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Northumberland County – Ambulance Replacement Plagued by Delays and Cost Overruns
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The three ambulances pre-approved in Northumberland County's 2022 budget will cost $22,780.38 more than anticipated. Paramedics Chief
Northumberland County Urges Province to Revisit Funding Formula
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The news that a multiplicity of issues – including supply-chain difficulties – will result in three
Engage Cobourg – Have Your Say on the STRA’s
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland With Cobourg properties already among such Short Term Rental Accommodation listings as Vrbo and Flipkey, the
Cobourg’s First Communications Manager Moving On After A Decade
The Town of Cobourg's first Communications Manager will be leaving the her role effective January 31, 2022. Ashley Purdy has
Northumberland County Council – County Recognizes Long-Serving Staff
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Quarterly staff-recognition ceremonies were a pre-COVID highlight of Northumberland County council meetings. Though they now take
Northumberland County Council – Campbellford Project Will Provide Shared Supportive-Housing Facility
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County council heard details this week of how a former bed-and-breakfast in Campbellford is on
Northumberland County – County Council Updated on Two Timely Initiatives
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Northumberland County council got an update this week on two timely initiatives that are nearing completion
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Leads The Way On Sales Trailers
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland As far as he can ascertain Municipal Clerk Brent Larmer believes Cobourg just may be the
Cobourg Council – Daintry Crescent Park Should Soon Be A Real Park
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Following Cobourg council's vote at this week's committee-of-the-whole meeting, Daintry Crescent Park should soon actually be
Cobourg Council – Mass-Immunization Clinic Needs Volunteers
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg Chief Administrative Officer Tracey Vaughan announced this week that volunteers are needed at the COVID-19
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The EOWC Announces 2026 Chair and Vice-Chair at Annual General Meeting
On Friday, January 9, 2026, the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus (EOWC), representing the region's 103 municipalities, proudly hosted its
Coldest Night of the Year Walk Returns to Port Hope
Coldest Night of the Year Returns to Port Hope Saturday February 28 for our 12th Year. Our Community Unites in
Initial Project Description Submitted for New Nuclear Project at Wesleyville Site in Port Hope
The Municipality of Port Hope is sharing that Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has submitted its Initial Project Description (IPD)
Video – Ginny & Georgia Are Back in Cobourg for Season 4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qNwRLrK9jU Filming is now underway for Ginny & Georgia season four. The Netflix production has been home to Cobourg since the
New Nuclear at Wesleyville — Public Comments Invited
On December 16, 2025, the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) received an Initial Project Description (IPD) from Ontario
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Video – Photo Gallery – Memorable Wedding Photos on Cobourg Pier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7EBaPJOqFk It was a beautiful day for a wedding on Friday, January 9, 2026 in Cobourg. A Peterborough couple came down
Video – Photo Gallery – Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto Is More Than Aquatic Life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQpReEJ-A8M There was much more than just aquatic life at Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto on Friday, January 9, 2026. Walking into
Video – Photo Gallery – What A Difference A Day Makes for Toronto Skyline
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLhcUxFr0S0 With weather changing daily, so does the skyline of Toronto. Over the course of Friday and Saturday, Today’s Northumberland was
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
- 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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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
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