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Video – Hundreds of Students Introduced to Careers in Skilled Trades in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtUCLWHP4P8 The career fairs will be held in another 14 cities giving next generation of workers hands-on exposure to the
Video – Record Crowd for Demo Derby at Port Hope Fall Fair
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9I0rw9urmUA A number of people commented it looked like a record crowd for the demotion derby at the Port Hope
Video – Port Hope Fall Fair Kicks Off with Lawn Mower Races
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXj4hBLnN_E The Port Hope Fall Fair kicked off on Friday, September 13, 2024 with lawn mower races. With sunny skies it’s
Video – Councillors Get a Tour of Local Food Bank During Hunger Action Month
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHBf6_aJQHU Councillors from Port Hope and Cobourg toured the Northumberland Fare Share Food Back in Cobourg on Friday, September 13,
Video – The World’s Best Disc Golfers Compete at Haute Goat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SP8jYaYqwE Some of the world’s top disc golfers are taking part in a competition at Haute Goat in the Municipality
Murdoch Mysteries Series Welcomed in Cobourg
Murdoch Mysteries wrapped up filming in Cobourg earlier this week. The show premiered in 2008 and has a following throughout
Update – Northumberland County Responds to Cobourg Mayor’s Comments
Northumberland County Director of Community & Social Services Lisa Horne has responded to comments made by Cobourg Mayor Lucas
Video – Exclusive – Cobourg Mayor Says County Has “Abandoned” Encampment Residents and Community
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svDr7ULpLrE In his harshest criticism yet, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland has one question for Northumberland County. What happens if the encampment
Ontario Introducing Over 35,000 Students to Careers in Skilled Trades
Expansion of career fairs to 15 cities giving next generation of workers hands-on exposure to the trades The Ontario government
Port Hope Fair Parking Restrictions and Transit Interruptions
The annual Port Hope Fair is back from September 12 to 15, 2024. Residents are reminded of the following
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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