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New Hospice Centre Gets Name
(Photo credit Peg McCarthy) Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland If “West Northumberland Hospice Care Centre” sounds like a mouthful, what about a simpler
Cobourg Council Delighted with Plans for King Street Building
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland The heritage permit requested for work at 20 King St. W. was granted by Cobourg council at
Cobourg Supports Ride To Read for 2018
Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Council has agreed to support the Cobourg Public Library's TD Summer Reading Program again by partnering in
Cobourg Settles On Sidewalk Work for 2018
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg's new Sidewalk Priority Guidelines are working, Councillor Debra McCarthy declared with delight at this week's committee-of-the-whole
Cobourg Makes Plans for Downtown Improvement Grant
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg council voted at Monday's committee-of-the-whole meeting to execute the agreement with the province to accept $54,843.19
Cobourg Renames Coverdale Park After Former Mayor
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg council likes the idea of renaming Coverdale Park after former Mayor Peter Delanty, and approved the motion
Cobourg Votes Deferral On Waterfront Plan
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg council has voted to defer accepting the Waterfront User Needs Assessment and Detailed Design Report July
Cobourg Wins Gold-Level Hermes
Cobourg wins gold-level Hermes Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland The Town of Cobourg has announced a special honour received by its communications department
Final Report of Waterfront User Needs Assessment Plan Presented In Cobourg
Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Ever since the Town of Cobourg formed its recreation and culture division two years ago, the Waterfront
Three-Party Knowledge Exchange With Guatemala Is Announced
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland An exciting and unique partnership among three Cobourg community organizations may make a difference to the lives
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Video – Evening On the Ice at Rotary Harbourfront Rink
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqXXDTq1XQg The Rotary Harbourfront Rink is officially open as of Monday, December 15, 2025 in Cobourg. With the cold weather coming
Video – Emergency Services Rush to Medical Emergency in Downtown Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOoH4sZF2Jw Numerous emergency vehicles rushed to downtown Cobourg on Monday evening. At approximately 7 p.m. emergency services responded to the foyer
Cobourg Mayor Says He Won’t Use Veto Powers – Budget Could Be Finalized Wednesday
Cobourg’s tax levy rate could increase by 3% following council amendments, up slightly from the draft 2026 budget introduced
Video – Owners of Former Brookside Youth Centre Served Notice To Clear Sidewalks of Snow
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExWBX_gknSg The owners of 390 King Street West were served notice to clear their sidewalks from snow and ice. Today’s Northumberland
Northumberland Paramedics Receive Provincial Mental Health Funding for First Responders
Northumberland Paramedics have been awarded $25,000 through the Ontario Mental Health Supports for Public Safety Personnel (MHS4PSP) Grant Program.
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – The 10th Annual Castleton Pet Parade Takes Over the Streets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2RqlTYAvgA The 10th annual Castleton Pet Parade took place on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The annual event lets owners bring out
Video – Fresh Blanket of Snow Illuminates Christmas Magic in Victoria Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKBx7K2ONuU With a fresh blanket of snow on Sunday, December 7, 2025, a number of people headed down to Victoria
Video – Tammies Jammies in Full Swing Thanks to Community Efforts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uWyJS_AGwI Tammies Jammies is in full swing this year marking the ninth year for the event. Port Hope Police Constable Tammie
Video – Photo Gallery – Beautiful Evening for a Parade in Warkworth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlt0eBGSvM4 The annual Warkworth Santa Claus Parade took place on Friday, December 5, 2025. It was a beautiful winters evening for
Photos of the Last Supermoon of the Year Over Cobourg
Last supermoon of the year over Cobourg and Victoria Hall on Thursday, December 4, 2025
- 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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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
Panthers Snap Four-Game Losing Skid
After four straight losses to open the Provincial Junior Hockey League season, the Port Hope Panthers got their first
Back-To-Back Losses for Port Hope Panthers to Open PJHL Season
The Trent Hills Thunder scored three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the Port Hope Panthers 3-2