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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
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Asked to Expedite Recognition Policy
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Town of Cobourg got a nudge from its Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee this week,
Cobourg Council – Mary Brown Comes to Town
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The strip plaza constructed along Elgin Street West in the parking lot opposite the Giant Tiger
Cobourg Plans Presentation on Parking Changes
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland With a number of parking changes proposed for Cobourg's Waterfront and Downtown areas, the town is
Cobourg Announces New Director of Community Services
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Town of Cobourg has announced that, effective Feb. 7, Brian Geerts will be the new
Cobourg’s Dig-Out Continues
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg's Public Works Division reminds residents that the Downtown Cobourg snow clean-up that began Tuesday evening
Port Hope Council Renames Community Development Department
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Municipality of Port Hope has reported on its Jan. 18 regular and committee-of-the-whole council sessions
Cobourg CAO Asks For Patience As Snow Clearing Resources Maxed Out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzJMNKXGWMs Two days after the largest amount of snowfall in the last several years, Cobourg like other communities is still
Construction Activity Beginning This Week at Elgin Park Community Housing Redevelopment in Cobourg
(file photo) This week, construction activity will begin at the site of the Elgin Park community housing redevelopment project in
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In My Opinion – Shhhhh There Was An Elderly Person Missing – Don’t Tell Anyone
Shhhhh - don’t tell anyone, but there was a major search for a missing person overnight in Cobourg. At least
COVID-19 outbreak on NHH’s 1B (Restorative Care and Palliative Care) Units Declared Over
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) announced today the conclusion of a COVID-19 outbreak that had impacted the hospital’s first floor 1B
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 – Repair Work Continues in Port Hope After a Water Main Break Closes Walton Street Bridge
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5VwbeRtG1c Repair work continues on the east end of Walton Street in Port Hope after a water main broke on
Video – Fresh Blanket of Snow Covers the Area – Again
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiEHMW1UaXQ It’s so beautiful after a fresh blanket of snow covers the area. On Monday, January 6, 2026 a blanket of
- Photo Galleries
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
Video – A Number of People Enjoy the First Day of 2026 on Rice Lake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ph_EeQ-r_kY Beautiful day to start the year on Rice Lake, just off Bewdley on January 1, 2026. Two anglers took the
Video – Photo Gallery – Special Moments for Father and Son on Caroline Street Rink
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PF36rjnqj5Y A number of people took the opportunity to enjoy the Caroline Street Rink in Port Hope on the first
- 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