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Video – Photo Gallery – A Century of Knowledge and Love Celebrated for the “Spirit Dad”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J66PvLUHYpI It was a glorious celebration for Don Smoke’s 100th birthday on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at the Alderville Community
Dr. Bocking Resigns as Lakelands Deputy Medical Officer of Health
Lakelands Public Health Medical Officer of Health and CEO Thomas Piggott has announced the resignation of Deputy Medical Officer
Exclusive – Video – “A Broken Record Humming in the Background”: Inside Amy Arthur’s Fight for Recognition — And a Tribunal Win Over Cobourg Police
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvDPyIL8lP8 For years, Amy Arthur described her chronic back pain the same way: not as a defining injury, but as
Half-Load Restrictions in Effect Starting March 2 in Cobourg
Commercial vehicles will be restricted to half-loads on designated streets within the Town of Cobourg starting on Monday, March
Cobourg Police Service Board Provides Update on Chief of Police Recruitment
The Cobourg Police Service Board provided an update this morning at its regular Board meeting on the ongoing recruitment
Job Posting Is Up for VandeGraaf Successor
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The job posting is now up to recruit the Cobourg Police Service's 14th Chief, Vice-Chair Sean
Cobourg Police Chief Reports on Recent Drug Seizure
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The monthly Chief's Report at Tuesday's meeting of the Cobourg Police Services Board
WSIB – Cobourg Police Goes From One of the Worst in the Province to One of the Best
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Not so long ago, the number of Cobourg Police Service members off on disability was cause
Township of Alnwick/Haldimand Approves 2026 Budget
The Council of the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand approved the 2026 Budget at the February 11, 2026 Special Council Meeting. After
All-Canadian Enigma Portrayed in All-Original Production
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland While the mystery of Tom Thomson's death continues to fascinate, Shipyard Kitchen Party have written a
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Cobourg Stamp Club Comes Up With Another Winner
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg Stamp Club held its 50th annual COPEX stamp show in 2019 and, while those
Video – Highway of Heroes Volunteers Fight Rising Tide of Litter in Honour of Fallen Soldier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4JCkLL1djA On a crisp Saturday morning, three volunteers trudged along the Wesleyville off-ramp of Highway 401, armed with garbage bags,
Video – Photo Gallery – Sun, Crowds and Trout: Good Friday Comes Alive Along Cobourg and Port Hope Waterfronts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzQ4C7yBlDQ Good Friday brought near-perfect spring conditions to the Lake Ontario shoreline, drawing residents and visitors alike to the waterfronts
Northumberland County Committee Support Farmland Preservation
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Northumberland County's Economic Development, Tourism and Land Use Planning Committee took a stand at Wednesday's meeting
Aftermath of Colborne Fire is a Good-News Story
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County council's Social Services Committee got a glowing update at Tuesday's meeting on the widespread
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Video – Highway of Heroes Volunteers Fight Rising Tide of Litter in Honour of Fallen Soldier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4JCkLL1djA On a crisp Saturday morning, three volunteers trudged along the Wesleyville off-ramp of Highway 401, armed with garbage bags,
Video – Photo Gallery – Sun, Crowds and Trout: Good Friday Comes Alive Along Cobourg and Port Hope Waterfronts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzQ4C7yBlDQ Good Friday brought near-perfect spring conditions to the Lake Ontario shoreline, drawing residents and visitors alike to the waterfronts
Video – Cobourg Crossing Guard Hops into Easter Spirit Early
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2C3UIs6OxUY The Easter Bunny made an early appearance in Cobourg’s west end, bringing smiles—and chocolate—to local students. Danielle Kent-Greenhorne, a crossing
Video – Photo Gallery – Spring Surge Along the Waterfront Brings Anglers, Walkers — and a Few Problems
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLOnUuZtFhI It’s been a busy stretch along the Lake Ontario shoreline in both Port Hope and Cobourg, as mild weather
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Win GMHL Russell Cup Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuZ6Lj9CWZs Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Stars shined as the top team in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League this
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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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Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Win GMHL Russell Cup Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuZ6Lj9CWZs Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Stars shined as the top team in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League this
Northumberland Stars One Win Away From GMHL Championship; Host Game 5 Saturday in Colborne
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Stars have taken a commanding 3-1 series lead in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey
Georgian Bay Wins OFSAA Girls Hockey Championship at Cobourg Community Centre
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Georgian Bay District Secondary School captured the gold medal at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations
CCI Wolves Eliminated from OFSAA Boys Hockey by Tiebreaker
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Collegiate Institute Wolves won their final round-robin pool play game Wednesday morning at the Ontario
St. Mary Thunder Defeated in OFSAA Girls Hockey Quarterfinals
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg’s St. Mary Thunder were eliminated from the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) girls’ A/AA