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In My Opinion – “Safer Streets Cobourg” is the New Flavour of the Month
By Cobourg Police stats, police have responded to 66 calls per day from July 14, to July 27 as
Guest Editorial – Swift Action by Cobourg Police Brings Clarity and Questions
(Today's Northumberland file photo) I would like to express my appreciation to Cobourg Police Services for their prompt and professional
In My Opinion – Thanks to the Parks Department It is Cobourg – The Beautiful
A walk through Victoria Park, along the beach and to the west pier to watch a glorious sunset on
In My Opinion – Is It Time to Bid Adieu to the Cobourg Police Chief?
Maybe it’s come to that time that we bid adieu to the Cobourg Police Chief. Chief Paul VandeGraaf came to
In My Opinion – Northumberland County Residents Deserve Answers Not Excuses
In a bombshell delivered by way of a press release, Northumberland County has dropped their court action against the
In My Opinion – Crickets from Cobourg Police on Suspicious Fire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLBzvAnh4xA&t=36s What does it take for Cobourg Police to issue a press release? Valid question some would think. We’ve asked questions numerous
Video – In My Opinion – Always Look for the Bright Spots In Town and in Life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMFyhDpWD-g It doesn’t take long to see the bad around Cobourg on a evening walk. But it's best to always
In My Opinion – Is Cobourg Police Service Which Serves The Public Becoming an Empire?
It’s time the Cobourg Police Service did something it hasn’t done for quite some time. That is - be transparent
Editorial – What Prompted Enforcement of the Fire Code After Approximately a Two-Year Hiatus at The Warming Hub
(Today's Northumberland File Photo) It seems the Town of Cobourg could be confused between the Emergency Care Establishment bylaw and
In My View – Stranded Motorist – Doubtful – First Hand Look at Jewelry Scam in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjPgAajxr3s It was shortly before 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 while driving eastbound on County Road 2, just
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- Local News
Lower Trent Conservation Watershed Region Announces Low Water Condition
With streamflows across our watershed significantly lower than normal over the past 2 months and into August, Level 1
Federal Funding Helps Port Hope Floodplain Mapping
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Municipality of Port Hope is undertaking new floodplain mapping projects to better understand flood risks
Update – Video – Clean-Up Continues After Fuel Spill in Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXyxSrrFYWg The Town of Cobourg would like to provide an update to the community on efforts to remediate a fuel
Video – Numerous Resources Respond to Fuel Spill in Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fM0oiIeGygs A number of resources responded to a fuel spill in Cobourg Harbour on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Reports indicate that
Video – Lack of Water and Communication Frustrates West End Residents in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfZaHUwQj3Y There was much frustration from a number of residents in the west end of Cobourg on Wednesday, August 6,
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – Friends for Life Bike Rally Stops in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DP5rMHUqUhA By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Many local residents got a chance for a close-up look at this year's Friends For Life
Video – Photo Gallery – Inspiring Others at Cobourg Sandcastle Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5dRKsvbrFQ It was a perfect day for the Cobourg Sandcastle Festival on Saturday, August 2, 2025. A number of Master Sculptors
Video – Photo Gallery – Aquino Weekend Brings Visitors to Canadian Tank Museum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4sAV7Wseac The Canadian Tank Museum held their annual Aquino Tank Weekend in Oshawa. The event is billed as the largest historical
Video – Photo Gallery – Protesting Homelessness Gets Heated in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwrsBeiYsDY A protest against housing got just as heated as the weather in downtown Cobourg on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Chance
Video – Photo Gallery – Piping Down The Sun Tradition Continues in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObeNtXZ8qb0 Members of the Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums are continuing their tradition of piping down the sun at Cobourg
- 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
- Sports
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Major Series Lacrosse season over for Cobourg Kodiaks
Six straight losses to conclude the regular season eliminated the Cobourg Kodiaks from Major Series Lacrosse playoff contention. The final
Kodiaks Falls to Excelsiors in Brampton in Major Series Lacrosse Action
The Cobourg Kodiaks lost their fourth straight Major Series Lacrosse game Thursday night 16-9 to the host Brampton Excelsiors. It
Video – Tucker Williams Continues to Make Big Strides in Lacrosse Development
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESDa5eT__CA Already very accomplished for his age at 14, Baltimore’s Tucker Williams simply just loves playing lacrosse. “People say it’s the
Cobourg’s MacNiel Drafted by Montreal Canadians
Andrew MacNiel of Cobourg was selected in the sixth round, 189th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens at the 2025
Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Inducts Class of 2025
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Announced last March, a sixth group of inductees was welcomed to the Cobourg and District Sports