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Northumberland Challengers Take On Peterborough in Exhibition Baseball Action
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MtQnnSwd9o The smiles on their faces said it all on Saturday, August 20, 2022 as the Northumberland Challengers baseball team
Kelly’s Homelike Inn in Cobourg Celebrates 90th Anniversary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1n_D2YnE72A Cobourg Mayor John Henderson and Councillor Adam Bureau make a special presentation to a local business on Saturday, August
Northumberland Hills Hospital “No Exception” to the National Shortage of Staff Says CEO
Today’s Northumberland reached out to Northumberland Hills Hospital concerning their staffing levels and if they are short in area
Cobourg Garden Club Holds Their Annual Summer Flower Show and Tea
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqdHzIRbuDs The Cobourg Garden Club held their annual Summer Flower Show and Tea on Saturday, August 13, 2022. Members were encouraged
Thousands of People Attend 2022 Northumberland Ribfest
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SL5paE1XTEI The 2022 Northumberland Ribfest wrapped up on Sunday afternoon in Cobourg’s Victoria Park. Starting on Friday, the three-day event was
Lieutenant Governor of Ontario Kicks Off Port Hope Arts Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVSEuo3a9Z4 The Hon. Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario visited Port Hope on Saturday, August 13 2022 to kick off
Northumberland United Ways Backpacks for Kids Program Ready for the School Year
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3_TFyVWx2U Nearly 1,100 backpacks were filled with school supplies on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at the Cobourg Lions Community Centre
Raising Money for Injured Dirt Bike Rider
Alnwick/Haldimand children hold lemonade stand to raise funds for injured dirt bike rider. Eight-year-old Cavyn Teixeira held the lemonade stand
Even After Helping to Save One Life – A Peterborough Woman Wishes She Could Have Done More
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mU61BkiiBlw&t=6s Joy Warner helped save a persons life just over a year ago along County Road 28 just south of
Brighton Auxiliary Rescue Unit Receives Grant from Brian Todd Memorial Community Foundation
The Brighton Auxiliary Rescue Unit was thrilled to receive $4300 in grant funding towards necessary safety and rescue equipment
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Cobourg Council – Cobourg Council Takes the Pledge
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council voted to take the Elect Respect pledge at Wednesday's special meeting. With fewer people voting
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Police Service Needs a New Home
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Police Services Board Chair Adam Bureau fielded a motion at Wednesday's special council meeting to create
Cobourg Council – Cobourg’s Playgrounds Will Be Vetted
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Conveying concerns she has heard from constituents and parents, Deputy Mayor Nicole Beatty brought a notice
Cobourg Council – Cobourg and County Making Progress Toward Warming Room
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council voted at this week's special meeting to approve an exception to
Cobourg Council – Mayor and Police Chief Locking Horns
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Both Cobourg Police Chief Paul VandeGraaf and Mayor Lucas Cleveland are both confident
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Video – Cobourg Celebrates Completion of Elevated Tank and Booster Pumping Station
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13vk007LRjI $3.6 million investment from Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program’s (ICIP) Green Infrastructure Stream The Town of Cobourg and Lakefront Utilities Services
Video – Photo Gallery – Remembrance Services Held at the Port Hope Cenotaph
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IojLQj_N3QY In a moving ceremony, Remembrance day services were held at the Port Hope cenotaph on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. The
Video – Photo Gallery – Alderville Remembrance Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKqeXhI5aQs The Alderville First Nation Remembrance Service took place on Sunday, November 9, 2025. With snow blowing across the roadway carried
Video – Multi-Vehicle Collision Closes Highway 401 East of Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9bP9tu4W5M A busy day for emergency services dealing with numerous collision around Northumberland County on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Two people
Video – Photo Gallery – Highway of Heroes Tribute Concert in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAvFwh4emU4 It was an afternoon of musical reflection at Trinity United Church in Cobourg on Saturday, November 8, 2025. The Highway
- 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