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Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Celebrates 2022 Inductees
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Piped in by Mary Ito, welcomed by Alnwick-Haldimand Township Town Crier Liam Cragg, the 2022 inductees
Breaking News – Unanimous Decision by Brighton Council Because Every Child Deserves To Come Home Safe
Photo:Doug LeBlanc, his wife Becky and their son David on Father's Day. Photo: Draven Graham Brighton Council are one of the
Overall the 58th Cobourg Scottish Festival & Highland Games Were “Fantastic”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqRx_9XLsYs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_fIF_hsy3Q The president of the 58th Cobourg Scottish Festival & Highland Games summed up the weekend event in one word
Quinte West OPP Assist in Removal of Horses from Highway 401
The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) had a busy morning after reports of vehicles almost
Amazing Evening at Blue Rodeo Concert in Cobourg
Being at a Blue Rodeo concert at the Cobourg Community Centre on Thursday, June 16, 2022 was almost like
Cobourg Survivor Thrivers Win at Peterborough Dragon Boat Festival
By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland Cobourg's Survivor Thrivers dragon boat team scored a big win in their return to action this
Beautiful Evening With Full Moon and Lightning Over Lake Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLlM0Id9S1c Gorgeous evening over Lake Ontario on Wednesday evening and into Thursday morning. What began on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 and
Cabin Cruiser Sinks At Cobourg Marina
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6kbDBXEhoM A 30-foot cabin cruiser was just about completely submerged at the docks of Cobourg Marina on Thursday, June 16,
Port Hope Mayor Announces Not to Run for Re-Election – Stresses Potential To Do Good
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Port Hope Mayor Bob Sanderson is announcing his intention not to run for re-election, as well
Nicky Nicky Nine Doors Takes A Terrorizing Twist in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyvrpqM3zwg A witness said she was terrorized when she saw a person running east on Walton Street in Port Hope
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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