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Video – Santa Claus Visits Cobourg For Annual Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__pGYPQce9E Santa Claus made a visit to Cobourg for his annual parade on Saturday, December 2, 2023. King Street from William
Exclusive – Northumberland County May Be New Owner of Seniors Centre in Cobourg
Today’s Northumberland has learned Northumberland County may be purchasing a former seniors centre in Cobourg. Today’s Northumberland reached out to
Town of Cobourg Prepares to Celebrate 2023 Santa Claus Parade
Road Closure Notice for Saturday, December 2nd The Town of Cobourg would like to remind residents that the 2023 Cobourg
Breaking News – SIU Discontinues Investigation into Port Hope Officer Who Shot Gun at Stolen Truck
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Joseph Martino, has terminated an investigation into a Port Hope Police Service
Northumberland County Firefighter’s Take Part in Annual Polar Plunge for Movember
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLcxF5oHIiI Northumberland County Firefighter’s Polar Plunge took place on Sunday November 26, 2023 at Wicklow Beach Boat Launch. There were five
Exclusive – Video – Former Educational Assistant A Survivor of a False Sexual Assault Allegation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYuwGm3ksGU (please watch video for full interview) A 36-year-old former education assistant was found not guilty of sexual assault and sexual
VandeGraaf Updates Community at Police Services Board Meeting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1xTGj1yCnM&t=144s By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Mental health and homelessness issues should be primarily addressed by professionals in the field, but the
Video – Port Hope Rejects Sleeping Cabin Project at Former School Site
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yizTZ7vHGx4 By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Seven months after Cobourg council declined to pursue a six-month pilot project utilizing sleeping cabins as
Trees Are In Place – “Christmas Magic” Will Soon Begin in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmU9kiK6yu0 Two huge Christmas trees were put in place in Cobourg on Friday, November 17, 2023 and the countdown is
Alnwick/Haldimand Township Firefighters Walk “Lake to Lake” for Movember
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9N8yQrcH0w Members of the Alnwick/Haldimand Township Fire Department Held a “Lake to Lake Firefighter Walk” for Movember on November 19,
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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