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Tenant Loses Everything in Apartment Fire in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5Wiajc44cQ A tenant has lost everything following an apartment fire in Cobourg on Saturday, August 21, 2021 .Cobourg Fire Department received
Afghanistan Woman Living in Cobourg Hopes Her Brother Is Safe – But for How Long
A woman from Afghanistan who resides in Cobourg with her husband is hoping her relatives will be able to
Cobourg Police Have Responded to 14 Suspected Overdoses in August
After responding to multiple calls for suspected overdoses, Cobourg Police wants to remind people that if they are taking
Breaking News – Town Officials Conduct Thorough Inspection At John Street Residence In Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQF3jBOuLR8 A number of resources were once again at a John Street residence in Cobourg. This time it was for members
Cobourg Veteran Provides Thoughts On Afghanistan Interpreters
(Photo credit The CAV) Today’s Northumberland reached out to a Cobourg native and a highly respect veteran about his thoughts
HKPR District Health Unit – Recent Increase in Fentanyl Overdoses in Haliburton Prompts Alert
A recent increase in the number of opioid overdoses in the area is prompting the local Health Unit to
Northumberland United Way Staff Fill 1,000 Backpacks for Students
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QW4mc_48uAU Northumberland United Way staff were busy on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at the Cobourg Lion’s Community Centre load backpacks
Long Wait for Six-Minute Stopover by Federal Liberal Leader in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnYrQtRSjeQ Federal leader Justin Trudeau was two-hours late as he arrived in Cobourg for a brief visit that lasted just
Northumberland County Confirms Security Firm Hired by County Involved in Incident that Resulted in Criminal Charges
Today’s Northumberland has learned more information about an incident that occurred in Northumberland Forest on June 5, 2021 that
Mother of Victim Killed in Collision In Peterborough Ask for People to Be Kind To Others
The mother of a 19-year-old killed in a traffic collision south of Peterborough said if anyone wants to honour
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Despite the Parking Congestion Few Parking Tickets Issued Over the Weekend in Cobourg
(Today's Northumberland file photo) It seems the visitors to town were compliant with their parking this weekend. Today’s Northumberland can confirm
Video – Port Hope and Cobourg Mayors Join Forces for “One Toonie At A Time” Campaign
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8h8T6whyryY The mayors of both Port Hope and Cobourg joined forces for the One Toonie At A Time campaign on
Video – Port Hope Resident Helps Out the “One Toonie at a Time” Campaign
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rJ30QqyAiY Port Hope resident Jeff Lees spend the afternoon relaxing in front of his home on Hope Street North collecting
Kawartha Vision Care in Cobourg Celebrates Grand Re-Opening
Kawartha Vision Care in Cobourg marked an exciting milestone with its Grand Re-Opening recently. The business celebrated a fresh new
Letter To The Editor – Reader Stands “Firmly” with Mayors Position on 310
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Dear Mayor ClevelandThe situation in Cobourg regarding 310 Division and the Transition House shelter has raised
- Photo Galleries
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
Video – Cobourg’s Waterfront Is The Hub of the Community on Weekends
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9YlLQzQN_A Lots of activities were taking place down at the waterfront in Cobourg on Sunday, June 30, 2025. There seemed to
Video – Three People Rescued by Coast Guard on Lake Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WgeuLEjwJ4 Three people from Brampton were rescued from the chilly waters of Lake Ontario by members of the Coast Guard
Video – Second Annual Crowe’s Car Show in Alderville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8zpkGGSZVY It was the second annual Crowe’s Car Show in Alderville on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Over 70 vehicles including hot
Northumberland United Way Celebrates “Day of Caring”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LygUvWvaMhY A number of local businesses, nonprofit community living, seniors celebrated the Northumberland United Way’s “Day of Caring” on Friday,
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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’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
Port Hope Youth Competing at 2025 Bell Canadian Swimming Trials in British Columbia
A 17-year-old Port Hope youth is competing at the 2025 Bell Canadian Swimming Trials in Victoria, British Columbia this