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CN Says “Thank You” to Grafton Good Samaritans
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland It was a Christmas Grafton will never forget – a derailment just east of the Station
Members of Cobourg Short Mat Bowling Club Heading to World Championships
Nine members of the Cobourg Short Mat Bowling Club will be part of a twenty strong Team Canada at
Breaking News – Cobourg Council – Council Raise Cancelled at the Last Minute
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDwzeSjqwUI By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland One councillor's change of heart has sunk – for now – the phase-in of a very
Cobourg Residents Engage in Contentious Debate with Mayor at Protest
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxWbr4dvQkE&t=1230s By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland About 30 residents turned out to a protest Sunday afternoon in front of Cobourg's Victoria
Cobourg Man Charged in 13-Month Joint Forces Police Investigation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjEGkJEdLi4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVtPyP3NwD0 A Cobourg man is one of 27 people arrested following a 13-month joint police forces investigation known as Project
Cobourg Lowers Flags in Honour of Former Employee
The Town of Cobourg would like to advise all residents that municipal flags across the town will fly at
Busy Day For Bylaw Services in Cobourg Handing Out Nearly 50 Tickets for Obstructing Removal of Snow
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4wFO992ly8 It was a busy day for bylaw services with the Town of Cobourg on Thursday, February 23, 20223. There were
Ontario Nurses Association Holds Information Picket Across Province and at Northumberland Hills Hospital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=377Eb2E7UXE The Ontario Nurses Association from Northumberland Hills Hospital representing registered nurses and health-care professions joined others across Ontario on
Breaking News – OPP Execute Two Search Warrants in Cobourg
Police are being tight lipped about two search warrants that were executed in Cobourg on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. At
Northumberland County Provides Current Status of Spaces for People Seeking Shelter
https://todaysnorthumberland.ca/2023/02/18/extremely-dangerous-conditions-in-downtown-cobourg-caused-by-homelessness/ Correction Northumberland County has updated and corrected information Today's Northumberland had posted concerning an article about homelessness. In the article titled,
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Port Hope Mayor to Introduce Budget at January 20 Council Meeting
After taking a collaborative approach first with a traditional format, Port Hope Mayor Olena Hankivsky will introduce her budget
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,
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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