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Seizure of Contraband and Unauthorized Items at Warkworth Institution
On July 30, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized
Hamilton Township – Grand Opening of Laurel Park Playground
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_SZtjPPIKM Hamilton Township unveil their newly renovated accessible playground thanks to $30,000 from the Government of Ontario. On Friday, August 2, 2024,
Annual Hike, Bike, and Bark for Hospice Returns in Cobourg’s Victoria Park
Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre Foundation and Community Care Northumberland’s Annual Hike, Bike, and Bark for Hospice Returns! Mark
Video – A Few Missing Nuts Seem To Be Causing Problems on Cobourg’s East Pier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KgID0yyJXU It seems the new benches installed not long ago are missing more than a few nuts. Approximately six or more
Video – Canvas of Evening Art Over Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbOvhx6jb7U The sky over Cobourg Harbour appeared like a beautiful orange canvas of art on Thursday, August 1, 2024. Along with
Choir Observes Important Historical Milestones Where They Happened
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Since Michael Korn established the North Lakeshore Chorus in nearby Prince Edward County in 2012, they
Ontario Building a More Connected Health Care System for Durham Region
Region Projects in Bowmanville, Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax and Pickering will connect more people to the care they need, close
Lockdown and Search at Warkworth Institution
On July 30, 2024, a lockdown was put in place at Warkworth Institution, a medium-security federal institution, to enable
Breaking News – Cobourg Opts Out of Operational Agreement with County and Transition House on 310 Division Street
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland When Northumberland County opens its shelter at 310 Division St., Cobourg, it will be without a
NCHC Proposes Expansion of Affordable Housing in Colborne
Northumberland County Council will review a proposal, at its August 14th meeting, for the expansion of affordable housing at
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Video – Ginny & Georgia Are Back in Cobourg for Season 4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qNwRLrK9jU Filming is now underway for Ginny & Georgia season four. The Netflix production has been home to Cobourg since the
New Nuclear at Wesleyville — Public Comments Invited
On December 16, 2025, the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) received an Initial Project Description (IPD) from Ontario
Port Hope – 2025 Year In Review
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Now live on the Municipality of Port Hope's website – the 2025 Year In Review. A Friday-afternoon
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
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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
- Crime
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