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Category: Letter to Editor
Letter to the Editor – Cobourg Police – A Broken System In a “Feel Good” Town
When I moved to Cobourg in 2020, I came looking for peace—a break from decades spent working in fraud
Letter to the Editor – Rebuttal to Recent Correspondence on Strong Mayor Powers
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Rebuttal to Recent Correspondence on Strong Mayor Powers and Public Safety Mr. Larmer and Mayor Cleveland, I am
Letter to the Editor – The Advocacy Cult That Hijacked Cobourg’s Homelessness Crisis
(Today's Northumberland file photo) For years, Cobourg has watched as a small group of vocal advocates have dominated the conversation
Letter to the Editor – Selective Boundaries – Why Proof of Residency for Recycling, but Not for Public Safety or Services?
(Today's Northumberland file photo) As of July 2, 2025, Northumberland County is requiring proof of residency to access its Community
Letter To The Editor – Reader Stands “Firmly” with Mayors Position on 310
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Dear Mayor ClevelandThe situation in Cobourg regarding 310 Division and the Transition House shelter has raised
Reader Asks, “Do We Need a New Religion?”
Letter to the Editor A couple of months ago I was thinking about the meaning of Christmas. Of course it
Reader Says Cobourg Should Look to Toronto for Solution to Plowing
Letter to the Editor Good morning, Several people have noticed the same problems reoccurring with freezing temperature and overnight snow removal.
Letter to the Editor Concerning Comments by Northumberland County Warden
VIA : Northumberland County Mayor Ostrander, Cobourg Mayor Cleveland and Honorable David Piccini RE : COBOURG ENCAMPMENT JUNE 17, 2024 Good
Guest Column – Democracy Denied: Northumberland County Council Stifles Public Voice
By David Battersby As we enter 2024, the advent of digital signatures has revolutionized the way we conduct business and
Letter to the Editor – When Is Action Going to Be Taken at Encampment?
Infrastructure Ontario/ David Piccini - Upon further investigation, I have been made aware that the land at the Youth
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Northumberland County – High-Speed Train Could Have Local Benefits
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Even though the high-speed electrified Alto train will go from Toronto to Peterborough (and from there
County Council Looks at Power-Outage Impacts
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Councillor Brian Ostrander took a moment at Wednesday's Northumberland County council's Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use
Cobourg Council Asked to Ease Marina Parking Regulations
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Among the correspondence at Wednesday's meeting of Cobourg council's Community Protection and Economic Development Committee was
Port Hope Library Draft Budget Includes Four-Month Closure at Canton Branch
The Port Hope Public Library is seeking a 7.4% increase in the 2026 municipal budget with an operational need
Exclusive – Parking for Evening Walk Along Cobourg Marina – It Will Cost You Dearly
It’s something most people wouldn’t know exists - until you get a $160 ticket placed on your vehicle. But parking,
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Breaking News – Video – Aircraft Makes Emergency Landing East of Bailiboro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcHlokK_uyU A single engine aircraft that took off from Peterborough Airport made an emergency landing east of Bailiboro on Tuesday,
Video – Photo Gallery – Enjoying The Last Moments of Summer in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbsBGXeU9Bc It couldn’t have been a better evening to end the summer in Cobourg on Monday, September 1, 2025. Everyone seemed
Video – Photo Gallery – 76th Edition of the Canadian International Air Show Takes to the Skies of Toronto
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPeBd6ET1ew The first day of the three day Canadian International Air Show kicked off on Saturday, August 30, 2025 along
Video – Catch of the Day for Port Hope Police
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gllZl1wNYyw After numerous complaints Port Hope Police were the ones that got the catch of the day on Saturday, August
Video – Photo Gallery – Weeds Be Gone in Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdnBJtDIKKU A three day cleanup of Cobourg Harbour has results in 20 metric tons of aquatic plants being removed. The pesky
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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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Cobourg Cougars Set to Begin OJHL Regular Season
The Cobourg Cougars split a pair of exhibition games and will open the Ontario Junior Hockey League regular season
Video – Photo Gallery – Criterium Provincial Championships in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJ4UrxiT8_0 The Criterium Provincial Championships took place in Cobourg on Saturday, August 23, 2025. The classic Tom Jehlicka Crit was brought
Photo Gallery – Port Hope Flyers Taking Part in the 2025 OBA C Elimination Finals
The 2025 OBA C Elimination Finals are taking place in the area this weekend. Twelve teams from across Ontario are
Northumberland Jacks Are 2025 22U EOBA Champions
This weekend the 22U Northumberland Jacks completed their 2025 season by participating in the 22U EOBA playoffs. After defeating
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