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Trees Planted in Honour of Cobourg Rotary’s 100th Anniversary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oX2QYaLzbZY Approximately 75 volunteers came out on Saturday, October 15, 2022 to plant trees in the James Cockburn Park. Part of
Canadian Women in Flim Museum in Cobourg Receives Funding from Ontario Trillium Foundation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ww3RjeplMoA On Friday, October, 14, 2022, MPP David Piccini visited the Canadian Women in Film Museum to formally congratulate its
Northumberland Paramedics Launch Full-Scale Operations for Home-Based Care Program for Seniors
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWgrxVp4-hc On Thursday, October 13, 2022, Northumberland County Deputy Warden Mandy Martin was joined by MPP David Piccini, Northumberland Paramedics
Grafton Green Thumbs Salute Sunflower Achievers
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The first item of business in October's Grafton Green Thumbs meeting was to recognize outstanding achievements
New Documentary Captures Essence of Concert Band of Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTwLK_ZyrR4 The Concert Band of Cobourg is releasing a short documentary today on what makes the band what it is,
Rotary Club of Port Hope Donates to Community Health Centres of Northumberland
The Rotary Club of Port Hope recently presented Community Health Centres of Northumberland with a cheque for $2,400 to
Northumberland Plowing Match Takes Place in Alnwick/Haldimand Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bh45_fpELtA The Northumberland Plowing Match took place on Saturday, October 8, 2022 in Alnwick/Haldimand Township. The event has been taking place
Port Hope Crossing Guard Retires After More Than Three Decades
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkrkYhYplug It was the final day for a Port Hope crossing guard on Friday, September 30, 2022. Kellie Brooking-Hamilton officially retired
Dental Treatment Provided “Gift from the Heart” for Brighton Residents
The Gift from the Heart oral healthcare volunteers gathered at Brighton Dental Centre on Saturday October 01, 2022, to
NHH Welcomes New Chief Clinical Information Officer and Vice President, Integrated Care and Chief Nursing Executive
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) is excited to welcome two new members to the Senior Leadership Team. Judy Fleming is
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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