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Exclusive – Staffing Shortage Resulted in Transition House Being Closed on Sunday
Exclusive - Today's Northumberland has learned that Transition House on Chapel Street in Cobourg was closed on Sunday, July
All In A Day’s Work for One Homeless Man Struggling To Get His Life Back
The call came in shortly after 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 24, 2022. It was reported a male was “vsa”
Roseneath Carousel Goes Global With the Creation of a Stamp by Canada Post
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygRioZjDyyA The Roseneath Carousel has gone global with the creation of a stamp by Canada Post. On July 21, 2022, Canada
Beyond the Blue Box in Cobourg Celebrates Their 30th Anniversary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfEKyX6CSQI Beyond the Blue Box celebrated their 30th anniversary in Cobourg on Friday, Just 22, 2022. It was a party in
Cobourg Police Chief Says, “Only A Matter of Time” Before Cooper Arrested
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GY8uLkOf-ck Cobourg Police Chief says it’s only a matter of time before Gerald Cooper is back in custody. Cooper is wanted
Vigil Held in Downtown Cobourg Remembering Shooting Victim
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xcvK7ZJa4c A vigil was held outside a storefront in downtown Cobourg on Sunday evening to remember a man who was
Brighton Council – Brighton Fire and Rescue Service Awards
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niX8LUzDkT0 A number of firefighters from the Brighton Fire and Rescue were presented with service awards at the regular council
Cobourg Youth Puts Aside His Own Battle to Help Others
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEZw4Cgup1I Eight-year-old Sullivan Wakimoto put aside his challenges of dealing with cancer to help others on Sunday, July 16, 2022. Sullivan
Five Northumberland OPP Officers “Walk for the Wounded”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p4-F06hrq8&t=163s Five Northumberland OPP officer spent Saturday, July 16, 2022 walking 42-kilometres from Hastings to Cobourg in support Walk for
Boats Collide on Presqu’ile Bay South of Brighton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNS1KmpUD1Q Two boats collided on Presqu’ile Bay south of Brighton on Saturday, July 16, 2022 sending one person to hospital. Emergency
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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
- Crime
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