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In My Opinion – When “Transparency” Becomes Selective Silence
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Over the past decade, the steady decline of local journalism has created a vacuum—one that is
In My Opinion – In an Age of Instant Information, Silence Is No Longer Neutral
Cobourg, like every community today, exists in a constant information environment where news no longer waits for a press
In My Opinion – A Chief for the People: Remembering Harry Greer
A Chief for the People: Remembering Harry Greer There are people who pass through a community — and then there
In My Opinion – Cobourg Police Leadership Must Match Words With Action
When Paul VandeGraaf presented his 2025 annual report to the Cobourg Police Services Board (March 24, 2026), the message
In My Opinion – Trust and Transparency Continue to Erode at Cobourg Police Service
A critical moment is fast approaching for the Cobourg Police Services Board—Sunday, March 22, 2026. That date marks 30 days
In My Opinion – Silence and Breakdown: Tribunal Ruling Exposes Accountability Gap at Cobourg Police Board
There is something that has needed fixing for a long time with the Cobourg Police Services Board. The overall management
In My Opinion – Serious Questions Raised by Latest Cobourg Police Release
A recent media release from the Cobourg Police Service has once again sparked debate about how information is communicated
In My View – Parking Confusion in Cobourg Leaves Drivers Paying the Price
Parking in Cobourg appears to be confusing once again — not for drivers trying to follow the rules, but
In My Opinion – Firefighters Should Have Been Dispatched to Medical Emergency
A rare site took place on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 in Bewdley as an air ambulance
Video – Photo Gallery – In My Opinion – Be Proud Northumberland County – Be Canadian Proud
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbygVjlGUiM Since Afghanistan, Northumberland County residents have lined the bridges along the Highway of Heroes paying their respects to our
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Video – Photo Gallery – Hidden Gem Near Grafton: Nawautin Sanctuary Offers Quiet Spring Escape
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWie2BChXa4 As spring quietly settles across Northumberland County, one local sanctuary is offering a peaceful escape for those looking to
Video – Photo Gallery – Search and Rescue Volunteers Train in Harsh Conditions for Real Emergencies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSOqjz2oBj8 Rain poured steadily over a wooded property off Danforth Road Saturday evening, soaking the ground and reducing visibility—but for
Video – It’s a Waiting Game as Rain Continues in Cobourg and Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKJsndbwur8 With rain continuing to fall across Cobourg and Port Hope, uncertainty remains over how much higher water levels could
In My Opinion – When “Transparency” Becomes Selective Silence
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Over the past decade, the steady decline of local journalism has created a vacuum—one that is
New Canadians Centre Opens Northumberland Office in Cobourg
The New Canadians Centre (NCC) celebrated the opening of its Northumberland office at Watton Employment Services with a drop-in
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Video – Photo Gallery – Search and Rescue Volunteers Train in Harsh Conditions for Real Emergencies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSOqjz2oBj8 Rain poured steadily over a wooded property off Danforth Road Saturday evening, soaking the ground and reducing visibility—but for
Video – Photo Gallery – Rising Waters Along the Trent River
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OG0NmNj5GjU&t=162s TRENT HILLS, ONTARIO — What’s unfolding along the Trent River this week is a familiar but uneasy spring ritual
Video – Photo Gallery – Lower Trent Conservation Issues Flood Warning for Rice Lake and Trent River
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zg2Te6oG0vU A Flood Warning is issued when flooding is beginning/occurring or when more serious flooding is possible. A Flood Warning requires
Video – Photo Gallery – Fog Blankets Cobourg Lakeshore on Quiet Spring Morning
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOpZsx9GAV8 Foggy weather quietly consumed the area around Cobourg on Wednesday morning, April 15, 2026. A thick blanket of mist rolled
Video – Photo Gallery – Lake Trout Stocking Boosts Fishery Along Cobourg Shoreline
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pbXkNTAQBc Lake Ontario is seeing another boost to its fish population as lake trout were stocked along the east pier
- 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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Video – Photo Gallery – Friendly Rivalry on Ice at Port Hope Firefighters Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWxG-MiZ9k4 The sound of skates cutting across the ice and laughter from the benches filled the Jack Burger Sports Complex
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Win GMHL Russell Cup Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuZ6Lj9CWZs Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Stars shined as the top team in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League this
Northumberland Stars One Win Away From GMHL Championship; Host Game 5 Saturday in Colborne
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Stars have taken a commanding 3-1 series lead in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey
Georgian Bay Wins OFSAA Girls Hockey Championship at Cobourg Community Centre
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Georgian Bay District Secondary School captured the gold medal at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations
CCI Wolves Eliminated from OFSAA Boys Hockey by Tiebreaker
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Collegiate Institute Wolves won their final round-robin pool play game Wednesday morning at the Ontario