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Cobourg Police Chief’s Contract Renewed Until 2029
The Cobourg Police Service Board is pleased to announce the renewal of Chief of Police Paul VandeGraaf's contract until
Update – Video – Investigators Looking for Cause of Suspicious Fire at Former File Factory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9RVYd1_DFo Two investigators from the Office of the Fire Marshal were on scene on Sunday, July 14, 2024 trying to
Breaking News – Video – Major Fire at Former File Factory in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRcqUMxeCb4 The Office of the Fire Marshal is investigating after a suspicious fire in a section of the former file
Video – Busker Festival Draws Hundreds to Downtown Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtBy2ThVJMk Downtown Cobourg was filled with spectators on Friday, July 12, 2024 watching the fire show of buskers. The show started
Video – New Speed Limits Unveiled Along Highway 401 West of Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eEHTkDN1pA As of 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 12, 2024, the speed limit in parts of Northumberland County along Highway
Video – Local MPP Says LCBO Given “Generous Offer” and Privatization is Off The Table
(Today's Northumberland file photo) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqybpKDtTco It’s been one week since the LCBO workers went on strike and the Government shows no
BECN – Young Entrepreneurs Presented with Micro-Grants
This summer, 21 young entrepreneurs from the Business & Entrepreneurship Centre Northumberland (BECN)’s My Future My Career and Summer
Hastings Residents Celebrate $100,000 Encore Win
Saying “yes” to ENCORE paid off for Gale and Peter Lachaine of Hastings. They matched the last six of
Director of Protective Services Takes on Added Role as Fire Chief of Municipality of Port Hope
Jason Williams was appointed Fire Chief at the Council meeting on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Williams will continue his role
Update – Cobourg Man Steps Up To Help After Local Governments Refused
A Cobourg man has stepped up to help after local governments refused. On July 10, 2024 Today’s Northumberland reported that
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Expanded Weekend Hours for Warming Room Continue in Response to Extreme Cold
With continued extreme cold forecast for this weekend, Northumberland County, in collaboration with the Town of Cobourg By-law Services,
Brighton to Hold Watch Party for Olympian Hallie Clarke
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Brighton native Hallie Clarke is getting set to compete at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in
Video – Photo Gallery – Finding Peace Along Cobourg’s Lakeshore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPW8GOavN1s More people seem to be enjoying leisurely walks along the west breakwall in Cobourg. On Wednesday, February 4, 2026 a
Video – Chilly Night for Residents of Port Hope Apartment Building With No Power
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugAn9FZoYCg An apartment building in Port Hope was without power for most of the night starting on Wednesday, February 4,
In My Opinion – Firefighters Should Have Been Dispatched to Medical Emergency
A rare site took place on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 in Bewdley as an air ambulance landed in a
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Video – Photo Gallery – In My Opinion – Be Proud Northumberland County – Be Canadian Proud
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbygVjlGUiM Since Afghanistan, Northumberland County residents have lined the bridges along the Highway of Heroes paying their respects to our
Video – Photo Gallery – Enjoying The Beauty of a Canadian Winter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46kF_KhdXxY Stunningly beautiful sunset on Sunday, February 1, 2026 in Cobourg. It’s been a truly Canadian winter with the pure white
Video – Photo Gallery – 34th Annual Polar Plunge Raises Funds for Campbellford Memorial Hospital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5yy1gvZE-o The 34th annual Polar Plunge was held on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in support of Campbellford Memorial Hospital. Approximately $40,000
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – At Least 20 People Displaced Following Apartment Fire in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peFOiCS_HBw Officials are still trying to account for everyone after a Northumberland County Housing Corporation apartment complex was destroyed by
Video – Photo Gallery – Chilly Sunset Along the Lakeshore in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBYsaEqePA0 Cold warnings once again as the area goes into a deep freeze on Friday, January 30, 2026. Another beautiful sunset
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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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Brighton to Hold Watch Party for Olympian Hallie Clarke
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Brighton native Hallie Clarke is getting set to compete at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in
West Northumberland Curling Club Member Competing at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Kristina (Adams) Brauch of the West Northumberland Curling Club is set to play for Team Newfoundland and Labrador at
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