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Breaking News – Adam Bureau Steps Down as Chair of the Cobourg Police Services Board
A Personal Message from the Heart — My Decision to Step Down as Chair of the Cobourg Police Services
Breaking News – Data Breach Prompts Some Area Police Services to Suspend Crime Stoppers Portal
Investigation underway to determine whether confidential tips were compromised _____________________________________________ A data breach involving the company that provides tip-management software
Video – Photo Gallery – Beneath the Paint: Hidden Rot Reveals Extent of Victoria Hall Clock Tower Restoration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beCjhd_KEQg From the streets of downtown Cobourg, Victoria Hall’s iconic clock tower continues to stand proudly above the historic municipal
Video – Photo Gallery – Five Anglers Charged During Salmon Run Patrol Along Ganaraska River
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gexiBkL-lVU Five anglers along the Ganaraska River were charged with fishing in a protected fish sanctuary on Saturday, October 17,
Videos – Cobourg Mayor and Deputy Mayor Debates Held at Lions Centre
Watch the videos below to hear directly from the candidates as they discuss issues facing Cobourg and their plans
A Message of Thanks to Our Readers, Supporters and Advertisers
Since launching Today’s Northumberland in 2018, we’ve done our best to bring you the news that matters — not
Exclusive – Video – Cobourg Banker Dumped at Side of Road After 11-Months in Dubai Prison
Malnourished, sick and facing extradition to South Sudan, O’Grady says he was suddenly dumped at roadside and told ‘good
Video – Photo Gallery – Turkey Vultures Take Centre Stage as Port Hope Festival Draws Thousands
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vl-GKbBQWoI&t=2019s They came for the turkey vultures. They stayed for the music, the wildlife, the education — and, for more than
Video – Belleville Police Reveal Synagogue Attack Was Deliberate Hate Crime
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDQkpFWuwbs ‘You are going to die for the Jews’: Chief says gunman had weapons, ammunition and gasoline as officers stopped
Social Media Post by Belleville Police Officers Wife Expresses Gratitude to the Community
The wife of a injured Belleville Police officer has posted on social media about the love she has for
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Video – Photo Gallery – Alderville First Nation Honours Veterans at Annual Armistice Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFx6ku9EzjI Veterans, community members, dignitaries and representatives from across the region gathered Sunday, November 8, 2026, as Alderville First Nation
In My Opinion – Something Has Got to Change: Cobourg’s 310 Division Street Problem Is Affecting Everyone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnJ3m2KQRYs Something has got to change. What's happening on the streets of Cobourg is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. Regardless of
Northumberland OPP Supports Trent Hills Fire Department Toy Drive
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is once again supporting the Municipality of Trent Hills Fire
New Documentary to Tell Story of Cobourg-Born Second World War Trailblazer Fern Blodgett Sunde
(Graham Beer films with Fern Blodgett Sunde’s family in Farsund, Norway. From left: daughter Solveig Ann Eiken, producer Graham
Letter to the Editor: The Elephant in the Room: Accountability at Transition House
Christian Harvey, Executive Director of Transition House, is likeable, a good presenter and clearly skilled at managing a crowd. That
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Video – Photo Gallery – Alderville First Nation Honours Veterans at Annual Armistice Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFx6ku9EzjI Veterans, community members, dignitaries and representatives from across the region gathered Sunday, November 8, 2026, as Alderville First Nation
Video – Photo Gallery – Whelan Enjoys Special Homecoming as Windsor Spitfires Defeat Peterborough Petes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqon0q5FhmA For 16-year-old Lauchlan Whelan, Thursday night was about as close to playing in his hometown arena as he could
Video – Photo Gallery – CN Freight Train Strikes Commercial Truck East of Brighton, Causing Major Rail Disruption
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiuSYd5pCjw There were no injuries, but video capturing the collision is disturbing after a CN freight train struck a commercial
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg’s Largest Christmas Tree Arrives Along Waterfront Ahead of Christmas Magic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0m0Seg-vOUY Christmas is beginning to take shape along Cobourg’s waterfront as the town’s largest Christmas tree was put into place
Photo Gallery – Chasing Sunsets and Making Memories Along Cobourg’s Waterfront
It seems as though the world comes alive at the end of the day. Whether it's a walk along the
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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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Cougars Rally to Defeat Toronto Warriors on the Road
Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg Cougars overcame a two-goal deficit in the first period to defeat the host Toronto Warriors
Video – Photo Gallery – Whelan Enjoys Special Homecoming as Windsor Spitfires Defeat Peterborough Petes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqon0q5FhmA For 16-year-old Lauchlan Whelan, Thursday night was about as close to playing in his hometown arena as he could
West Northumberland U15 BB Wild win host Halloween Havoc tournament
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The West Northumberland Wild U15 BB team captured the division championship at its host Halloween Havoc tournament
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Remain Undefeated After Hard-Fought Battle Against Brighton Vikings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMgboo5XFgU The Northumberland Stars kept their undefeated record intact Friday night, October 23, after defeating the Brighton Vikings in a
Cobourg Cougars Drop Dukes to Continue Strong Play
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland After tallying eight goals during a road win Saturday in Aurora, the Cobourg Cougars netted nine more