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Video – In My Opinion – Is Latest Video by Cobourg Police Chief Just a Paid Advertisement?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8aNvczw57c (Today's Northumberland file photo) Is the latest video put out by Cobourg Police Chief Paul VandeGraaf just a paid advertisement? On
Video – Photo Gallery – In My Opinion – Experiencing Game 7 From Outside the Rogers Centre
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZ9dGAmWvcw It just wasn’t in the cards for the Toronto Blue Jays this year. But taking the World Series to Game
In My Opinion – Citizen’s of Cobourg Need to Know More About Incident Involving the Mayor
(Today's Northumberland file photo) It’s something that’s becoming a regular occurrence in Cobourg. More questions than answers stemming from an incident
In My Opinion – Social Media Is A Necessary Evil
We all know what good social media can do in times of an emergency. Notifying about weather alerts, Amber Alerts
In My View – What Has Happened to Cobourg?
Lately as most people that follow Today’s Northumberland have read - there have been “issues” with Cobourg Police press
In My Opinion – A Tragedy Averted – This Time
An ordinary day on the job could have turned out deadly for a Cobourg Police officer on Sunday. A female
In My Opinion – Is It Really That Difficult for Cobourg Police to Keep The Public Informed?
So many questions - like always with the Cobourg Police Service. And also like always, little to no communication to
Video – In My Opinion – Learning That Communication is Key
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nd9LJsJTQ-8 So let’s just lay it on the line and call it what it is. Today’s Northumberland was created to fill
In My Opinion – Cobourg Police Slowly Coming On Board with Communications
On Thursday, August 14, 2025, Cobourg Police did what is regularly done by other police services. They released images of
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
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- Local News
City of Belleville Garbage Bag Tag Fee To Increase
The City of Belleville is advising residents that the cost of a garbage bag tag will increase from $3
Port Hope Mayor Issues Food Bank Challenge
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Port Hope Mayor Olena Hankivsky has issued a challenge to the other six
Homeless Worker Urges Facility at Northumberland Mall
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Chris Amos has called for a state of emergency to be declared on
Northumberland County Warming Room User Calls for a Change in Rules
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Chance Brown returned to Northumberland County council's Social Services Committee meeting Wednesday to
Port Hope Council Supports Traffic and Parking Bylaw Amendment in Ganaraska Trail School Area
Port Hope council has unanimously supported amendments to a traffic and parking bylaw in an effort to address safety
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – WWII Veteran, Don Smoke Celebrates 100 Years of Knowledge and Love
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPK2wwcfc5Q By Cecilia Nasmith/Pete Fisher They're calling the celebration A Century of Knowledge and Love, as the community gathers on Feb.
Video – Photo Gallery – What A Difference A Day Makes in the Weather
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQWfBguitRw In less than 24-hours it looks like we’ve gone from above freezing temperatures with fog blanketing the area to
Video – Photo Gallery – Families Enjoy Canada’s Sport at the 2026 Castleton Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkOmkvwhOgA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5GWSjG5Y9M Nearly 30 teams from across southern Ontario took part in the annual four-on-four pond hockey tournament at the Castleton
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services Recertify Ice Water Training
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jI0GBz8dKko Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services were along the shore of Lake Ontario on Sunday, February 15, 2026 performing
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Fire Department Training in Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vptnRI9eOGs Members of the Cobourg Fire Department spent Saturday (February 14, 2026) morning ice water rescue training in Cobourg Harbour. Acting
- 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
- AllBaseballHockey
Video – Photo Gallery – Season Comes To An End for Durham Hawks and Local Players
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvfUdYbVE7w Some familiar names suited up in senior A hockey this season for the Durham Hawks of the Northern Premier
New Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame has announced its first brother-and-sister inductees, five years
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Sweep GMHL Playoff Series Against St. George
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlOtbSDNEbU Five unanswered goals in the third period gave the Northumberland Stars a 7-3 victory over the St. George Ravens
Video – Photo Gallery – Families Enjoy Canada’s Sport at the 2026 Castleton Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkOmkvwhOgA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5GWSjG5Y9M Nearly 30 teams from across southern Ontario took part in the annual four-on-four pond hockey tournament at the Castleton
Video – Photo Gallery – Brighton Native Hallie Clarke Places 19th in Women’s Skeleton Racing at Winter Olympics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhUQTHE01hc Brighton native Hallie Clarke continued to improve and saved her best slide for last in her Winter Olympics debut