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Cobourg Launches Survey to Assess Need for Additional Outdoor Pickleball Courts
The sport of pickleball was developed in 1965 and its popularity has grown immensely in the Town of Cobourg
Butterfly Ball Raises $24,000 for NHH Maternal Child Care Program
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Organizers and volunteers with the Northumberland Father-Daughter Butterfly Ball 2022 are delighted to announce that it
United Way Northumberland Announces Resignation of CEO and Appointment of Acting Executive Director
United Way CEO Bobbie Dawson announces the resignation and appointment of Acting Executive Director Maggie Darling. CEO of United Way
“He Was A Light In This World That Should Not Have Been Snuffed Out” – Remembering Neil Henley
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeIKg24qFqA Family and friends gathered on Sunday, August 7, 2022 in Cobourg's Victoria Park to remember a life lost to
Habitat for Humanity Northumberland Launches Finish A Home Fundraising Campaign for Hastings Build
On August 8th, Habitat for Humanity Northumberland is launching the 3rd Finish A Home fundraising campaign. Finish A Home is
Tents Allowed in Port Hope – For Now
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFh_rN5_5ZE (Today's Northumberland file photo) After consultation amongst community members, people who are homeless are being allowed to sleep in tents
Canadian Ladies Amateur Radio Association Members Come to Cobourg to Honour Fern Blodgett Sunde
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skMI08x8myg Members of the Canadian Ladies Amateur Radio Association (CLARA) stopped by Cobourg on Tuesday, July 28, 2022 to see
NHH Foundation Raises $25,000 with Wine & Ale
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Happily welcoming back their annual Wine & Ale summertime fundraiser for the first time since 2019,
Lower Trent Conservation – Restoring the Trenton Greenbelt
Lower Trent Conservation is excited to announce receipt of an $80,000 grant to revitalize a 0.3 ha section of
Helping Out the Northumberland Humane Society
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hKTI4o9dfs Four-year-old Marley helped out the Northumberland Humane Society on Saturday, July 23, 2022 by hosting a Lemonade Stand in
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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
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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