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Beck Signs Entry Level Contract with Montreal Canadiens
(Montreal Canadiens Twitter photo) By Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland After a strong showing in the NHL pre-season, Port Hope’s Owen Beck has
Video – Rare Sight As Moose Takes Over Barnyard in Hamilton Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJDIO-NaPlg It was certainly a first for Hamilton Township resident Wayne Ough, as a female moose took up residence in
Honouring A Fallen Soldier in Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWgajdRnJxY Soldiers from CFB Kingston travelled to Grafton on Monday, October 3, 2022 to help clean-up the on and off-ramps
View from SkyHawks Perspective 6,000 Feet Above Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHxVR4ikFnI The Canadian Forces SkyHawks Parachute team were kind enough to give Today's Northumberland a video of their jump over
Canadian Forces SkyHawks End the 2022 Season in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQT-yjM6nM8 The Canadian Forces SkyHawks Parachute Team entertained Cobourg with their final jump of the season on Sunday, October 2,
Harvest Festival and Walk A Mile Take Over Downtown Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taEBuCOLg24 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EivYRpZpUDc It was a busy day in downtown Cobourg on Saturday, October 1, 2022. The annual Harvest Festival was back again
Jennifer’s Jazz It Up to perform in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland Dancers from Jennifer's Jazz It Up Private Training Academy have received a special invitation to Thanksgiving. Specifically,
Durham Regional Police – Suspect Nearly Strikes Cobourg Police Officer, Driver Later Apprehended After Being Involved in Pursuit in Oshawa
Today's Northumberland has learned the suspect that nearly struck a Cobourg Police officer that involved a high-speed pursuit in
Inland Salmon Fishing Just About Done for the Season
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSy5zio9R50&t=103s The salmon season is shortly coming to an end for inland salmon fishing. But Conservation Officers with the Ministry of
Cobourg Council – Waterfront Tender Withdrawn Due to Cost Disparities
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council voted at this week's committee-of-the-whole meeting to cancel the tender for harbour infrastructure repairs
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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