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Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Lay Numerous Charges on Rice Lake Over Weekend
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry made a lot of residents happy on the north shore of Rice
Unveiling of Statue in Cobourg Honouring a Trailblazer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7EvOQ88Qis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQyWEqwn7ac A remarkable ceremony was held in Cobourg on Saturday, October 17, 2020. It was for the unveiling of the commemorate
Promoter Says New Proposal for Cobourg Memorial Arena Is A “Win-Win for Everyone”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywlUu4HbnIM&feature=youtu.be The recently decommissioned Cobourg Memorial Arena could become a multi-purpose events facility if local promoter Derek Sharp has his
“Northumberland Drive To Remember” Held In Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmWt7JPUcr0&feature=youtu.be The ninth annual “Walk to Remember” had to be adjusted due to COVID-19. The annual event is in honour of
(Most of the) Fence Comes Down At Victoria Beach in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPP15G7oQW8&feature=youtu.be The fence has come down and Victoria Beach in Cobourg is officially open - for the most part. The fence
Fall Colours In The Grafton Area
Thanksgiving was a great chance to get outside and take in the Fall colours around the Alnwick/Haldimand Township area. The
Beavers Like The Water But Not The Waves
Beavers like the water. But on Monday, October 12, 2020 Today’s Northumberland found out they don’t necessarily like the
Breaking News – One Driver Airlifted Following Head-On Collision in Alnwick/Haldimand Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztCkHXheeQY&t=5s One driver was airlifted to a Toronto trauma centre following a head-on collision in Alnwick/Haldimand Township on Sunday, October
Queenies Bake Shop In Port Hope Helps Make Thanksgiving For Others
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fpUvD8jqSA&feature=youtu.be Queenies Back Shop in Port Hope held their ninth annual free Thanksgiving dinner on Sunday, October 11, 2020. Owner Adam
DQ Miracle Treat Is Going Virtual
The DQ Miracle Treat is going virtual. The annual event was cancelled in August, but is happening this year from
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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
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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
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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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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