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Community Liaison Committee Launches to Support Modernized Shelter Services at 310 Division Street
Northumberland County is pleased to announce the launch of the Community Liaison Committee (CLC) for the 310 Division Street
New Northumberland Warden and Deputy Warden are the Old Warden and Deputy Warden
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland December is the time when Northumberland County council elects a new warden and deputy
Cobourg Municipal Offices and Transit Holiday Hours
The Town of Cobourg would like to advise residents of the following schedule changes during the upcoming holiday season
Cobourg Police Services Board Will Get Outside Assistance with Complaint
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg Police Services Board will refer an anonymous complaint to a third party,
Video – “Community” Is The Key to Success for the Trent Hills Fire Department Christmas Toy Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeB20oWYfa4 It was the best year yet for the Trent Hills Fire Department Christmas Toy Drive. The Trent Hills Fire Department
Cobourg Police Service Board Concerned with Province’s Short-Shifting Non-OPP Forces
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg Police Service Board made clear at its December meeting that it is
Cram-A-Cruiser Events are a Significant Boost to Local Food Bank
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM The monthly Cram-A-Cruiser events organized by auxiliary officers of the Cobourg Police Service have been
Cobourg Police Services Board Asks to Manage its Own Financial Affairs
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland Hit with a surprise $70,000 bill from the Town of Cobourg last month for
Belleville Transit Fare to Increase in New Year
Belleville Transit would like to advise riders that the fees for all monthly passes, single ride tickets and concession
Northumberland-Peterborough South MP Says It’s Time for an Election
A few hours after Chrystia Freeland resigned from cabinet, Northumberland-Peterborough South Member of Parliament Philip Lawrence is calling for
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Held Over by Popular Demand – Come From Away
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland It's that rare phenomenon for the Capitol Theatre Summer Series – a feature held over by
E-Scooters Remain Illegal on Cobourg Roads as Town Stays Out of Provincial Pilot Program
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Despite their growing popularity across Ontario, and what might be a surprise to electric scooters owners
Lakelands Public Health Provides Notice of Cybersecurity Incident
Currently no evidence that information has been misused for fraudulent purposesOn January 29, 2026, Lakelands Public Health (formed through the
Video – Quick-Thinking Cobourg Man Rescues Paddle Boarder Blown Into Lake Ontario During Sudden Storm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXTBCYUzBko (Paul Devlin (glasses) rescuing a person on Lake Ontario on July 1) A Cobourg man is being credited with saving
Exclusive – Video – Photo Gallery – Minor Copper Theft Results in Major Cleanup Costs for Lakefront Utilities
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19yBz0-w41o&t=137s What appeared to be a minor copper theft has resulted in a massive environmental cleanup that could ultimately cost
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Exclusive – Video – Photo Gallery – Minor Copper Theft Results in Major Cleanup Costs for Lakefront Utilities
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19yBz0-w41o&t=137s What appeared to be a minor copper theft has resulted in a massive environmental cleanup that could ultimately cost
Video – Photo Gallery – Trenton’s Delayed Canada Day Fireworks Light Up the Night
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9Onw9zX96A They were delayed by a day because of the weather, but the wait was well worth it as the
Video – Photo Gallery – Multicultural Festival Brings the World to Cobourg’s Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kRQA2I8HHk Cobourg celebrated the diversity that helps define the community during a vibrant Multicultural Festival held at Rotary Harbourfront Park
Photo Gallery – Video – Hundreds Celebrate Canada Day in Cobourg Despite Sweltering Heat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWx6OUQrEdY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6D9uyD9233Y Hot temperatures didn't stop residents and visitors from celebrating Canada's 159th birthday in Cobourg on Tuesday. With temperatures climbing above
Photo Gallery – Video – Fireworks And More Light Up the Sky in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcRgSCu-ZLw They weren’t fireworks that ushered in Canada Day in Cobourg. Well, for the most part, they weren’t. Although a handful of
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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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Marc Mercier’s Hockey Journey from Timmins to Toronto, Cobourg and Cambridge Too
By – David McPherson/Ontario Hockey Association COLLINGWOOD, ON – Ontario Hockey Association Chairman Marc Mercier and Ontario Junior Hockey League
Video – A Dream Come True for Cobourg Hockey Player Picked in the First Round of the OHL Draft
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq52lR02ATE What a week it has been for Cobourg's Lauchlan Whelan. The 15-year-old hockey standout is still trying to take it
Lauchlan Whelan Drafted by Windsor Spitfires
Cobourg’s Lauchlan Whelan was a first round pick Friday night at the 2026 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection draft
Municipality of Port Hope Receives $158,200 from Jays Care Foundation
At a Blue Jays watch party yesterday, Port Hope baseball fans, young athletes and community members received exciting news:
Video – Photo Gallery – Toronto Blue Jays Rally to Beat the Baltimore Orioles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-h87bX5jdU Over 41,000 people watched the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at the