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Category: Editorial
Editorial – What’s Right Is Right – If It Isn’t Broke Don’t Fix It – The Public’s Right to Know
(Today's Northumberland file photo) It’s time for the Cobourg Police Services Board to step in and stop the shenanigans. High hopes
Editorial – Ghosts In The System Need to Be Held Accountable
When should a suspect be held in jail to face their charges? When should it be enough is enough? A Port
Editorial – And The Truth Will Set You Free
Being accurate is something everyone in the world strives for in life. Insignificant things to one person may mean the
Editorial – Prohibiting Police From The Warming Centre at St. Andrew’s Church Is Wrong
Editorial - What a difference a week makes. Last Saturday, a snow storm hit the area causing white out conditions
Editorial – Starting With a Clean Slate for the Next Four Years with Cobourg Council
Editorial - With the swearing in of the new mayor and council on Tuesday (November 15, 2022), Cobourg starts
Editorial – Friday’s Press Release by Cobourg Police Should Signal the End to the Controversy of Not Releasing Names
Editorial - A press release by Cobourg Police on Friday had shocking information in it. Information that basically goes against
Editorial – Soldier Teaches His Young Daughter What Remembrance Day Is About
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjo25OKyrdA Editorial - It was a fitting tribute to the thousands of men and women who gave the supreme sacrifice
Editorial – We Want Our Streets Back
Editorial - The law is an derriere. Well, to be precise, and more appropriate - courts are - or maybe
Editorial – Cobourg Police Refuse To Comment After Dog Killed
A dog was killed and the Cobourg Police Service remains quiet - again. Today’s Northumberland has asked questions regarding the
Guest Columnist – Heading to the Beach? Test the Waters First
By Bernie Meyer Manager of Health Protection Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit Water is an essential part of life. We
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Video – MPP Says Protecting Emergency Service Workers on the Highway is a Multi-Faceted Problem
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3zxfLgK2DQ (Some photos provided courtesy of RWC Towing and Recovery) When MPP David Piccini heard that two firefighters were injured when
Cobourg Mayor is a No-Show at Cobourg’s Corporate, Finance and Legislative Standing Committee
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland No news came out of Thursday's meeting of Cobourg’s Corporate, Finance and Legislative standing committee because
Repairs and Renewal Planned for NCHC Community Housing Thanks to $1.6M from Government of Canada
Northumberland County Housing Corporation (NCHC) has been awarded $1,659,428.57 in funding from the Government of Canada, through the Affordable
Northumberland County Council Further Debates Electronic Participation Bylaw
Some items on Northumberland County council’s agenda were re-ordered Wednesday, including the updated procedural bylaw for electronic participation, to
Video – Vehicle Rollover in Cobourg’s East End
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dn40croyAJM Emergency services responded to a vehicle rollover in Cobourg on Thursday, October 9, 2025. At approximately 7 a.m. emergency services
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Video – MPP Says Protecting Emergency Service Workers on the Highway is a Multi-Faceted Problem
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3zxfLgK2DQ (Some photos provided courtesy of RWC Towing and Recovery) When MPP David Piccini heard that two firefighters were injured when
Video – Photo Gallery – IHARC Calls for State of Emergency in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UmJjOeRxDg Over 30 homeless people on the streets and traces of Fentanyl throughout Victoria Park IHARC (Integrated Homelessness & Addictions Response
Video – Photo Gallery – Sea of Orange in Alderville for Truth and Reconciliation Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tX6oVG2tmkg It was a sea of orange along County Road 45 on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 as hundreds of people
The 25th National Police and Peace Officers’ Ride to Remember Stops in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGiLcuki1uU Starting in Toronto, cyclists from police services across Ontario are riding more than 700 kilometres to remember those fellow
Video – Photo Gallery – Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial “Run to Remember” Honours Fallen Cobourg Officer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkEXi7nsL84 The 21st Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial "Run to Remember” ended the first leg of their three day journey
- 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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Panthers Snap Four-Game Losing Skid
After four straight losses to open the Provincial Junior Hockey League season, the Port Hope Panthers got their first
Back-To-Back Losses for Port Hope Panthers to Open PJHL Season
The Trent Hills Thunder scored three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the Port Hope Panthers 3-2
Flesch Brothers from Cobourg Representing Canada in Men’s Rugby
Cobourg’s Mason and Noah Flesch, both St. Mary Catholic Secondary School alumni, were in the starting lineup for Canada’s
Video – Photo Gallery – Canadian Disc Golf Championships Take Place in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTPvgGRoTiU The Canadian Disc Golf Championships wrapped up on Sunday, September 14, 2025 after being held on various courses throughout
Cougars Suffer Third Straight Loss in Trenton
Beckett Ewart opened the scoring against his former club as the Trenton Golden Hawks downed the visiting Cobourg Cougars