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In My Opinion – A Welcome Return to a Visible Police Presence on Cobourg’s Waterfront
Over the past few years, something has seemed to be missing along Cobourg's waterfront. Walking through Victoria Beach, Victoria Park,
In My Opinion – Policy Should Never Become a Barrier to Public Information
Generally speaking, policies are created to improve how things are done. As time passes, new policies are introduced to
In My Opinion – That Scruffy Smile Around Cobourg Will Be Missed
(Photos courtesy of HOME) A person who understood what it was like to be homeless and wanted to help others
In My Opinion – Chief Doesn’t Invite Public to His Retirement Party – But Who’s Footing the Bill for the Event?
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Cobourg Police Chief Paul VandeGraaf is having a retirement party on Wednesday at the Best Western
In My Opinion – A Uniform Worn with Pride: Remembering Sgt. Brandon Malcolm
The stories are done. Now comes the part that’s harder to write—the thoughts. The kind that stay with you long
In My Opinion – If You Thought Communication Was Getting Better – Think Again
(Today's Northumberland file photo) One step forward, two steps back for Cobourg Police Service and transparency. With the latest release issued
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
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Habitat in Action Week Invites Community to Build, Learn and Connect
A week of workshops, volunteer opportunities, community conversations, and hands-on impact takes place July 13–18 Habitat for Humanity Northumberland is
Video – Hydro One Had Planned to Remove Tree Before It Fell in July 1 Storm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=In2ARzMNU8I A large tree that blocked Hoskin Road for approximately 12 hours following a brief overnight storm on July 1,
Update On Durham Police Constable in Training Fatal Collision
The Durham Regional Police Service is profoundly saddened by the tragic death of Constable in Training (CIT) Tyrone Magbitang,
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums Bring Music and Memories to Local Seniors
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BN1baE3-9Aw The sound of bagpipes and drums filled the air Tuesday evening as the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133 Cobourg
Video – Photo Gallery – Hay Baler Destroyed by Fire in Alnwick/Haldimand Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFwUMLHcWX4 Alnwick/Haldimand Township firefighters were called to battle a fully engulfed hay baler fire on Tuesday afternoon, July 7, 2026. At
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Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums Bring Music and Memories to Local Seniors
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BN1baE3-9Aw The sound of bagpipes and drums filled the air Tuesday evening as the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133 Cobourg
Video – Photo Gallery – Concert Band of Cobourg Brings Summer Tradition Back to Victoria Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OS-5qvF1qE The sounds of brass, woodwinds and percussion once again filled Victoria Park as the Concert Band of Cobourg launched
Video – Photo Gallery – Emergency Water Rescue Exercise Brings Multiple Agencies Together on Lake Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMteUPET92g Residents who noticed an increased emergency services presence near the Coast Guard Station in Cobourg on Tuesday morning were
Exclusive – Video – Photo Gallery – Minor Copper Theft Results in Major Cleanup Costs for Lakefront Utilities
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19yBz0-w41o&t=137s What appeared to be a minor copper theft has resulted in a massive environmental cleanup that could ultimately cost
Video – Photo Gallery – Trenton’s Delayed Canada Day Fireworks Light Up the Night
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9Onw9zX96A They were delayed by a day because of the weather, but the wait was well worth it as the
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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, Coach Part of New GMHL Team in Brighton
By Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League will have a second team in Northumberland County for
World-Class Achievement Recognized at Annual CDSHF Induction
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland A seventh contingent of star athletes has been inducted into the Cobourg and District Sports Hall
Marc Mercier’s Hockey Journey from Timmins to Toronto, Cobourg and Cambridge Too
By – David McPherson/Ontario Hockey Association COLLINGWOOD, ON – Ontario Hockey Association Chairman Marc Mercier and Ontario Junior Hockey League
Video – A Dream Come True for Cobourg Hockey Player Picked in the First Round of the OHL Draft
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq52lR02ATE What a week it has been for Cobourg's Lauchlan Whelan. The 15-year-old hockey standout is still trying to take it
Lauchlan Whelan Drafted by Windsor Spitfires
Cobourg’s Lauchlan Whelan was a first round pick Friday night at the 2026 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection draft