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Northumberland County Session Faces Accusations of “Fear-Mongering”
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland In spite of Warden Brian Ostrander's appeal for civility and good faith in discussing a contentious
Video – Rescue Dog Gets Rescued by Cobourg Fire Fighters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41cd0m90BR4 A rescue dog lived up to its name in Cobourg on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Cobourg fire fighters were dispatched
Russian Couple Living In Cobourg Set Up Memorial In Front of Victora Hall for Alexi Navalny
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zx63t_ClXw A Russian couple who now live in Cobourg have set up a memorial in honour of Alexei Navalny in
Northumberland Humane Society Thrift Store Moves to New Location
The Northumberland Humane Society is moving their Thrift Store and administrative offices to a new, more spacious venue. This strategic
Patio Season Brings Accessibility Concerns in Cobourg
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Patio season in Cobourg is March through October and, anticipating that, the Accessibility Advisory Committee has
Cobourg Municipal Law Enforcement Responds to Unlicensed Event
Municipal Law Enforcement responded to a call concerning unlicensed vendors at the Columbus Community Centre. It was determined that
Video – Cobourg Homeowner Coughs Up Four Grand Just To Get Her Property Back from Tenant
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZZas-JhN3k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHnOf2vpZG0 A Cobourg homeowner says she wants to create awareness about the dangers of renting after losing thousands of dollars
Video – Man Narrowly Misses Being Struck By Several Vehicles at Busy Intersection in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAmS6-CT15A A man narrowly missed being struck by more than one vehicle at a busy intersection in Cobourg on Tuesday,
Cobourg Fire Department Responds to Grass Fire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJqeCfzlT6w Cobourg fire fighters extinguished a grass fire quickly on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. At approximately 1:30 p.m. fire fighters were
HKPR District Health Unit – Urgent Call for Childhood Vaccinations as Measles Outbreak Rise
Measles is a highly contagious, serious airborne infectious disease that is vaccine-preventable. The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit
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Video – Photo Gallery – Ceremony Celebrates Fern Blodgett Sunde Connection with Cobourg and Norway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJZN914JRpA A special remembrance ceremony to honour Fern Blodgett Sunde was held in Cobourg’s Victoria Park on Friday (September 19,
Cobourg Police Association Ratifies Uniform Collective Agreement
The Cobourg Police Association has accepted the Uniform Collective Agreement on Friday, September 19, 2025. The vote on the Uniform
YMCA Northumberland Brings Community Together for ‘Encore at the Midway’ Fundraiser
YMCA Northumberland proudly hosted two unforgettable evenings at the historic Port Hope Drive-In – often called the Midway -
Northumberland County Council Further Debates Electronic Participation Bylaw Before Final Approval
Some items on Northumberland County council’s agenda were re-ordered Wednesday, including the updated procedural bylaw for electronic participation, to
Video – Patriotic Pedestrian Belts Out the National Anthem During Evening Performance in Downtown Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nMAiFfHqts A patriotic pedestrian sang the Canadian anthem loud and proud on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. At approximately 9:25 p.m. a
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Video – Photo Gallery – Ceremony Celebrates Fern Blodgett Sunde Connection with Cobourg and Norway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJZN914JRpA A special remembrance ceremony to honour Fern Blodgett Sunde was held in Cobourg’s Victoria Park on Friday (September 19,
Video – Photo Gallery – Hundreds of Students Attend Level Up! Career Fair in Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmUvYrZmNEg The Haldimand Arena was filled with students on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 learning around rewarding careers in the skilled
Video – Photo Gallery – Canadian Disc Golf Championships Take Place in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTPvgGRoTiU The Canadian Disc Golf Championships wrapped up on Sunday, September 14, 2025 after being held on various courses throughout
Video – Photo Gallery – Grace Bowen Honoured at Cobourg Community Centre
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jd55SgPdt-U On the same morning local residents were participating in the Terry Fox Run, the memory of Grace Bowen was
Video – Salmon Is A Big Draw for Both Port Hope and Cobourg for Different Reasons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt6faWTnvas If you're ever along the waterways of Cobourg and Port Hope this time of year the main word you're
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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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Back-To-Back Losses for Port Hope Panthers to Open PJHL Season
The Trent Hills Thunder scored three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the Port Hope Panthers 3-2
Flesch Brothers from Cobourg Representing Canada in Men’s Rugby
Cobourg’s Mason and Noah Flesch, both St. Mary Catholic Secondary School alumni, were in the starting lineup for Canada’s
Video – Photo Gallery – Canadian Disc Golf Championships Take Place in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTPvgGRoTiU The Canadian Disc Golf Championships wrapped up on Sunday, September 14, 2025 after being held on various courses throughout
Cougars Suffer Third Straight Loss in Trenton
Beckett Ewart opened the scoring against his former club as the Trenton Golden Hawks downed the visiting Cobourg Cougars
Cobourg Cougars Fall to Newmarket in Home Opener
The Cobourg Cougars are winless through two games to start the Ontario Junior Hockey League regular season. Coming off a