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Cobourg Council – Not Quite Time to Proceed on Brookside
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Despite all the good ideas coming in on what should become of the former Brookside youth
Cobourg Council – Local Community Boasts Significant Achievement
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland The community covered by Cobourg, Port Hope and the Townships of Alnwick-Haldimand, Hamilton and Cramahe are
Cobourg Launches Website With Election Info
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Seven months ahead of the municipal and school-board elections on Oct. 24, the Town of Cobourg's
Acting Cobourg Fire Chief Moving Down The Road
A much loved member of the Cobourg Fire Department is moving down the road. Cobourg Fire Department Acting Chief Gene
Cobourg Council – Still A Good News Story After 19 Years
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Reports made to Cobourg council on Northam Industrial Park inevitably inspire at least one councillor to
Cobourg Council – Enhancements Coming to Cobourg’s Waterfront
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Two projects over the next three years will give a massive overhaul to Cobourg's waterfront. At Monday's
Cobourg Council Asks – What is Fair Compensation
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The question of what constitutes fair compensation to members of council was hotly debated by Cobourg
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Is Making COVID Progress
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland One sign of progress in the fight against COVID-19 is that her periodic updates to council
Municipality of Port Hope Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings – March 1, 2022
Below is a summary of key items discussed at the Municipality of Port Hope Council and Committee of the
Statement from Northumberland County Warden On Events in Ukraine
At the beginning of today’s meeting of the Community Health Committee, Northumberland County Warden Bob Crate delivered the following
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Video – Snow Covered Hydrants in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXls1Q7-S4w With the amount of snow the area has been getting it’s inevitable that fire hydrants may not be visible
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
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Video – Snow Covered Hydrants in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXls1Q7-S4w With the amount of snow the area has been getting it’s inevitable that fire hydrants may not be visible
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
- 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