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Sticks with On-Demand Transit
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council has voted at Monday's committee-of-the-whole meeting to go all-on-demand for its transit system, following
New Parking Passes for Town of Cobourg Residents
New parking updates coming to Town of Cobourg Waterfront and Downtown May 20, 2022. Included in these updates is
Henderson Announces He’s Running for Re-Election as Cobourg Mayor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAVOyu6E01s John Henderson threw his hat into the ring for re-election on Monday, May 9, 2022 in front of Victoria
Northumberland County Solicits Budget Input
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County is kicking off the process to develop the its 2023 budget with the launch
Municipality of Port Hope Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings – May 3, 2022
Below is a summary of key items discussed at the Municipality of Port Hope Council and Committee of the
Northumberland County Committee Hears Ontario Works Update
By Cecilia Nasmith Northumberland County Ontario Works Manager Jennifer Glover says this municipality's caseload is increasing at a small rate. “Nothing
Local Green Party Candidate Announced
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Green Party of Ontario is proud to announce that Brighton resident Lisa Francis has been
Port Hope Mayor Says “Heavy-Handed Approach” by Province Concerning Wesleyville Lands
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Just because the province halted the sale of the Wesleyville lands to the Municipality of Port
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Update – Clean-Up Continues After Multi-Vehicle Collision East of Trenton
Emergency services are still at the scene following a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 401 east of Trenton on Tuesday,
Victoria Park 2026 Campground Reservations Open February 2 at 9 a.m.
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Reservations launch with a new online booking system The Town of Cobourg Community Services Division is pleased
Cobourg Police Auxiliary Sgt. Duncan Walker Retires After a Half-Century Plus
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Superintended Duncan Walker was surrounded by grateful well wishers at the January meeting of the Cobourg
Cobourg Police Service Auxiliary Report Shows Growth
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Auxiliary Inspector Mark Salerno presented a positive picture of progress at the January
Cobourg Police Board Hears of Initiatives and Results
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland In the absence of Chief Paul VandeGraaf – who, it was said, was stuck on Highway
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Video – Photo Gallery – It’s a True Canadian Winter As The Snow Just Keeps Coming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7QB_1trMZg It maybe wasn’t as bad as what it was predicted to be, but we still got slammed with another
Breaking News – Video – Home Destroyed by Fire in Municipality of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbwv06v0LGw A family is homeless after fire destroyed their home in the Municipality of Port Hope on Sunday, January 25,
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
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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