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Video – Northumberland County Forest Advisory Committee Hears from User Groups
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DRGBMZINzY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOSZComWGcQ User groups brought their concerns to a meeting of the Northumberland County Forest Advisory Committee on Wednesday, June 26,
Town of Cobourg Welcomes New Director of Planning and Development Services
The Town of Cobourg is pleased to announce the appointment of Cristal Laanstra to the position of Director, Planning
Video – Concert Band of Cobourg Begins Summer Concert Series in Victoria Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gApSuM_0x00 The Concert Band of Cobourg held their first concert in Victoria Park on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. This year celebrates
Video – Canada Day Celebrated in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6B5WuyClWjg It was a perfect day to celebrate Canada’s birthday on July 1, 2024 in Cobourg. In downtown Cobourg at 11
Video – Weather Washes Out Most of the Airshow at CFB Trenton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MY8FCmnR_wI It was nearly a wash-out of day one of the Quinte International Air Show at CFB Trenton on Saturday,
Northumberland Humane Society Temporarily Closes All Animal Surrenders
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLrWUZlxQNI The Northumberland Humane Society has made the difficult decision to close all animal surrenders as of Tuesday, June 25,
Video – Celebrations for Canada Day in Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4AwDlZT5mg Canada Day celebrations took place in Grafton on Sunday June 23, 2024. The annual celebration traditionally takes place the Sunday
Video – RCMP Musical Ride Enjoyed by Thousands in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OfZZCbaMdI Over 2,000 people filled the stands at Donegan Park on Saturday, June 22, 2024 to watch members of the
Video – Cobourg Man Praised for Quick Actions After Child Falls Off Dock
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dCJBEQdNVs A Cobourg man is being praised for his quick actions after a toddler fell into the water on Thursday,
Video – Emergency Services Take Precautions After Replica Grenade Discovered in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Cp7rij7iAs Work came to a halt on Thursday, June 20, 2024 as workers discovered what was believed to be a
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Brighton’s Mayoral Budget Adopted for 2026, Representing a Residential Tax Increase of 4.9%
This budget represents the first time operating under the Strong Mayor, Building Homes Act, 2022 (Bill 3) and the
Video – Driver Has Directional Issues in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwIAIp5DZ88 The driver of a vehicle in Cobourg seemed to have a bit of directional issues on Tuesday, January 13,
The EOWC Announces 2026 Chair and Vice-Chair at Annual General Meeting
On Friday, January 9, 2026, the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus (EOWC), representing the region's 103 municipalities, proudly hosted its
Coldest Night of the Year Walk Returns to Port Hope
Coldest Night of the Year Returns to Port Hope Saturday February 28 for our 12th Year. Our Community Unites in
Initial Project Description Submitted for New Nuclear Project at Wesleyville Site in Port Hope
The Municipality of Port Hope is sharing that Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has submitted its Initial Project Description (IPD)
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Video – Photo Gallery – Memorable Wedding Photos on Cobourg Pier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7EBaPJOqFk It was a beautiful day for a wedding on Friday, January 9, 2026 in Cobourg. A Peterborough couple came down
Video – Photo Gallery – Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto Is More Than Aquatic Life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQpReEJ-A8M There was much more than just aquatic life at Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto on Friday, January 9, 2026. Walking into
Video – Photo Gallery – What A Difference A Day Makes for Toronto Skyline
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLhcUxFr0S0 With weather changing daily, so does the skyline of Toronto. Over the course of Friday and Saturday, Today’s Northumberland was
Video – Photo Gallery – Encapsulating Wonder of Mother Nature
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75ybcjd5CBU The encapsulating beauty of the sun setting along Lake Ontario draws people in the summer and winter. Thursday (January 8,
Video – Photo Gallery – Snow Cleared from Downtown Cobourg Overnight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYPrUS11zsQ A fleet of construction vehicles including a grader, dump trucks and more rolled into downtown Cobourg shortly after midnight
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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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Local Players in OHL U16 Showcase in Peterborough This Week
Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan will compete Tuesday and Wednesday at the Ontario Hockey League’s U16 Top Prospects Showcase
Current Competes at World Cross Country Running Championships, Signs Nike Contract
Kate Current, originally from Precious Corners just north of Cobourg, competed for Canada in the mixed relay at the
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