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Breaking News – Quinte West OPP – Five People Killed in Collision on Highway 401 Near Trenton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5350RAGr2U Five people deceased and Highway 401 reopened On Saturday March 12, 2022, at approximately 3:45 a.m. officers from the Quinte
Ukrainian-Born Colborne Resident Pleads for Communities Help As She Tries To Get Her Family to Safety
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VHAwaJsUCw By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland It's too bad it took such a brutal invasion and so many deaths for the world
Acting Cobourg Fire Chief Moving Down The Road
A much loved member of the Cobourg Fire Department is moving down the road. Cobourg Fire Department Acting Chief Gene
Brighton Man Awarded Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers by Lieutenant Governor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-kKUUCVVAU A long-time serving Legion member was honoured by receiving the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers at his home in Brighton
Canada – Defence Minister Anand and Chief of the Defence Staff Conclude Visit to Europe
On March 9, 2022 Defence Minister Anita Anand, accompanied by Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), General Wayne Eyre,
Cobourg Women Ask for Donations as They Plan Ukrainian Relief Mission
(Images by Vanessa) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The urgency of getting humanitarian medical resources to Ukrainian refugees in Poland is pressing
CMH Team Members Share How International Women’s Day Inspires Them
Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) is proud to mark International Women’s Day on March 8, 2022, by spotlighting a few
Amazing Feats Spotlighted at the 2022 Cobourg & District Sports Hall of Fame Inductee Announcement
(Video interviews include Paul Allen, Gail Johns-Rees and the children of Ross Quigley, Amy DeJong and Rory Quigley) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoAysjOa7Ek By Cecilia
Seven CCTV Cameras Installed for Cobourg Police Thanks To Grant from the Ministry of the Solicitor General
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1V8yuFvgQCg As a result of a “robust” grant from the Solicitor General’s office, Cobourg Police has purchased seven closed circuit
Ontario Providing Support for Downtown Ottawa Businesses
Funding available for small businesses affected by weeks-long demonstrations The Ontario government is providing up to $11.5 million to local
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Brighton Councillor Bobbi Wright Announces Bid for Mayor
Brighton Councillor Bobbi Wright has officially entered the race to become the Municipality of Brighton's next mayor, announcing she
OPP Airplane Enforcement Program Takes Flight Over Civic Holiday Weekend
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is committed to saving lives and preventing serious injuries on Ontario's highways. As part
In My Opinion – Enforcement Is a Start — But It Isn’t the Solution
The increased enforcement in Cobourg's parks and surrounding areas over the past few weeks is a positive and welcome
Video – Photo Gallery – A Perfect Summer Evening Along Cobourg’s Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj5errRFCT4 There are summer evenings that seem to capture everything people love about Cobourg, and Wednesday, July 30, 2026, was
Cobourg Rotary Set to Fire Up the Grill for the 18th Annual Ribfest and Music Festival
Get ready for the smell of slow-smoked ribs, the sound of live music, and a weekend packed with family
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Video – Photo Gallery – A Perfect Summer Evening Along Cobourg’s Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj5errRFCT4 There are summer evenings that seem to capture everything people love about Cobourg, and Wednesday, July 30, 2026, was
Video – “We’re Going to Be More Proactive”: Six Weeks Into the Job, Cobourg Police Chief Chris Leather Talks Priorities, Public Safety and the Future
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIY0CNHHH_c When Chris Leather accepted the position as Chief of the Cobourg Police Service, he knew he was stepping into
Video – Cobourg Police Welcomes Return of K-9 Unit After More Than 20 Years
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKxi9_Ly3UY The Cobourg Police Service has officially welcomed back its K-9 unit, marking the return of a specialized policing resource
Video – Photo Gallery – Calder Cup Champion Blake Smith Brings Hockey’s Historic Trophy Home to Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNVQbuAlmI8 For Blake Smith, lifting the Calder Cup in his rookie professional season was a dream come true. But bringing
In My Opinion: A Cobourg Sunset and Life’s Greatest Lesson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xj0AAEEDGI4 There are some things in life that never lose their magic. For me, it's watching the sun disappear beyond Lake
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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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Cobourg Kodiaks Have Must-Win Game Saturday in Owen Sound
The Cobourg Kodiaks can earn their way into the Major Series Lacrosse playoffs with a win in their final
Jacob Hyatt Heading to National Lawn Bowling Championship
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Becoming a provincial champion was years in the making for Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club member Jacob Hyatt. The
New Cougars Coach Derek Smith Wants to Restore Team’s Standing in League and Community
(Derek Smith, left, and Ryan Ramsay, right, pictured in this Cobourg Cougars graphic) Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Derek Smith has coached against
Video – Photo Gallery – Calder Cup Champion Blake Smith Brings Hockey’s Historic Trophy Home to Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNVQbuAlmI8 For Blake Smith, lifting the Calder Cup in his rookie professional season was a dream come true. But bringing
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