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No Ice In Grafton Arena This Winter
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Users of the ice at the Grafon's Haldimand Memorial Arena will have to look elsewhere this
Township of Alnwick/Haldimand Announces Cancellation of 2024-2025 Ice Season
At a Special Emergency Council Meeting on Thursday, September 26, 2024 the Council of the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand voted
Video – National Peace Officers’ Memorial Run Stops at Chris Garrett Memorial Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnOYrvY-6g8 The National Peace Officers’ Memorial Run ended the first leg of their three day journey at Chris Garrett Memorial
Video – Cobourg Woman Back Home and Homeless
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REvmfgC3dUI&t=5s By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland So many of us are just a few bad breaks away from being homeless. Now living rough
Breaking News – Northumberland County Housing Services Manager Resigns
After less than a year at the position, the Housing Services Manager for Northumberland County has tendered his resignation
Update – Video – Encampment Resident Charged with Carry Concealed Weapon, Utter Threats (No Name Released)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKphC6T0mVU&t=11s A 55-year-old Cobourg man is facing charges after police responded to a report of threats. On Wednesday, September 25, 2024,
Grant from the Ontario Government Gives Recreation Centre in Brighton a Lift
Ontario investment of $149,500 helps ensure King Edward Park Arena is accessible for everyone. On Wednesday, September 25, 2024, MPP
Video – A Bit of Deja Vu for Driver’s in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOorqpev6Ao If driver’s in Cobourg get a sense they’ve been through this before - they are right. A large sign posted
Video – Encampment Resident Arrested by Cobourg Police
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKphC6T0mVU A resident at a encampment in Cobourg’s west end was taken into custody on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. The encampment
Video – RED Grant Helps Northumberland Get Tough on Crime
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7BjHpygLrg By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Because criminals don't slow down, Northumberland-Peterborough South MPP David Piccini said Wednesday, communities must invest 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