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Cobourg Police Chief Strives for CPSA Compliance
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg Police Service is requesting a 5.5% increase in its 2025 budget which
Art Gallery of Northumberland Submits Larger Budget
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland In spite of Councillor Brian Darling's misgivings over an 80% budget increase, Cobourg council
Cobourg Public Library Budget Will Make an On-The-Job Difference
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland One of the key hopes the Cobourg Public Library has for its 2025 budget
Video – Packed Columbus Community Centre Talks About Saving Heritage Elements of Brookside
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0XxuwWpzyk It was standing room only at the Columbus Community Centre in Cobourg at the local ACO discussed the future
Cobourg Fire Department Challenged by Increased Calls
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland Firefighters' work of keeping the community safe means dealing with sharply rising calls for
Days May Be Numbered for Cobourg’s Centennial Pool
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland As much as everyone loves Cobourg's Centennial Pool, Director of Community Services Brian Geerts
ECE Bylaw Blamed for Budget Item’s 2,700% Increase
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland Challenges to its new Emergency Care Establishment bylaw are a major reason for a
Video – Northumberland County’s Shelter System Takes A Huge Hit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lcn82_bMz10 By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland/Northumberland 89.7 FM With the chance of losing most emergency shelter services it offers by Thursday, Northumberland
Oshawa Power and Lakefront Utilities Announce New Partnership
Oshawa Power and Lakefront Utilities have announced a new partnership, with Oshawa Power providing electric distribution operational leadership assistance
Breaking News – Northumberland County Social Service Workers Unanimously Vote to Authorize Strike
As poverty deepens and more people in Northumberland County need support to navigate the cost-of-living crisis, community social services
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No Information Released from Cobourg Police Regarding Serious Collision Involving Pedestrian
Cobourg Police have once again released no information concerning a serious collision earlier this week. On Thursday, January 22, 2026
Video – Photo Gallery – Deep Freeze Hits the Cobourg Area
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFyAcuaf3nY It was a bitterly cold day throughout Ontario and Cobourg was no exception. With temperatures at -19 Celsius, but feeling
West Northumberland Curling Club Member Competing at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Kristina (Adams) Brauch of the West Northumberland Curling Club is set to play for Team Newfoundland and Labrador at
Northumberland County Extends Warming Room Weekend Hours During Extreme Cold
In response to an extreme cold weather forecast, Northumberland County, in collaboration with the Town of Cobourg By-law Services,
Video – Transport Driver YouTuber Gets Pulled Over on Highway 401 Near Brighton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfQiZfOfvuM A transport driver who also streams on YouTube was pulled over on Highway 401 east of Brighton on Thursday,
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Peterborough County OPP – Four Firearms and Over Two Kilograms of Fentanyl Seized (Names Released)
Seven people are facing several charges after the seizure of a large amount of illicit drugs and four handguns. In
Video – Photo Gallery – A Memorable Canadian Winter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DYIR5kDtiE Another dousing of the white stuff kept emergency services busy throughout Northumberland County on Monday, January 19, 2026. Numerous vehicles
Video – Photo Gallery – No Injuries After Transport Collides with Antique Store North of Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_M7La7LIdvs There were no injuries after a transport truck struck a pickup truck before slamming into a antique Store in
Video – Photo Gallery – Memorable Winter in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg8pmC7bhQo It’s been a memorable winter for those who enjoy the outdoors in Northumberland County. The area has been inundated with
Video – Photo Gallery – Brian McFarlane Showcases Art, Talks Hockey in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij9yzueUTHg Legendary hockey broadcaster Brian McFarlane was on hand at the Northumberland Arts Gallery & Shop in Port Hope on
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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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West Northumberland Curling Club Member Competing at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Kristina (Adams) Brauch of the West Northumberland Curling Club is set to play for Team Newfoundland and Labrador at
Local Players in OHL U16 Showcase in Peterborough This Week
Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan will compete Tuesday and Wednesday at the Ontario Hockey League’s U16 Top Prospects Showcase
Current Competes at World Cross Country Running Championships, Signs Nike Contract
Kate Current, originally from Precious Corners just north of Cobourg, competed for Canada in the mixed relay at the
Cobourg Cougars Head Into New Year with Lengthy Losing Streak
The Cobourg Cougars junior A hockey club will look to reverse its fortunes after the calendar flips to 2026. Following
Port Hope’s Owen Beck Scores First NHL Goal
(Photo courtesy of Montreal Canadiens) In his 21st NHL game, Port Hope’s Owen Beck scored the first goal of his