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High Level Names in Cobourg Given Subpoenas for Peace Bond
A number of upper management with the Town of Cobourg were given subpoenas to appear at a Peace Bond
Video – Vehicle Bursts Into Flames After Colliding with Train South of Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tA4yOBweqc One person was killed after a vehicle and train collided south of Grafton on Monday, September 9, 2024. Emergency services,
Video – Some Anglers Venture Out Onto the Break-Wall in Port Hope
With the salmon season closed until mid-October in downtown Port Hope a lot of anglers were at the entrance
Video – Thousands of Salmon Make Their Run Through Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oCJDM95z1U Thousands of salmon made their way up the Ganaraska River on Saturday, September 7, 2024 in Port Hope. With heavy
2024 Firefighters’ National Memorial Day Honours Cobourg’s Don Medhurst
Town of Cobourg Flags at Half-Staff for Firefighters’ National Memorial Day The Town of Cobourg would like to advise residents
Cobourg Planning on King Street West Reconstruction Burnham to William Street
Notice of Public Information Centre: King Street West Reconstruction Burnham Street to William Street The Town of Cobourg and Lakefront
Video – Rotary Puts On Fashion Show With A Bit of Help from Friends
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIUcY7uZ7kE Less than two months ago, Cobourg Rotarians Micki McLean and Tracy Berry hatched a crazy scheme to raise money
Video – Canadian Fallen Firefighters Memorial Bike Ride Stops in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTfNUEfpr4I The eighth annual Toronto Professional Firefighter Celtic Society Memorial Bike Ride from Hamilton to Ottawa passed through Cobourg on
Positive West Nile Virus Case Detected in the City of Kawartha Lakes
HKPR District Health Unit Urges Public to Take Precautions Against Mosquito and Tick-Borne Illnesses The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District
Encampment in Cobourg’s East End Has Swelled Police Costs
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Since encampments began in Cobourg last August, the taxpayers have had to fork
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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