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Breaking News – Victoria Beach Closed In Cobourg As Numbers Reach Capacity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6siKBGeJ6U Victoria Beach in Cobourg was closed on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 due to capacity limits being reached. As a result
OPFFA – Don’t Re-Stigmatize Mental Health Injuries, Ontario Fire Fighters Urge Police Chiefs
The union representing Ontario’s professional fire fighters is urging the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) to immediately
Breaking News – Two Members of a Family Are Dead After Their Vehicle Slams Into A Parked Commercial Motor Vehicle at OnRoute Along Highway 401 near Newtonville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vz6TKdAJUdg Two members of a family were killed after their vehicle struck a parked commercial motor vehicle on Highway 401
Local Angler Wins Top Prize for the Walter Oster Junior Anglers Day of the Great Ontario Salmon Derby
A young angler has won top prize for the Walter Oster Junior Anglers Day on July 10, 2021. Nine-year-old Jakob
Rosewood Estates Resident Celebrates 100th Birthday in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlGnU12j1wA It was a special milestone for one resident of Rosewood Estates Retirement Home in Cobourg on Saturday, July 17,
Cobourg Police – Modified Vehicle Taken Off The Road
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXaskpMgqA0&t=3s A vehicle was removed from the road after Cobourg Police deemed it unsafe as a result of a number
Northumberland OPP – Ten People Arrested at Illegal Cannabis Production Operation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcIU_0JcLwo On Wednesday July 14, 2021 members of the Ontario Provincial Police Provincial Joint Forces Cannabis Enforcement Team, Kawartha Lakes
Breaking News – Obstruction of Justice Charge Laid Against Retired General Jonathan Vance
On July 15th, 2021, the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service (CFNIS) charged Retired General Jonathan Vance with the following: One
Theodore Too Draws Onlookers to Lake Ontario Shoreline
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMLvFT2956I A famous tugboat drew onlookers to the Lake Ontario shoreline in Northumberland County on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 to
Port Hope Police Chief Receives the Order of Merit
Port Hope Police Chief Bryant Wood received the Order of Merit during a virtual ceremony at the Port Hope
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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
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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