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YMCA Northumberland Cobourg Branch Reopens
Cobourg, ON – YMCA Northumberland has been preparing to welcome members back to our facilities since the moment we
Longest Sidewalk Drawing Ever – In Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m81kN6OWAc8&feature=youtu.be A collaborative community drawing sponsored by Critical Mass in Port Hope was held on Saturday, August 15, 2020. Artist in
Experience Cobourg Launches Virtual Sandcastle Festival World Tour
Participants can explore Sandcastle Festivals from across the globe without leaving town. In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic the
Cornerstone’s Walk A Mile Is Back and Going Virtual!
Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre (Cornerstone), is excited to announce Walk A Mile is back and going virtual. The
New Chair for Cobourg Downtown Business Improvement Area
The Cobourg Downtown Business Improvement Area Board of Management would like to announce the appointment of new Chair, Erika
COVID-19 Version of Ride for Sick Kids Is A Go
(group photo was from ride last August) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland The COVID-19 version of what would have been the 12th
Cobourg Farmer’s Market Operating Under A New Normal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RaNIGPD0rk&feature=youtu.be The Cobourg Farmer’s Market is operating under a new normal every Saturday. With one entrance and people entering having to
Pedestrian Walkway In Downtown Cobourg Becoming More Popular
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NW7VxqjHOCk&feature=youtu.be Downtown Cobourg continues its pedestrian walkway this weekend from July 31st-August 3rd. On Saturday, patios were extended and downtown stores
Northumberland OPP Inspector Retires After Over Three Decades of Policing
Northumberland OPP Inspector Brian O’Halloran retired from policing after working his last shift on Friday, July 31, 2020. O’Halloran spent
Exploring a Caregiver’s Perspective on Caring for Loved Ones at Home During the Next Virtual PACE Talk
The Northumberland PACE Talk series will return virtually for the second time this season to explore the topic of
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- Local News
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
- Photo Galleries
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
- 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
- AllBaseballHockey
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