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Video – Ontario Curling Championships Kick Off in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZY-XMlQHQXs The Men’s and Women’s Ontario Curling Championships kicked off in Cobourg on Sunday, January 19, 2025. A total of 24-teams
Video – Clock Counting Down for Provincial Curling Championships in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ts3umtFK9KY The clock is counting down as volunteers and staff work to prepare the ice at the Cobourg Community Centre
Quinte West OPP – Project Lifesaver Lives Up to Its Name with Return of Elderly Individual
A proactive program offered in Quinte West and other areas has led to the safe return of an vulnerable
Video – Ontario Exploring New Nuclear Energy Generation in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l14EyALyak4 Province engaging with municipality and Williams Treaties First Nations to produce affordable energy to meet soaring demand The Ontario government
Ontario Launches New Tool to Better Monitor High-Risk Offenders on Bail
Bail Compliance Dashboard helping police share data on individuals on bail for firearms offences The Ontario government is cracking down
Half a Century After Being Built, Wesleyville May Finally Generate Power
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06OuKhD_Ro0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l14EyALyak4 By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland Almost half a century after it was built and then left vacant, the Wesleyville
Video – MPP David Piccini Welcomes In 2025 with New Year’s Levee
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biadloeFbL4 Northumberland - Peterborough South MPP David Piccini welcomed in 2025 with a levee held on Sunday, January 12, 2025
Video – Enjoying Winter Activities on Rice Lake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5KDKhOFUNM Bewdley is the place for winter activity in Northumberland County. There is always something to do and Saturday, January 11,
Cobourg Woman Says Transition House Offers Nothing More Than “Glorified Babysitters”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z249nWS2tqg&t=3s Today’s Northumberland first met a Cobourg woman in September 2024 when she arrived back in her hometown after years
Ontario Launches “Operation Deterrence” to Strengthen Security Along Ontario-U.S. Border
Provincial police resources will conduct highly visible activities to crack down on illegal cross-border activity The Ontario government has launched
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Town of Cobourg Welcomes New Director of Community Services By Town of Cobourg
Lacricia Turner brings extensive recreation leadership experience The Town of Cobourg is pleased to announce the appointment of Lacricia Turner
Annual closure of Canadian Coast Guard seasonal Search and Rescue stations in Ontario
The Canadian Coast Guard seasonal search and rescue stations in Ontario will close on the following dates: · November 24:
Port Hope Council Approves New Noise Bylaw
Port Hope council voted this week for a new noise bylaw for the first time since the previous one
Cobourg Police Board Passed Budget Back to Council After Council Passes It Back to Them
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council's vote last week to send the Cobourg Police Service's 2026 budget back in hopes
Town Responds to Drilling Mud Entering into Brook Creek
Environmental remediation efforts underway Town of Cobourg Public Works and Engineering staff are working to remediate the impact of drilling
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Breaking News – Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland’s Credit Card Statements 2022-2025
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Today’s Northumberland has received the Cobourg Mayor’s credit card statements from December 2022 up till September
Video – Photo Gallery – Bethlehem Walk Takes Place in Cold Springs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JS8DK5RNek The annual Bethlehem Walk took place over the weekend at the Cold Springs Hall in Hamilton Township. Volunteers from across
Video – Photo Gallery – Belleville Santa Claus Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=av9poC58ym8 Santa and Mrs. Claus made their way through the streets of Belleville on Sunday, November 16, 2025. Starting at 4:30
Video – Habitat for Humanity Northumberland Dedicates Home to Cobourg Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc92XmwRyCQ On Thursday November 13th, 2025, Habitat for Humanity Northumberland board members, volunteers and staff joined community members, neighbours, and
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
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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