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DBIA – Welcome Back to Downtown Cobourg!
On behalf of Interim Board Chair, Adam Bureau and the DBIA Board of Management we would like to introduce
Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board – Update on School Re-opening Planning
1. As you may know, the Ministry of Education has asked us to consider, and plan for, three different
HKPR District Health Unit Issues Order to Help Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
The local health unit is taking additional steps to help protect area residents from the spread of COVID19. The Haliburton,
HKPR District Health Unit – Weekly Status of Local Beaches in Northumberland County
Bewdley Optimist Park - Hamilton Township OPEN Crowe Bridge Park - Trent Hills OPEN Harwood Waterfront and Dock - Hamilton Township OPEN Hastings Waterfront North
Town of Cobourg Prepares to Reopen Victoria Park Splashpad on July 10th
The Town of Cobourg’s Community Services Division, in partnership with YMCA Northumberland, would like to inform citizens that the
Celebrate International Town Criers Day in Grafton
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Alnwick-Haldimand Township Town Crier Liam Cragg will actually be wearing two hats Monday morning, July 13. The
HKPR District Health Unit Issues Requirement for Mask Use in Commercial Establishments
Under instructions issued by the local Medical Officer of Health, area businesses will have to have a policy in
Sod Turning Ceremony to Honour Cobourg Native Who Was the First Female Wireless Radio Operator in Canada
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxo-iUmKz_A&feature=youtu.be The sod turning for a commemorative statue for a Cobourg native who was the first female wireless radio operator
Cobourg Councillor Literally Cleans Up The Downtown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mfOafvAa-M&feature=youtu.be A Cobourg councillor took matters into his own hands and literally cleaned up the garbage in downtown Cobourg on
Drag Show in Port Hope Creates A Bit of Levity During COVID-19 Times
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LLFRZL_E8I&feature=youtu.be A drag show in Port Hope created a bit of levity during these COVID times. On Tuesday, June 30 at
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Expanded Weekend Hours for Warming Room Continue in Response to Extreme Cold
With continued extreme cold forecast for this weekend, Northumberland County, in collaboration with the Town of Cobourg By-law Services,
Brighton to Hold Watch Party for Olympian Hallie Clarke
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Brighton native Hallie Clarke is getting set to compete at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in
Video – Photo Gallery – Finding Peace Along Cobourg’s Lakeshore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPW8GOavN1s More people seem to be enjoying leisurely walks along the west breakwall in Cobourg. On Wednesday, February 4, 2026 a
Video – Chilly Night for Residents of Port Hope Apartment Building With No Power
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugAn9FZoYCg An apartment building in Port Hope was without power for most of the night starting on Wednesday, February 4,
In My Opinion – Firefighters Should Have Been Dispatched to Medical Emergency
A rare site took place on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 in Bewdley as an air ambulance landed in a
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Video – Photo Gallery – In My Opinion – Be Proud Northumberland County – Be Canadian Proud
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbygVjlGUiM Since Afghanistan, Northumberland County residents have lined the bridges along the Highway of Heroes paying their respects to our
Video – Photo Gallery – Enjoying The Beauty of a Canadian Winter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46kF_KhdXxY Stunningly beautiful sunset on Sunday, February 1, 2026 in Cobourg. It’s been a truly Canadian winter with the pure white
Video – Photo Gallery – 34th Annual Polar Plunge Raises Funds for Campbellford Memorial Hospital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5yy1gvZE-o The 34th annual Polar Plunge was held on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in support of Campbellford Memorial Hospital. Approximately $40,000
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – At Least 20 People Displaced Following Apartment Fire in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peFOiCS_HBw Officials are still trying to account for everyone after a Northumberland County Housing Corporation apartment complex was destroyed by
Video – Photo Gallery – Chilly Sunset Along the Lakeshore in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBYsaEqePA0 Cold warnings once again as the area goes into a deep freeze on Friday, January 30, 2026. Another beautiful sunset
- 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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Brighton to Hold Watch Party for Olympian Hallie Clarke
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Brighton native Hallie Clarke is getting set to compete at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in
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