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People Who Create Barriers for the Homeless Do So “Irresponsibly and Inhumanely” Says Cobourg Mayor
Town of Cobourg staff and Council are aware of the encampment that has been relocated to the Brookside property.
Most Vulnerable Getting Manipulated After Another Encampment in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gom7RLo3k4 For the third time, an encampment of homeless people have moved to a new location in Cobourg. The story for
Northumberland County Council Endorses Clearing Encampment
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County has issued a notice that refers to a “general clean up” of the encampment
Encampment Residents Given 24-Hours to Vacate County Lands in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeRURpHXpy4 Two residents of the encampment located at 600 William Street in Cobourg said they were “shocked” when they received
Canadian International Air Show Takes to the Skies in Toronto
The first day of the Canadian International Air Show took place on Saturday, September 2, 2023 starting at noon. Kicking
Breaking News – After Five Months the Town of Cobourg Shuts Down Overdose Prevention Site
(Facebook video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPN9vDyXDRw At least one by-law officer along with a number of Cobourg Police officers arrived shortly after 7 p.m.
Breaking News – Quinte West OPP – Additional Criminal Code Charges for CFB Trenton Commander After Second Firearm Retrieved from Canal
Additional investigative steps taken. New charges laid. (QUINTE WEST, ON) - The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police
Breaking News – Commanding Officer of CFB Trenton Removed from Command – For Now
DND Photo Five days after the Commanding Officer of CFB Trenton was charged, the Department of National Defence has removed
Ontario Welcomes $8.4 Million in Manufacturing Investments in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGIzF8v5ARk Local manufacturers expanding to create 30 good-paying jobs in Cobourg The Ontario government is welcoming two new investments totalling $8.4
Community Comes Together To “Fill the Frink with Butterflies” in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TP_QKhUpi0 The community of Cobourg and surrounding area came together on Monday, August 28, 2023 to show solidarity and love
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Video – Photo Gallery – Highway 401 Seems to Be A “Free For All” After Another Emergency Services Vehicle Was Hit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7simHNn2FpA For the third time in less than a year an emergency services vehicle was struck on Highway 401 in
Video – Photo Gallery – So Much To Do In A Winter Paradise
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faeSC1QkUDA There was so much to do in a Canadian winter paradise on Thursday, January 15, 2026 in the Cobourg
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
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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