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Rally for VIA Train 651 in Cobourg
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland With solid support for the reinstatement of Via Train 651 from a recent survey, supporters of
Northumberland Author Chronicles the Stories and Scandals of Thorneside
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The favourable reception Trent Hills author Christopher Cameron received on his memoirs of 33 years with
Day In the Life Along Cobourg Lakeshore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ed1jQehcNYM The Cobourg beach was crowded on Saturday, September 3, 2022 as families enjoyed the sun and the water before
International Overdose Awareness Day Takes Place in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWFkL-pDt68 International Overdose Awareness Day was held in Cobourg on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. A number of events took place during
SIU Lays Charges Against Three Ontario Provincial Police Officers in Relation to Death of Child in City of Kawartha Lakes
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Joseph Martino, has reasonable grounds to believe that three Ontario Provincial
Director of Protection Services and Fire Chief Start Their New Roles with the Municipality of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0uJDhYPPUs The Director of Protection Services and new Fire Chief both started their new positions with the Municipality of Port
Re-Birth of Cobourg Legion Branch 133 Held on Saturday
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5qrNGCbmfY The Cobourg Legion Branch 133 held their grand opening on Saturday, August 27, 2022. The ceremony on Orr Street where
Brian Connor and Friends Take On Rice Lake Once Again
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNwsyqQs6Ao The 14th annual Brian Connor’s Rice Lake Challenge in support of Defeat Duchenne Canada took place on Saturday, August
Breaking News – Temporary Closure of the Campbellford Memorial Hospital Emergency Department
The Emergency Department at Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) will be temporarily closed from 6:30PM on August 25th and re-opening
Northumberland Players Celebrate Getting Together Under One Roof
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rS177q6tyk By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland It was not just the excitement of finally being able to have their annual barbecue that
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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