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20th Anniversary Celebration of Constable Chris Garrett
The Cobourg Police Service invites the community to the 20th Anniversary Celebration of Constable Chris Garrett #221. All are welcome
Video – Pileated Woodpecker Causing Quite the Predicament for Family in Alnwick/Haldimand Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-bvfaMmIn4 A pileated woodpecker is causing a bit of a ruckus for one Alnwick/Haldimand Township family over the last week. Kevin
Video – Kingston Youths Learn About Service, Sacrifice and the Environment Along the Highway of Heroes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-O549skVFIQ Seven youths from the Kingston area learned about service and sacrifice along the Highway of Heroes on Saturday, April
Ontario Raising Highway Speed Limits
400-series highways will see posted speeds of 110km/h The Ontario government is raising the speed limit permanently from 100 km/h
Update – Cramahe Township’s Reaction Following Sobeys Announcement It Won’t Be Rebuilding
Cramahe Township residents, council and staff are disappointed to learn the Sobey’s corporation today have informed us they will
Exclusive – Sobeys (Foodland) Announces It Won’t Be Rebuilding in Colborne
After a devastating fire consumed the only grocery store in Colborne on May 24, 2023 the company has announced
“Province Enjoys Immunity” States Cobourg Bylaw Manager Regarding Encampment
The Town of Cobourg can do absolutely nothing enforcing municipal by-laws with the encampment in Cobourg’s east end. An enquiry
Video – Woman Struck Numerous Times at Cobourg Dog Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpJNUv3VbS0 A Cobourg woman is recovering after allegedly being struck numerous times at the Cobourg Dog Park over the weekend. Today’s
Video – Update – OPP Forensic Identification Officer at Scene of “Incident” in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9--EaaYZwE A OPP Forensic Identification Officer was at the scene of what Cobourg Police are only describing as a "incident"
A Month Later and Grafton Child Still Recovering in Sick Kids from Strep A
Local Health Unit Area Had One of Highest Areas in Province for Strep A in March It’s been over a
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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