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New Medical Clinic Planned for Ontario Street in Cobourg
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council heard this week of a new medical clinic and dispensing pharmacy at 628 Ontario
Cobourg Council Hears Plans for Daytime Warming Room
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Though Treasurer Adam Giddings said that the proposed daytime warming room on D'Arcy Street in Cobourg
Cobourg Council Debates Raises
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Remuneration rates for the next council have been set, to take effect next December – after
Whole & Well- A New Initiative from Green Wood Coalition Rooted in Inclusion, Empowerment, and Community Care
Port Hope- Green Wood Coalition is pleased to announce the return of Whole & Well, a community-based wellness program
Cobourg Council – Customer Service is a Hit at Victoria Hall
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Three members of the town's Customer Service Team, who recently celebrated the first
Cobourg Council – About-Face Vote on Workforce Housing
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council reversed the vote from the February Public Works, Planning and Development
Belleville City Operating Budget Approved
The City of Belleville’s 2026 Operating Budget was approved during today’s Special City Council meeting. In accordance with Ontario’s
Cobourg Council Gets Municipal Election Tutorial
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council got a Municipal Elections 101 tutorial from Municipal Clerk Brent Larmer on important dates
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
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Cobourg Mayor Issues Statement Concerning AI Generated Meme
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland has released a statement on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 concerning a meme
Questions Remain But Catholic School Board Clarifies Police Statement Following Threats
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board is clarifying details released by Cobourg
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – Second “Swatting” Incident in Two Days Sends Shockwaves Through Cobourg School Community
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzp1IoK41Y4 Fear and anxiety gripped another Cobourg school on Tuesday after a reported active shooter threat—later determined to be false—triggered
Cinderella: The Enhanted Edition Is For All Ages
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland VOS Theatre loves a chance to share some magic, and the stories don't come more magical
Video – Photo Gallery – RCMP Black Hawk Helicopter Activity on Cobourg Lakeshore Part of Large Multi-Agency Security Training Exercise
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60DtjQLxMpM A series of dramatic helicopter landings, tactical movements off the Cobourg shoreline, and coordinated emergency response activity at Cobourg’s
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Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – Second “Swatting” Incident in Two Days Sends Shockwaves Through Cobourg School Community
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzp1IoK41Y4 Fear and anxiety gripped another Cobourg school on Tuesday after a reported active shooter threat—later determined to be false—triggered
Video – Photo Gallery – RCMP Black Hawk Helicopter Activity on Cobourg Lakeshore Part of Large Multi-Agency Security Training Exercise
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60DtjQLxMpM A series of dramatic helicopter landings, tactical movements off the Cobourg shoreline, and coordinated emergency response activity at Cobourg’s
Video – Photo Gallery – Ontario’s Mobile Training Unit Brings Realistic Firefighter Drills to Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3L87lDYbRY A specialized Mobile Live Fire Training Unit transformed the back of Cobourg Firehall into a hub of hands-on learning
Video – Photo Gallery – Thousands Pack Port Hope for 2026 Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZdKIlbKcWM An estimated 10,000 spectators lined the banks of the Ganaraska River on Saturday, April 11, 2026, as the annual
Video – Photo Gallery – Volunteers Carry On Decades-Long Fish Lift Tradition in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGtg7FDdIVE A unique conservation tradition nearly six decades in the making continues to bring the community together in Cobourg. On Saturday,
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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 – Friendly Rivalry on Ice at Port Hope Firefighters Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWxG-MiZ9k4 The sound of skates cutting across the ice and laughter from the benches filled the Jack Burger Sports Complex
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