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Video – Two Local Students’ Remembrance Day Poems Go National
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVZF940fcU0 By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Generations of students have entered their poems, artwork and essays in the Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance
Editorial – Transparency Is What’s Need in Cobourg
There is something seriously suspicious about what is happening in Cobourg. Today’s Northumberland was made aware of an incident where
Video – Lawyer Says “Lynch Mob Weaponizing The Criminal Code” Against Canadian Veteran
Apologizes for the video - it's strictly audio as there was a problem with the camera https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rw9FUCbZ84 After nearly three decades
Woman Hailed as Hero for Jumping Into Cobourg Harbour to Save Person Who Fell In
Cobourg Police are hailing a woman who jumped into Cobourg Harbour to save another woman a hero for her
Video – From a Major Conference in Montreal to Meeting with the Premier It’s Been A Busy Few Weeks for Cobourg Mayor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=074JsG1bdOg It’s been a busy few weeks for Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland. A meeting with the Premier of Ontario in Toronto
Video – A Dream Come True in New York City
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTER1qCBK7g (Please browse through the photo gallery and watch the video) It was like a dream I never knew I wanted. But
Video – Cobourg and Area Museum Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IBBY_jK9zA The former Sifton-Cook Heritage Centre held its opening in Cobourg for the summer season on May 18, 2024. Another special
Parker Family Honoured at Northumberland Hills Hospital
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Already known locally for establishing both Partak Limited and Dalren Limited and being proud Rotarians (as
Video – A “True Hero” Remembered on the 20th Anniversary of His Murder in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1ibs3u73_U It was the 20th anniversary for a Cobourg Police Officer who was killed in the early morning hours of
Video – Cameco Step-Up for Mental Health Fun Run Raises $60,000
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkv9-2U27Jc Over 700 people descended on Cobourg for the third annual Cameco Step-Up for Mental Health 5 Km Fun Run. The
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In My Opinion: A New Chief, A New Direction for Cobourg Police
First impressions matter. For a new police chief, they may matter more than most. Chris Leather has been in charge of
YMCA Strong Kids Duathlon Expands to Two Locations for 18th Anniversary!
For the first time in its 18-year history, YMCA Northumberland’s Strong Kids Duathlon is expanding to two different locations
Mary Frances Brings Local Ties and National Momentum to SONG Benefit Concert
One of Canada's fastest-rising young folk performers will take the stage in Port Hope this fall, bringing an evening
Northumberland County Welcomes Bill Detlor as New Director of Community and Social Services
The County is pleased to announce the appointment of Bill Detlor as Director of Community and Social Services. A
Volunteer Contributions Celebrated at NHH Auxiliary Annual Meeting
Service pins presented to 23 dedicated volunteers marking 5 to 55 years of service The Northumberland Hills Hospital Auxiliary held
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OPP – Nearly 1.7 Tonnes of Illegal Drugs Seized in One of the Largest Drug Busts by Weight in Ontario
Drugs Seized Valued at More Than $139 Million A multi-jurisdictional, cross-border investigation resulted in the seizure of nearly 1.7 tonnes
Video – Photo Gallery – Chris Leather Officially Sworn In as 14th Chief of the Cobourg Police Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGN8MJmfsVQ With the sound of bagpipes echoing through Victoria Hall, Chris Leather was officially sworn in Thursday afternoon as the
Video – Photo Gallery – Wind, Water and Waves Put on a Show Along Cobourg’s Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Is513bBIi74 Wind, water and waves defined the day in Cobourg on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Strong north winds whipped Lake Ontario
Video – Photo Gallery – St. Lawrence II: A Tall Ship Built for Adventure, Teamwork and Discovery
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3AJXr3xOMY The sight of a tall ship sailing into Cobourg Harbour is always a welcome one. The St. Lawrence II stopped
Video – Photo Gallery – Grafton Legion Celebrates Royal Canadian Legion’s 100th Anniversary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJbn5RMlA9Y The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 580 in Grafton welcomed members of the community on Friday, July 17, to celebrate
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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 – Soccer Fans Turn Pickup Truck into Outdoor Viewing Party in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhpBaIX8LTo A day at the beach in Cobourg didn't stop one group of friends and family from catching one of
Local Players, Coach Part of New GMHL Team in Brighton
By Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League will have a second team in Northumberland County for
World-Class Achievement Recognized at Annual CDSHF Induction
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland A seventh contingent of star athletes has been inducted into the Cobourg and District Sports Hall
Marc Mercier’s Hockey Journey from Timmins to Toronto, Cobourg and Cambridge Too
By – David McPherson/Ontario Hockey Association COLLINGWOOD, ON – Ontario Hockey Association Chairman Marc Mercier and Ontario Junior Hockey League
Video – A Dream Come True for Cobourg Hockey Player Picked in the First Round of the OHL Draft
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq52lR02ATE What a week it has been for Cobourg's Lauchlan Whelan. The 15-year-old hockey standout is still trying to take it