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Smile Cookie Campaign Raises Nearly $140,00 for Five Counties Children’s Centre and Peterborough Humane Society
There is a lot to smile about, as the local Smile Cookie Campaign has reached a new fundraising milestone
Smile Cookie Week a Sweet Success in Support of New Campbellford Hospital
Record-breaking campaign demonstrates the power of community giving The Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) Foundation is proud to celebrate a tremendous
Video – Photo Gallery – Students Showcase Creativity and Innovation at St. Joseph During Catholic Education Week
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32dfVI31rXU Students at St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School put their creativity and investigative skills on display as part of Catholic
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Farmers Market Opens 2026 Season with Music, Tradition and Community Spirit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unkS-XhCmIM The Cobourg Farmers Market returned for another season on Saturday, May 2, 2026, bringing fresh energy, familiar faces, and
Video – Students “Fix It” Right: Terry Fox Public School Club Revitalizes Jumping Pits
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iF072tUWuqU The Fix It Club at Terry Fox Public School proved that teamwork and initiative can make a lasting impact,
Video – Photo Gallery – Sand, Sunset and Surprises Await Along Cobourg’s West Beach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vl7ppVJ4mY4 Visitors strolling along the west beach in Cobourg are being treated to a small but memorable surprise this spring. As
Video – Photo Gallery – Search and Rescue Volunteers Train in Harsh Conditions for Real Emergencies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSOqjz2oBj8 Rain poured steadily over a wooded property off Danforth Road Saturday evening, soaking the ground and reducing visibility—but for
CHC Mobile Community Market Continues and Expands
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Community Health Centres of Northumberland is pleased to announce a third Mobile Community Food Market,
Video – Photo Gallery – Volunteers Carry On Decades-Long Fish Lift Tradition in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGtg7FDdIVE A unique conservation tradition nearly six decades in the making continues to bring the community together in Cobourg. On Saturday,
Video – Photo Gallery – Friendly Rivalry on Ice at Port Hope Firefighters Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWxG-MiZ9k4 The sound of skates cutting across the ice and laughter from the benches filled the Jack Burger Sports Complex
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Fundraising Arena Breakfast is One for the Books
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland That dynamite combo of the Grafton Men's Friday Breakfast Team and a supportive community have come
Video – Photo Gallery – Chris Leather Officially Sworn In as 14th Chief of the Cobourg Police Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGN8MJmfsVQ With the sound of bagpipes echoing through Victoria Hall, Chris Leather was officially sworn in Thursday afternoon as the
Construction Begins August 4 on Grafton Urban Rehabilitation Project
Northumberland County will begin urban renewal construction in Grafton on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, with work expected to continue
Habitat in Action Week Brings Northumberland Together Through Learning, Service and Community
Habitat for Humanity Northumberland's inaugural Habitat in Action Week brought together businesses, volunteers, families, donors, community leaders and residents
Municipality of Port Hope to Welcome New Director of Corporate Initiatives
The Municipality of Port Hope is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Pahor as the new Director of
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OPP – Nearly 1.7 Tonnes of Illegal Drugs Seized in One of the Largest Drug Busts by Weight in Ontario
Drugs Seized Valued at More Than $139 Million A multi-jurisdictional, cross-border investigation resulted in the seizure of nearly 1.7 tonnes
Video – Photo Gallery – Chris Leather Officially Sworn In as 14th Chief of the Cobourg Police Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGN8MJmfsVQ With the sound of bagpipes echoing through Victoria Hall, Chris Leather was officially sworn in Thursday afternoon as the
Video – Photo Gallery – Wind, Water and Waves Put on a Show Along Cobourg’s Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Is513bBIi74 Wind, water and waves defined the day in Cobourg on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Strong north winds whipped Lake Ontario
Video – Photo Gallery – St. Lawrence II: A Tall Ship Built for Adventure, Teamwork and Discovery
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3AJXr3xOMY The sight of a tall ship sailing into Cobourg Harbour is always a welcome one. The St. Lawrence II stopped
Video – Photo Gallery – Grafton Legion Celebrates Royal Canadian Legion’s 100th Anniversary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJbn5RMlA9Y The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 580 in Grafton welcomed members of the community on Friday, July 17, to celebrate
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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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Video – Soccer Fans Turn Pickup Truck into Outdoor Viewing Party in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhpBaIX8LTo A day at the beach in Cobourg didn't stop one group of friends and family from catching one of
Local Players, Coach Part of New GMHL Team in Brighton
By Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League will have a second team in Northumberland County for
World-Class Achievement Recognized at Annual CDSHF Induction
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland A seventh contingent of star athletes has been inducted into the Cobourg and District Sports Hall
Marc Mercier’s Hockey Journey from Timmins to Toronto, Cobourg and Cambridge Too
By – David McPherson/Ontario Hockey Association COLLINGWOOD, ON – Ontario Hockey Association Chairman Marc Mercier and Ontario Junior Hockey League
Video – A Dream Come True for Cobourg Hockey Player Picked in the First Round of the OHL Draft
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq52lR02ATE What a week it has been for Cobourg's Lauchlan Whelan. The 15-year-old hockey standout is still trying to take it