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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,
Santa Claus Comes to Brighton Kicking Off a Number of Parade Visits in the Area
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiP20jL699M The first Santa Claus Parade of the season for the area kicked off in Brighton on Friday, November 17,
Exclusive – Over Half of CPK Interior Products Workforce Will Be Laid Off at Starting of New Year in Port Hope
Nearly 200 employees from CPK Interior Products were told they would be laid off at the beginning of the
Cobourg Police Service and Canadian Centre for Addictions Forge Transformative Community Partnership
The Community Bed Pilot partnership provides a roadmap to recovery for vulnerable individuals The Cobourg Police Service (CPS) is thrilled
Exclusive – Cobourg Police Constable Pleads Guilty to One Count of Discreditable Conduct
A Constable with the Cobourg Police Service has had his charges concluded by what is called an “informal resolution,”
Video – The Sleeping Cabin Project – Band-Aid Solution or Worthwhile Project
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jvkgt__8Qn8 Today’s Northumberland took a trip to Kingston recently. Last Tuesday, Kingston council voted to end The Sleeping Cabin Pilot Project
Hundreds Gather for Remembrance Day Service in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yg9EWOSvPzY The annual Remembrance Day Service was held in Cobourg on Saturday, November 11, 2023. At 10:15 a.m. a parade being
Cobourg Firefighter’s Family Receives Medal Honouring Their Father’s Line of Duty Death
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HW2n7SmBzPM A retired Cobourg firefighters children were presented with the Martin. E. Pierce medal honouring their father’s line of duty
Northumberland County First Responders Train for Grain Rescue Scenarios
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqlRBbQ1r30 Northumberland County firefighters and paramedics attended a training session north of Colborne on November 4, 2023 for grain entrapment/extrications. The
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In My Opinion – A Perfect Day on Lake Ontario, Depending on Who You Ask
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_lQnCe3miE For some people, Sunday, August 23, 2026, was the perfect day. It certainly wasn’t a typical summer day in Cobourg.
Video – Another Day, Another Wrong-Way Driver in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EFu3rkCMDU Another day, another wrong-way driver in Cobourg. As reported numerous times by Today’s Northumberland, there appears to be an ongoing
Video – Photo Gallery – Sprinkler System Helps Contain Fire at Cobourg Industrial Building
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1aOH8hSdRw Cobourg Fire Department responded to a structure fire Saturday afternoon after an automatic alarm led firefighters to a building
Video – Excavator Strikes Hydro Pole, Sparks Grass Fire on Highland Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYp2HwatuWU Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services responded to a grass fire on Highland Drive Friday afternoon after an excavator
Northumberland Election Slates Reflect Change in the Wind
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The deadline for nominating a candidate in the October municipal elections has passed, and the winds
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Video – Excavator Strikes Hydro Pole, Sparks Grass Fire on Highland Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYp2HwatuWU Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services responded to a grass fire on Highland Drive Friday afternoon after an excavator
Video – Photo Gallery – YMCA Strong Kids Duathlon Brings More Than 115 Young Athletes to Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgzwaSj_Gjo&t=34s Centennial Pool was filled with energy, encouragement and plenty of smiles Thursday as more than 115 young athletes took
Video – Photo Gallery – 18-Year-Old Runs 550 Miles Around Lake Ontario to Help Kids Play Sports
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoXpnTkj4SQ&t=8s Adam Saltarelli is just 18 years old, but he is taking on a challenge that would be daunting for
Video – Photo Gallery – Salmon Run Brings Anglers to Cobourg and Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0428pjYPjWo The annual salmon run has officially begun, with salmon now making their way into creeks and waterways throughout Cobourg
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Lawn Bowlers Battle for Provincial Ladies Novice Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAvnSR-PGTM Sixteen teams from across Ontario gathered at the Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club this weekend for the Ontario Ladies Novice
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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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Cobourg Cougars Earn Two OJHL Exhibition Victories Over Wellington Dukes
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Cougars returned to Ontario Junior Hockey League action this weekend with a pair of preseason
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Lawn Bowlers Battle for Provincial Ladies Novice Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAvnSR-PGTM Sixteen teams from across Ontario gathered at the Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club this weekend for the Ontario Ladies Novice
Jacob Hyatt Now Competing in Two National Lawn Bowling Championships this Month
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club member Jacob Hyatt has a busy schedule for high-level competition on the greens
Cobourg Kodiaks Clinch Major Series Lacrosse Playoff Spot
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Kodiaks are headed to the Major Series Lacrosse playoffs after rallying for a 7-5 victory
Cobourg Kodiaks Have Must-Win Game Saturday in Owen Sound
The Cobourg Kodiaks can earn their way into the Major Series Lacrosse playoffs with a win in their final