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Video – Crown Says It’s Time Courts Send A Message to Denounce Drinking and Driving
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQiseclCKW8 The family of a 23-year-old woman who was killed over two years ago broke down in tears as Justice
First Night Celebrations Kick Off the New Year in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6ud7wDN_PQ First Night Celebrations kicked off the beginning of 2024. Carriage rides, skating, music and of course fireworks rang in 2024
Some Pro Palestine Supporters Seem Confused at Rally in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XzMpvtwB1A Another protest was held on Saturday, December 30, 2023 in Cobourg demanding a cease fire for the violence taking
2023 A Year of Triumphs and Tragedies in Northumberland County
2023 was another year of triumphs and tragedies. It’s hoped that COVID will be a thing of the past in
Video – Christmas Eve Miracle As Community Comes Together to Search for Strangers Dog That Ran Away After Collision in Hamilton Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVTuDwujodc It may sound cliche, but Kassie McKeown can only describe what happened to her as a Christmas Eve miracle. Twenty-eight-year-old
Nearly 300 Christmas Dinners Donated to the Community by Ketch’s Korner in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4v9qNkfQ9M The tradition continues at Ketch’s Korner in Cobourg serving up free Christmas dinner to members of the community. Melissa Dale
Parking Fees Drive Highland Games Out of Cobourg and Into Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJHy6ls1FNE After 59 years in Cobourg the Highland Games are moving a wee bit down the road this year. The Games
Cobourg Police Chief Says Officers Can Seize Minor Amounts of Deadly Drugs Even If They Can’t Charge A Person
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itKDS9j5n-U The Cobourg Police Services Board held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at Venture13. Although the meeting itself
Local Artist’s Work Graces Your Christmas Stamps
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjHGt2_NSxU By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumbeerland The work of Northumberland artist Tim Zeltner will be seen throughout the entire country and beyond
Video – Family of Five Left Homeless After Fire Ravages Their Home Just Days Before Christmas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGs8QHZnGVo A family of five is homeless after fire enveloped the home just 10 days before Christmas. At approximately 9:30 a.m.
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Downtown Closures Announced for Next Week in Cobourg
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Town of Cobourg announces intermittent downtown lane, sidewalk and street closures for Monday and Tuesday,
Video – Cobourg Man Charged After Window at Victoria Hall Smashed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ybYTtDJ2mE A Cobourg man is facing charges after a front window of Victoria Hall was broke on Monday January 12,
New Golden Plough Lodge Nearing Completion – Hopefully
If things go right, residents will be in the new Golden Plough Lodge before the summer. Residents and family members
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,
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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