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Breaking News – Northumberland OPP Investigating Fatal Collision in Alderville
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a serious motor vehicle collision on County Road
Video – Cobourg Mayor Looking Forward to Learning More About Strong Mayor Powers
(Today's Northumberland file photo) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rz9HiJjOGRQ Mayor Lucas Cleveland said he’s looking forward to learning more about the strong mayor powers the
Update – Fire at AkzoNobel Caused Significant Damage to Building, Contents and Fire Apparatus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFwz3qxmtsY&t=39s The cause has yet to be determined, but a fire at AkzoNobel on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 caused significant
Video – Memorial in Honour of Fallen Cobourg Police Officer Being Restored with Care and Pride
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kC-ncSHDyW8 It doesn’t go unnoticed to workers at Subzero Blasting in Colborne the meaning behind a memorial they are refurbishing
Breaking News – Video – Four Fire Departments on Scene of Fire at AkzoNobel in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFwz3qxmtsY (Some photos by Kit Pitcher) It’s unknown the amount of damage after a structure fire at a Port Hope factory
Cobourg Council Committee Learns More About Dredging
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland As the annual dredging will soon begin in Cobourg, Director of Community Services
Video – Canadian Actor Ryan Reynolds Requests Name Change of “Pond” Arena
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjINo5rHY4k By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland At Wednesday's meeting of Cobourg council's Community Services, Protection and Economic Development Standing Committee, Ryan Reynolds
Ontario Proposing to Expand Strong Mayor Powers to Municipalities Including Cobourg, Port Hope, Brighton and Trent Hills
Expansion will help municipalities deliver on provincial priorities like building homes and infrastructure Ontario is proposing to expand strong mayor
Breaking News – Post Announces Closing of Cobourg Plant
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1A8ii3BT40 Post Holdings, Inc. a consumer packaged goods holding company, today announced plans to close two of its Post Consumer
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Video – Photo Gallery – Fair Jeanne Brings a Touch of Maritime Tradition to Cobourg Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wyqUPuaWKU Despite grey skies and steady rain keeping most visitors away from Cobourg's waterfront, the Canadian brigantine tall ship Fair
Video – Photo Gallery – In My Opinion – Time for Northumberland County to Step Up in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9u-kUpFCpY (warning - video has coarse language) There is no question that police, municipal bylaw officers, and private security are doing
Cobourg Kodiaks Clinch Major Series Lacrosse Playoff Spot
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Kodiaks are headed to the Major Series Lacrosse playoffs after rallying for a 7-5 victory
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Yacht Club Hosts 2026 North American 8 Metre Championships
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmhiZAlL47s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMHLPZF0R2M The best 8 Metre yachts in North America have arrived in Cobourg as the 2026 North American 8 Metre
Brighton Councillor Bobbi Wright Announces Bid for Mayor
Brighton Councillor Bobbi Wright has officially entered the race to become the Municipality of Brighton's next mayor, announcing she
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Video – Photo Gallery – Fair Jeanne Brings a Touch of Maritime Tradition to Cobourg Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wyqUPuaWKU Despite grey skies and steady rain keeping most visitors away from Cobourg's waterfront, the Canadian brigantine tall ship Fair
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Yacht Club Hosts 2026 North American 8 Metre Championships
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmhiZAlL47s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMHLPZF0R2M The best 8 Metre yachts in North America have arrived in Cobourg as the 2026 North American 8 Metre
Video – Photo Gallery – A Perfect Summer Evening Along Cobourg’s Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj5errRFCT4 There are summer evenings that seem to capture everything people love about Cobourg, and Wednesday, July 30, 2026, was
Video – “We’re Going to Be More Proactive”: Six Weeks Into the Job, Cobourg Police Chief Chris Leather Talks Priorities, Public Safety and the Future
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIY0CNHHH_c When Chris Leather accepted the position as Chief of the Cobourg Police Service, he knew he was stepping into
Video – Cobourg Police Welcomes Return of K-9 Unit After More Than 20 Years
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKxi9_Ly3UY The Cobourg Police Service has officially welcomed back its K-9 unit, marking the return of a specialized policing resource
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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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Cobourg Kodiaks Clinch Major Series Lacrosse Playoff Spot
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Kodiaks are headed to the Major Series Lacrosse playoffs after rallying for a 7-5 victory
Cobourg Kodiaks Have Must-Win Game Saturday in Owen Sound
The Cobourg Kodiaks can earn their way into the Major Series Lacrosse playoffs with a win in their final
Jacob Hyatt Heading to National Lawn Bowling Championship
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Becoming a provincial champion was years in the making for Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club member Jacob Hyatt. The
New Cougars Coach Derek Smith Wants to Restore Team’s Standing in League and Community
(Derek Smith, left, and Ryan Ramsay, right, pictured in this Cobourg Cougars graphic) Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Derek Smith has coached against
Video – Photo Gallery – Calder Cup Champion Blake Smith Brings Hockey’s Historic Trophy Home to Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNVQbuAlmI8 For Blake Smith, lifting the Calder Cup in his rookie professional season was a dream come true. But bringing