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Cramahe Township Announces New Fire Chief
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Municipality of Cramahe Township announces the appointment of Matt Halmasy as Fire Chief as of
Northumberland County and Town of Cobourg Continuing with Coordinated Action to Support Voluntary Resolution to Encampment
Northumberland County and Town of Cobourg staff continue to work together with community partners to ensure a coordinated response
Saturday Grand Opening Will Launch Coventry Relief Kitchen in Colborne
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Organizers are still aghast that it could all come together within less than eight months but,
Survivor Thrivers Remember Three Members During Pink Carnation Ceremony in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpiIyLR5dtk The Survivor Thrivers Dragon Boat team held a Pink Carnation Ceremony for three of their members that have passed
“Thinking Beyond the Blue Box Art Show & Sale” Continues at the Capitol Theatre Until August 26
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEbmCfOLSKQ As a result of Thinking Beyond the Blue Box Art Show & Sale, nearly half a tonne of waste
Father-Daughter Disco Ball was a Sold-Out Smash
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Organizers of the Northumberland Father-Daughter Disco Ball 2023 are pleased to report that the event raised
Ontario Ministers Launch Outdoor Fitness Equipment Installation in Grafton
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Ontario Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Neil Lumsden joined Northumberland-Peterborough South MPP David Piccini on
Northumberland Hills Hospital Auxiliary Looking for Volunteers
Volunteers are an integral part of the Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) team. While volunteers play an active role throughout
Community Care Announces Change to Grocery Shuttle Runs
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The twice-weekly grocery shuttle runs for Cramahe Township residents, organized by Community Care Northumberland in the
Wine & Ale Celebrates Most Successful Year to Date
Organizers of Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) Foundation’s annual Wine & Ale in the Park fundraiser are pleased to announce
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Northumberland County Fire Chiefs Association Issues County Wide Burn Ban
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Due to extremely dry conditions and deteriorating air quality caused by ongoing wildland fires across Ontario
Municipality of Port Hope – Burn Ban in Effect
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Due to extremely dry conditions and deteriorating air quality caused by ongoing wildland fires across Ontario
Video – Photo Gallery – Friends for Life Bike Rally Stops in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DP5rMHUqUhA By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Many local residents got a chance for a close-up look at this year's Friends For Life
Video – Rebuilding of Beyond the Blue Box Underway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9l5Gf1UBmeM Work is well underway of rebuilding Beyond the Blue Box after devastating fire two years ago. The fire destroyed one
Video – Photo Gallery – Inspiring Others at Cobourg Sandcastle Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5dRKsvbrFQ It was a perfect day for the Cobourg Sandcastle Festival on Saturday, August 2, 2025. A number of Master Sculptors
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Video – Photo Gallery – Friends for Life Bike Rally Stops in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DP5rMHUqUhA By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Many local residents got a chance for a close-up look at this year's Friends For Life
Video – Photo Gallery – Inspiring Others at Cobourg Sandcastle Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5dRKsvbrFQ It was a perfect day for the Cobourg Sandcastle Festival on Saturday, August 2, 2025. A number of Master Sculptors
Video – Photo Gallery – Aquino Weekend Brings Visitors to Canadian Tank Museum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4sAV7Wseac The Canadian Tank Museum held their annual Aquino Tank Weekend in Oshawa. The event is billed as the largest historical
Video – Photo Gallery – Protesting Homelessness Gets Heated in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwrsBeiYsDY A protest against housing got just as heated as the weather in downtown Cobourg on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Chance
Video – Photo Gallery – Piping Down The Sun Tradition Continues in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObeNtXZ8qb0 Members of the Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums are continuing their tradition of piping down the sun at Cobourg
- 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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Major Series Lacrosse season over for Cobourg Kodiaks
Six straight losses to conclude the regular season eliminated the Cobourg Kodiaks from Major Series Lacrosse playoff contention. The final
Kodiaks Falls to Excelsiors in Brampton in Major Series Lacrosse Action
The Cobourg Kodiaks lost their fourth straight Major Series Lacrosse game Thursday night 16-9 to the host Brampton Excelsiors. It
Video – Tucker Williams Continues to Make Big Strides in Lacrosse Development
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESDa5eT__CA Already very accomplished for his age at 14, Baltimore’s Tucker Williams simply just loves playing lacrosse. “People say it’s the
Cobourg’s MacNiel Drafted by Montreal Canadians
Andrew MacNiel of Cobourg was selected in the sixth round, 189th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens at the 2025
Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Inducts Class of 2025
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Announced last March, a sixth group of inductees was welcomed to the Cobourg and District Sports