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Video – Another Encampment Sprouts Up in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaSlI-LVrs4 Without including the former Brookside Youth Centre, Cobourg has dealt with nearly 20 encampments since June. Another encampment was spotted
Video – Town of Cobourg Holds Community Event in Honour of Truth and Reconciliation Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FDm-V91osI The Town of Cobourg held a ceremony outside Victoria Hall on Monday, September 30, 2024 in honour of Truth
Belleville Police Service Auxiliary Unit Now Recruiting
The Belleville Police Service is currently accepting applications for our Auxiliary Unit, and we are looking for dedicated and
Video – Time Ticking for Clean-Up of the Old File Factory in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O12u_YnTGdg Time is ticking for clean-up at the former file factory on Cavan Street in Port Hope. A “Order to Remedy
Video – Salmon Run Slowly Coming To An End – For This Year
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UkSQVcUe9U Hundreds of people came out to see the annual salmon run in Port Hope over the weekend. Vehicles were lined
Video – Rotary and Cadets Helping Combat Climate Change One Tree At A Time
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcU9-cRH6Ng The Rotary Club of Cobourg along with members of the 598 Sabre Squadron Air Cadets planted over 90 trees
Video – End of the Sailing Season – For Some
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yp-jf4JOHM Lots of activity at the Cobourg waterfront on Saturday, September 28, 2024. The annual boat lift marking the end of
Video – Cobourg Fire Department Responds to Automatic Alarm in Downtown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sugpFtQScuk Cobourg Fire Department responded to a automatic alarm at 1 King Street East on Friday. Fire crews received the alarm
NHH Surpasses Record-Breaking Goal
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland To raise $25-million for Northumberland Hills Hospital's Exceptional Community Exceptional Care campaign – during an international
Video – “Ride to Remember” Travels Through Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIFY8D4ZYng Nearly 200 cyclists rode through Northumberland County on their way to the Canadian Police And Peace Officers’ Memorial in
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Downtown Closures Announced for Next Week in Cobourg
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Town of Cobourg announces intermittent downtown lane, sidewalk and street closures for Monday and Tuesday,
Video – Cobourg Man Charged After Window at Victoria Hall Smashed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ybYTtDJ2mE A Cobourg man is facing charges after a front window of Victoria Hall was broke on Monday January 12,
New Golden Plough Lodge Nearing Completion – Hopefully
If things go right, residents will be in the new Golden Plough Lodge before the summer. Residents and family members
Brighton’s Mayoral Budget Adopted for 2026, Representing a Residential Tax Increase of 4.9%
This budget represents the first time operating under the Strong Mayor, Building Homes Act, 2022 (Bill 3) and the
Video – Driver Has Directional Issues in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwIAIp5DZ88 The driver of a vehicle in Cobourg seemed to have a bit of directional issues on Tuesday, January 13,
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Video – Photo Gallery – Memorable Wedding Photos on Cobourg Pier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7EBaPJOqFk It was a beautiful day for a wedding on Friday, January 9, 2026 in Cobourg. A Peterborough couple came down
Video – Photo Gallery – Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto Is More Than Aquatic Life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQpReEJ-A8M There was much more than just aquatic life at Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto on Friday, January 9, 2026. Walking into
Video – Photo Gallery – What A Difference A Day Makes for Toronto Skyline
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLhcUxFr0S0 With weather changing daily, so does the skyline of Toronto. Over the course of Friday and Saturday, Today’s Northumberland was
Video – Photo Gallery – Encapsulating Wonder of Mother Nature
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75ybcjd5CBU The encapsulating beauty of the sun setting along Lake Ontario draws people in the summer and winter. Thursday (January 8,
Video – Photo Gallery – Snow Cleared from Downtown Cobourg Overnight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYPrUS11zsQ A fleet of construction vehicles including a grader, dump trucks and more rolled into downtown Cobourg shortly after midnight
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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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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
OJHL Prospect Series will have games in Cobourg and Feature Local Players
Rosters were announced recently for the Zach Hyman Ontario Junior Hockey League Prospect Series and feature a number of