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Cobourg Council – Cobourg Beach Will Stay Closed After All
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Following a motion made at Monday's council meeting to reopen Cobourg's Victoria Park beach July 6,
Ontario Celebrating Canada Day with Free Parks Admission and Extending Free Family Fishing
The Ontario government is celebrating Canada Day by offering free day use at all provincial parks, and beginning on
Local Artist Helps Put The Spirit of Canada Day in Victoria Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1h0BNfXlFDw&feature=youtu.be A local artist has helped put the spirit in Canada Day in Cobourg. For over 10 hours (letters and leaf)
Highway of Heroes Memorial Globe on Display in Colborne on Canada Day
CRAMAHE TOWNSHIP — The Highway of Heroes Memorial globe will be on display at The Big Apple and downtown
HKPR District Health Unit – Latest Beach Water Test Results
All beaches in Port Hope and on Rice Lake in Hamilton Township are Green, meaning they’re good for swimming. Currently,
CMHA – More Canadians Thinking About Suicide During Pandemic
The pandemic has caused intense stress and disruption for all people in Canada, and is causing pronounced mental health
Cobourg Gets Ready for Canada’s Birthday In A Special Way
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50Fm5ekJzXY&feature=youtu.be It won’t be the same, but Cobourg residents are making the best of things for this years Canada Day
Exclusive – Hangman Removed from Hamilton Township Roadway Due To Public Pressure
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TGK9VSPnEE It was to keep the peace that a metal statue of a hanging man was removed after 25-years from
Exclusive – Changes Coming For Medical Centre on King East In Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6HhV4vEvnA&feature=youtu.be Photo credit/Google Map Today’s Northumberland spoke with Manager of Planning Services with the Town of Cobourg to put an end
Positive Spirit Shines Through For St. Mary Grads in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7QTWGzlld8 It was a night to remember at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School in Cobourg on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Due
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Video – Photo Gallery – Windy Day Along the Lakeshore in Cobourg and Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhCOHk2cMJI Another windy day along the lakeshore in Northumberland County on Monday, December 29, 2025. With gusts up to 88 kph
Update on Watermain Break in Downtown Port Hope
At approximately 8:45 a.m. on December 28, 2025, a watermain break occurred at the northwest corner of the Walton
Video – So Far Only Minor Issues with the Freezing Rain in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLkoYDLZ54E So far, for the most part, so good. The freezing rain has hit the Northumberland County area, but so far,
Video – Despite the Weather Anglers Getting Their Last Casts In Before the Seasons Over
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrfeofRHcns A number of anglers braved the rainy, chilly weather on Sunday, December 28, 2025 along the Ganaraska River in
Video – Freezing Rain Arrives in the Northumberland County Area
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMRRSgFaiQA The expected freezing rain arrived into the area of Northumberland County shortly after 1 p.m. on Sunday, December 28,
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Video – Photo Gallery – Special Guests Brought In for St. Peter’s Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXFjjyYkBOI There were a few extra guests at the St. Peter’s Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service in Cobourg. To be precise,
Exclusive – Video – Photo Gallery – Grinch Takes The Fun Out of Christmas in Bowmanville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92UfKGfuDlY The Clay family has been served notice from the Municipality of Clarington - Skelly’s got to go. Skelly has been
Video – Christmas Lights at Old Scugog Road in Bowmanville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGauc6EJVEY Anyone who lives in driving distance of Bowmanville, either knows of, and likely has visited Old Scugog Road to
Video – Photo Gallery – Trent Hills Fire Department Toy Drive Is What Christmas Is All About
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8e0wkkJIjQ The Trent Hills Fire Department Toy Drive wrapped up on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at the Trent Hills Emergency
Exclusive – Winter Parking Tickets Cancelled for Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland
“It is the Mayor's and we are working on a solution,” stated Kevin Feagan (Manager, Bylaw Enforcement and Licensing)
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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 Cougars Head Into New Year with Lengthy Losing Streak
The Cobourg Cougars junior A hockey club will look to reverse its fortunes after the calendar flips to 2026. Following
Port Hope’s Owen Beck Scores First NHL Goal
(Photo courtesy of Montreal Canadiens) In his 21st NHL game, Port Hope’s Owen Beck scored the first goal of his
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