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Cobourg Council Boasts Experience in Almost Every Seat- Except the Mayor’s Seat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCiuWjKuQK8 By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland After Monday's election, the next Cobourg council will feature only one member who is entirely new
Northumberland OPP Investigating Robbery in Port Hope
(PORT HOPE, ON) - On October 24, 2022, shortly after 3:30a.m., members of the Northumberland Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)
Another Encampment Discovered in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlJzccPf_s4 Today’s Northumberland was onsite when bylaw officers with the Town of Cobourg walked through a homeless encampment on Saturday,
Cobourg Man’s Dodge Ram Nearly Stolen After “Relay Attack”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBepKEKZkKg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lafw0Lehk2A A Cobourg man shared his dramatic video with Today’s Northumberland of suspected thieves trying to steal his pickup truck
Let the Halloween Scares Begin in Cobourg’s West End
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tDYPHXyRJA Let the scares begin in Cobourg’s west end. Bob and Emmy Brown have just about completed adorning their front yard
Cobourg Man Says His Family Is Being Evicted from Low Rental Housing to Make Room For Low Rental Housing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3aaJVoawOA A Cobourg man says it doesn’t make sense that because of new affordable housing units that Northumberland County is
Rotary Club and CFDC Invest in STEM Opportunity for Young People
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dEy-KUxlZE By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Rotary Club of Cobourg and the Northumberland Community Futures Corporation have made an investment in
Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services Welcomes New Deputy Fire Chief
Adam McCurdy has accepted the position of Deputy Fire Chief, Prevention with Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services. McCurdy holds
Cobourg Temporarily Suspends Downtown Parking to Encourage Access to Voting Stations
Final Four Days to Vote in the 2022 Municipal and School Board Elections Paid parking downtown Cobourg temporarily suspended to
Northumberland County’s First Responders Honoured for Life-Saving Service
Northumberland County first responders and survivors of cardiac arrest came together last evening for the seventh annual Survivor Night
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Brighton Councillor Bobbi Wright Announces Bid for Mayor
Brighton Councillor Bobbi Wright has officially entered the race to become the Municipality of Brighton's next mayor, announcing she
OPP Airplane Enforcement Program Takes Flight Over Civic Holiday Weekend
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is committed to saving lives and preventing serious injuries on Ontario's highways. As part
In My Opinion – Enforcement Is a Start — But It Isn’t the Solution
The increased enforcement in Cobourg's parks and surrounding areas over the past few weeks is a positive and welcome
Video – Photo Gallery – A Perfect Summer Evening Along Cobourg’s Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj5errRFCT4 There are summer evenings that seem to capture everything people love about Cobourg, and Wednesday, July 30, 2026, was
Cobourg Rotary Set to Fire Up the Grill for the 18th Annual Ribfest and Music Festival
Get ready for the smell of slow-smoked ribs, the sound of live music, and a weekend packed with family
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Video – Photo Gallery – A Perfect Summer Evening Along Cobourg’s Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj5errRFCT4 There are summer evenings that seem to capture everything people love about Cobourg, and Wednesday, July 30, 2026, was
Video – “We’re Going to Be More Proactive”: Six Weeks Into the Job, Cobourg Police Chief Chris Leather Talks Priorities, Public Safety and the Future
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIY0CNHHH_c When Chris Leather accepted the position as Chief of the Cobourg Police Service, he knew he was stepping into
Video – Cobourg Police Welcomes Return of K-9 Unit After More Than 20 Years
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKxi9_Ly3UY The Cobourg Police Service has officially welcomed back its K-9 unit, marking the return of a specialized policing resource
Video – Photo Gallery – Calder Cup Champion Blake Smith Brings Hockey’s Historic Trophy Home to Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNVQbuAlmI8 For Blake Smith, lifting the Calder Cup in his rookie professional season was a dream come true. But bringing
In My Opinion: A Cobourg Sunset and Life’s Greatest Lesson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xj0AAEEDGI4 There are some things in life that never lose their magic. For me, it's watching the sun disappear beyond Lake
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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 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
Jacob Hyatt Heading to National Lawn Bowling Championship
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Becoming a provincial champion was years in the making for Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club member Jacob Hyatt. The
New Cougars Coach Derek Smith Wants to Restore Team’s Standing in League and Community
(Derek Smith, left, and Ryan Ramsay, right, pictured in this Cobourg Cougars graphic) Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Derek Smith has coached against
Video – Photo Gallery – Calder Cup Champion Blake Smith Brings Hockey’s Historic Trophy Home to Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNVQbuAlmI8 For Blake Smith, lifting the Calder Cup in his rookie professional season was a dream come true. But bringing
Video – Soccer Fans Turn Pickup Truck into Outdoor Viewing Party in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhpBaIX8LTo A day at the beach in Cobourg didn't stop one group of friends and family from catching one of