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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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- Local News
Northumberland County Announces Hiring of Physician Recruitment Specialist
Northumberland County has taken the next step in addressing the growing local shortage of family doctors with the hiring
Building a Climate-Ready County—Residents Invited to Help Shape Climate Plan
Northumberland County is taking the next step in its Climate Action Strategy with the development of a Climate Adaptation
Update – First Phase of Culvert Replacement Completed – No Road Closure Required for September 12
The Town of Cobourg Public Works and Engineering Division is pleased to share that the first phase of the
Video – Parking Is A No No Where There Are No, No Parking Signs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvKTvM9QfBs A Cobourg Municipal By-Law Officer issues a $160 fine to a pickup truck parked in a parking lot just
Video – Culvert Installation Goes Smoothly in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ajhGH-ujVE It certainly appeared worked progressed much faster than anticipated installing the northern half of the new culvert on King
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Video – Parking Is A No No Where There Are No, No Parking Signs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvKTvM9QfBs A Cobourg Municipal By-Law Officer issues a $160 fine to a pickup truck parked in a parking lot just
Video – Culvert Installation Goes Smoothly in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ajhGH-ujVE It certainly appeared worked progressed much faster than anticipated installing the northern half of the new culvert on King
Video – Mobile Home Destroyed by Fire in Hamilton Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WO4NeF1TK7U A mobile home was destroyed by fire in Hamilton Township on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. At approximately 11:15 a.m. Hamilton
Video – Amateur Astrophotographer’s Spectacular Images of Our Universe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlTnmfXdTqg Chad Zimmerman describes himself as a Amateur Astrophotographer. Zimmerman sent Today’s Northumberland several stunning photos that he took recently. For those
Video – Photo Gallery – Tourists Flock to Port Hope for the Salmon Run
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EsmZNYax0I Salmon aren’t the only thing along the Ganaraska River in Port Hope. Tourists are flocking to the area looking at
- 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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Cobourg Cougars Fall to Newmarket in Home Opener
The Cobourg Cougars are winless through two games to start the Ontario Junior Hockey League regular season. Coming off a
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