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World War II Veteran Celebrates 100th Birthday in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvcZzhLxk88 Tom Wakeman celebrated his 100th birthday among family and friends at Rosewood Estates Retirement Living Centre in Cobourg on
Town of Cobourg Goes From Kind Gesture to Turfing the Homeless
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgpq7zcK4ek&t=5s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFc32P3-efU A kind gesture for the homeless from the Town of Cobourg took a sudden turn that left advocates shocked
From Humble Beginnings Tammies Jammies Back for Its Fifth Year
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yrnKgeKS2c After the great response from the community, Tammies Jammies Pajama Drive is back. Last year 1,350 pairs of pajamas were collected
Sounds of the Next Generation Brought a Big SMILE to Port Hope
Tim Horton’s Port Hope SMILE Cookie Campaign helping bring free music education through SONG Port Hope, ON: Sounds of the
Community Invited to Participate in Upcoming Holiday Events in Cobourg
Return of Christmas Magic ‘Lighting Up Ceremony’ and Night-Time Santa Claus Parade The Town of Cobourg Community Services Division is
Big Change for Port Hope United Church’s Christmas Fayre
Photo caption: The knitters and crafters of Port Hope United Church Women meet on Tuesday mornings year round to prepare
“Growing Wild” Unveiled in Downtown Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9LvijIFVtw The Art Gallery of Northumberland along with Amy Shackleton and Julian Brown unveiled their artwork in downtown Cobourg on
Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign Unveils Art Installations After Surpassing 2 Million Tree Goal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbuBI-NGBn8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32qfUHTMIcE On Wednesday, November 9, 2022, the Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign (HoHTC) held two special events hosted at the
Indigenous Veteran’s Day – Sharing The Story of WW II Veteran Don Smoke from Alderville First Nation
Indigenous Veteran’s Day is November 8th. Marsha Smoke submitted this article she wrote about her father which we are proud
YMCA Northumberland Signs onto CWELCC
NORTHUMBERLAND – On Tuesday, November 1st, YMCA Northumberland joined all other YMCAs across Ontario in signing on to the
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Downtown Closures Announced for Next Week in Cobourg
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Town of Cobourg announces intermittent downtown lane, sidewalk and street closures for Monday and Tuesday,
Video – Cobourg Man Charged After Window at Victoria Hall Smashed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ybYTtDJ2mE A Cobourg man is facing charges after a front window of Victoria Hall was broke on Monday January 12,
New Golden Plough Lodge Nearing Completion – Hopefully
If things go right, residents will be in the new Golden Plough Lodge before the summer. Residents and family members
Brighton’s Mayoral Budget Adopted for 2026, Representing a Residential Tax Increase of 4.9%
This budget represents the first time operating under the Strong Mayor, Building Homes Act, 2022 (Bill 3) and the
Video – Driver Has Directional Issues in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwIAIp5DZ88 The driver of a vehicle in Cobourg seemed to have a bit of directional issues on Tuesday, January 13,
- Photo Galleries
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
- Sports
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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