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Video – Update – Local Northumberland Politicians Incensed by Hateful Comments of One Woman During Pro Palestine Rally in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoWvtp9__3g A clip from an interview with a pro Palestine supporter in front of Victoria Hall on Sunday, December 10,
Cameco Fund for Mental Health 2023 Awards Grants to 11 Northumberland County Organizations
The Cameco Fund for Mental Health has awarded 11 grants totaling $88,000 to organizations in Northumberland County working on
Video – The Results are in for Habitat for Humanity Northumberland’s 9th Annual Gingerbread Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UG5z8zG-y70 With 74 entries the results are in for Habitat for Humanity Northumberland's 9th Annual Gingerbread Festival in Cobourg. The displays
Video – Special Ceremony at St. Peter’s Anglican Church in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpuVHBY9k4c A Lambeth Awards Service took place at St. Peter’s Anglican Church on Sunday, December 10, 2023. Along with the awards
Video – Protestors in front of Victoria Hall in Cobourg Call for End of “Genocide” in Palestine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnAFYwH5IdU Approximately 20 Palestine supporters stood outside Victoria Hall in Cobourg on Sunday, December 10, 2023 demanding Canada take more
Cobourg Mayor Says Purchasing Former Retirement Home Was A Good Decision
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOhJ4s7iNMk Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland said purchasing a former retirement home located at 310 Division Street for $2.3 million dollars
Video – Celebrating the Bell Tower Restoration at St. Peter’s Church in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K51SVLCPst4 On Sunday, December 10th, St. Peter's will be having a public concert and recital on our church bells, also
Video – Mixed Reactions to County Purchase of Former Retirement Residence
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZa9oQE7dKs Mixed emotions raised at County Council concerning former retirement residence purchase in Cobourg. A number of delegations came forward to
Exclusive – Video – Northumberland County Warden Discusses Purchase of Retirement Residence in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oi2a8P1sY9E In a exclusive interview, Northumberland County Warden Mandy Martin spoke about the purchasing of the former retirement residence in
Breaking News – Northumberland County and Transition House Partner to Purchase Former Retirement Residence
Northumberland County Council will review a staff report on Wednesday, December 6, regarding final arrangements in the purchase of
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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