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Rotary Club of Cobourg’s Drive-Thru Ribfest Sells Out With Nearly 500 Orders
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZhdpGIBhXc The annual Northumberland Ribfest and Music Festival was cancelled this year due to COVID-19 but that didn’t stop the
Fellowship Day at Port Hope Golf and Country Club Raises Money for Disadvantaged Families
A fellowship day was held at the Port Hope Golf and Country Club for a good cause on Friday,
Read Away Your Fines at the Cobourg Public Library This October
Do you have fines on your Cobourg Public Library membership? Are you age 21 or younger? Then you can
Story Snuggery Has Tales to Tell
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Two former teachers who believe in the magical effect read-aloud books can have on young minds
Heavenly Helpings Chapter Ends in Grafton
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The latest chapter in the life of the little Sunday School building that sits in front
Orange Shirt Day – A Tribute to Number 19 and Number 47
By Marsha Smoke, Anishinaabe, Mississauga Nation Sitting in the kitchen at Elizabeth (Liz) Ozawamick’s residence in Hastings reminded me of
Northumberland OPP Were “Rockin The Heels” for Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjsswpivNEI&feature=youtu.be Members of Northumberland OPP put on their red high heels and went for a walk on Wednesday, September 24,
HKPR District Health Unit – Low-Cost Rabies Vaccination Clinics on Hiatus This Year, But Still Important to Protect Your Pet
Low-cost clinics to vaccinate pets for rabies may be on hold this year, but not the message for local
Northumberland County Hospital CEO’s Issue Joint Statement Concerning COVID-19
As COVID-19 cases increase in and around our region, it is more important than ever that we stay vigilant
Town of Cobourg Water Conservation Garden Gets a Facelift
The Town of Cobourg Water Conservation Garden, located at the intersection of Ewart Street and Division Street, has undergone
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Letter to the Editor – The Advocacy Cult That Hijacked Cobourg’s Homelessness Crisis
(Today's Northumberland file photo) For years, Cobourg has watched as a small group of vocal advocates have dominated the conversation
Letter to the Editor – Selective Boundaries – Why Proof of Residency for Recycling, but Not for Public Safety or Services?
(Today's Northumberland file photo) As of July 2, 2025, Northumberland County is requiring proof of residency to access its Community
Cobourg Mayor Issues Statement to Today’s Northumberland After Walking Out of Council Meeting
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Cobourg Mayor issues statement to Today's Northumberland following a Council meeting held on Thursday, July 3,
Breaking News – Cobourg Mayor Walks Out of Council Meeting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7zxXRrZgGg By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Mayor Lucas Cleveland walked out of the special Cobourg council meeting Thursday because – with only
Northumberland County Investing in Infrastructure to Support Growth and Connectivity
In Canada, it is said there are two seasons: winter and construction. With winter well behind us, summer construction
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Video – Silver Cross Mother and Volunteers Clean Up the Highway of Heroes on Canada Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdW2h3vW3v0 The sixth annual Environmental Clean in Memory of Craftsman Kyle Sinclair took place on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 in
Video – Local Cobourg Youth Spends Summer Raising Money to Help Others
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=so4LEH97uZk Avery Mitchell-Hicks is one special nine-year-old. Despite having a litany of medical issues, Avery has been doing nothing but thinking
Video – Photo Gallery – Canada Day Celebrations in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g74qCTsFTy0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1j0fFDMuoA Thousands of people lined the streets of Cobourg on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 for the Canada Day Parade A sea
Video – Canada Day Fireworks Over Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0mfOD0q8R4 It was a beautiful evening to cap off Canada's birthday. At 10 p.m. the skies over Cobourg lit up with
Video – Photo Gallery – Canada Day Festivities in Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRRt2kkbN9c Alnwick/Haldimand Township held their Canada Day celebrations on Sunday, June 29, 2025 in Grafton. The festivities kicked off with a
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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 – Tucker Williams Continues to Make Big Strides in Lacrosse Development
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESDa5eT__CA Already very accomplished for his age at 14, Baltimore’s Tucker Williams simply just loves playing lacrosse. “People say it’s the
Cobourg’s MacNiel Drafted by Montreal Canadians
Andrew MacNiel of Cobourg was selected in the sixth round, 189th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens at the 2025
Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Inducts Class of 2025
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Announced last March, a sixth group of inductees was welcomed to the Cobourg and District Sports
St. Mary Student Gets Full Hockey Scholarship
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Following graduation day at St. Mary Secondary School next week, boom! Sophie Harold is outta here
91-Year-Old Achieves Bronze Medal in PickleBall Tournament
Cobourg resident Bob Carson was the oldest athlete of more than 250 participants from across Ontario who competed in