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Cobourg to Rochester Ferry Mural Gets An Upgrade in Downtown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gu8Ky7Lc0mo The Cobourg to Rochester Ferry mural on First Street has been getting a make over for the past week. The
29th Annual Alderville First Nation Pow Wow Brings Community Together
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bNjP36VY4o Another amazing turnout for the Alderville First Nation Pow Wow which took place over the weekend. On July 8 and
Today’s Northumberland Gets Close-Up Look at Search and Rescue Training on Lake Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gA31IGZ-jlA&t=81s Today’s Northumberland got a rare look at the precision training members of the Canadian Coast Guard and members of
Special Night at Piggies Raising Funds for Ed’s House
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDBuydA2dbA It was a special evening on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 as Piggies Bike Nite held a fundraiser in support
Cobourg Retirement Residence Permanently Closing
Cobourg Retirement Residence is permanently closing its doors in the upcoming months. Vice President of Operations with Lifetimes Living Inc.
“Love Your Lakes” Help Clean Victoria Park in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jczEMlz6QI The Town of Cobourg partners with A Greener Future on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 to cleanup litter along with
Hot, Humid Day for Battling Trailer Fire Carrying Straw on Highway 401 in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRtgSjDnt_c Firefighters spent most of the day working on extinguishing a trailer carrying straw on Highway 401 west of Port
Cobourg Woman Hopes “Wind Phone” Brings Comfort To Those Who Have Lost Someone Close
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCTL4QMv7Ck&t=82s It’s the first of its kind in the area but a local woman hopes it may bring comfort for
Canada Day Fireworks Light Up the Evening Sky Over Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRJH9VdSO4o Thousands of people packed the waterfront in Cobourg to watch the Canada Day fireworks on Saturday, July 1, 2023.
Cobourg Celebrates Canada Day!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DscgOJZBaM What a celebration it was in Cobourg! Celebrating Canada’s 156th birthday is cause for a celebration anytime. And on July 1,
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Mayor Directs Staff to Investigate Options and Recommendations for Activating Development and Revitalization of the Tannery Lands
Under Strong Mayor Powers, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland has directed staff to investigate development and revitalization of Tannery Lands
Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland Directs Staff to Prepare Report to Accelerate Affordable Housing
Under Strong Mayor Powers, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland has issued a notice on Friday, July 11, 2025. Subject: Options and
Port Hope Completes Urban-Rural Tax Allocation Review and Introduces Innovative AI-Powered Educational Tool for Residents
The Municipality of Port Hope is providing an update on the completed Urban-Rural Tax Allocation Review, a detailed study
Micro Grants Presented to Young Entrepreneurs to Kickstart Summer Businesses
Young entrepreneurs across Northumberland are turning big ideas into real businesses with support from the Business & Entrepreneurship Centre
Video – Photo Gallery – Firefighters Battle Stubborn Blaze in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFUJhJJPO5Y Firefighters worked in the blazing heat trying to douse the flames of a stubborn fire in Colborne on Thursday,
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Video – Photo Gallery – Firefighters Battle Stubborn Blaze in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFUJhJJPO5Y Firefighters worked in the blazing heat trying to douse the flames of a stubborn fire in Colborne on Thursday,
Video – Photo Gallery – Concert Band of Cobourg Kicks Off Summer Concert Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEvch6acg30 The Concert Band of Cobourg held their first Summer Concert Series in Victoria Park on Tuesday, July 9, 2025. For
Video – Photo Gallery – “The Greatest” Returns to Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_lB_DC4740 The Greatest” Returns to Cobourg. On Tuesday, July 8, 2025 the cast and crew of the new series titled “The
Video – Photo Gallery – Fireworks Light Up the Sky in Pittsburgh Celebrating Independence Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAS_PkWm9sY The City of Pittsburgh celebrated Independence Day on July 4, 2025 with a flurry of fireworks lighting up the
Video – Silver Cross Mother and Volunteers Clean Up the Highway of Heroes on Canada Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdW2h3vW3v0 The sixth annual Environmental Clean in Memory of Craftsman Kyle Sinclair took place on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 in
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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 – Tucker Williams Continues to Make Big Strides in Lacrosse Development
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESDa5eT__CA Already very accomplished for his age at 14, Baltimore’s Tucker Williams simply just loves playing lacrosse. “People say it’s the
Cobourg’s MacNiel Drafted by Montreal Canadians
Andrew MacNiel of Cobourg was selected in the sixth round, 189th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens at the 2025
Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Inducts Class of 2025
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Announced last March, a sixth group of inductees was welcomed to the Cobourg and District Sports
St. Mary Student Gets Full Hockey Scholarship
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Following graduation day at St. Mary Secondary School next week, boom! Sophie Harold is outta here
91-Year-Old Achieves Bronze Medal in PickleBall Tournament
Cobourg resident Bob Carson was the oldest athlete of more than 250 participants from across Ontario who competed in