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Municipality of Brighton Welcomes New Community Engagement Officer
On Monday, August 12th, the Municipality of Brighton welcomed Morgan Scott as the new Community Engagement Officer in the
Video – Third Annual “Walk for the Wounded” Takes Place in Northumberland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9nbfBt_nu0 The third annual Northumberland Walk for the Wounded took place on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Twenty-five participants including police and
Video – SARTECS Drop in to Victoria Beach in Cobourg Kicking Off Ribfest
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OlG-AlnYEY Three members of the 424 Search and Rescue Squadron from CFB Trenton helped kick-off Ribest in Cobourg on Friday,
Video – Northumberland Walk for the Wounded Takes Place Saturday
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ISGlxdG76U (Today's Northumberland file photo) Northumberland Walk for the Wounded takes place on Saturday, August 17, 2024 with participants walking from
Breaking News – Bay of Quinte MPP Todd Smith Resigns “Effective Immediately”
Statement from Todd Smith After almost 13 years as a Member of Provincial Parliament and 6 years in Premier Ford's
Breaking News – Video – Numerous People Overdose in Cobourg Within Two Hours
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICegx7VEsV8 Numerous people were taken to Northumberland Hills Hospital on Thursday, August 15, 2024 after apparently overdosing. From approximately 9 p.m.
Video – Crosswalk on the Move in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpBmvEe1zRI A new crosswalk is being installed on King Street East just west of College Street. Communications Manager with the Town
Update – Video – Ambulance Involved in Three Vehicle Collision in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyWZXhjwHjU Two people were taken to hospital following a three-vehicle collision that involved an ambulance in Cobourg on Thursday, August
Video – Ribfest Starts Tomorrow in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8paWpFrdrg The ribbers are in Cobourg and Ribfest is just about set to begin starting on Friday, August 16, 2024. The
CHOIR! CHOIR! CHOIR! Concert Supporting SONG! at The Capitol Theatre
“Why see a show when you can BE the show!” Choir! Choir! Choir! is donating the proceeds of their concert
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In My Opinion – A Chief for the People: Remembering Harry Greer
A Chief for the People: Remembering Harry Greer There are people who pass through a community — and then there
Flags Lowered to Half-Staff in Honour of Former Fire Chief Harry Greer
(Today's Northumberland file photo January 5, 2019) The Town of Cobourg advises residents that flags across the municipality have been
Video – One Taken to Hospital After Early Morning Garage Fire in Brighton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oc4S108lRPA One person was taken to hospital following an early morning garage fire in Brighton on Monday, April 6, 2026. Fire
Video – Photo Gallery – Damage Tops $1 Million After Fire at Northumberland Heights Wellness Retreat and Spa
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-B9NtomEjIY A quiet rural property known for rest and relaxation became the scene of an intense firefight Monday afternoon, as
Cobourg Stamp Club Comes Up With Another Winner
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg Stamp Club held its 50th annual COPEX stamp show in 2019 and, while those
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Video – Photo Gallery – Damage Tops $1 Million After Fire at Northumberland Heights Wellness Retreat and Spa
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-B9NtomEjIY A quiet rural property known for rest and relaxation became the scene of an intense firefight Monday afternoon, as
Video – Highway of Heroes Volunteers Fight Rising Tide of Litter in Honour of Fallen Soldier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4JCkLL1djA On a crisp Saturday morning, three volunteers trudged along the Wesleyville off-ramp of Highway 401, armed with garbage bags,
Video – Photo Gallery – Sun, Crowds and Trout: Good Friday Comes Alive Along Cobourg and Port Hope Waterfronts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzQ4C7yBlDQ Good Friday brought near-perfect spring conditions to the Lake Ontario shoreline, drawing residents and visitors alike to the waterfronts
Video – Cobourg Crossing Guard Hops into Easter Spirit Early
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2C3UIs6OxUY The Easter Bunny made an early appearance in Cobourg’s west end, bringing smiles—and chocolate—to local students. Danielle Kent-Greenhorne, a crossing
Video – Photo Gallery – Spring Surge Along the Waterfront Brings Anglers, Walkers — and a Few Problems
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLOnUuZtFhI It’s been a busy stretch along the Lake Ontario shoreline in both Port Hope and Cobourg, as mild weather
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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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Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Win GMHL Russell Cup Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuZ6Lj9CWZs Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Stars shined as the top team in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League this
Northumberland Stars One Win Away From GMHL Championship; Host Game 5 Saturday in Colborne
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Stars have taken a commanding 3-1 series lead in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey
Georgian Bay Wins OFSAA Girls Hockey Championship at Cobourg Community Centre
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Georgian Bay District Secondary School captured the gold medal at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations
CCI Wolves Eliminated from OFSAA Boys Hockey by Tiebreaker
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Collegiate Institute Wolves won their final round-robin pool play game Wednesday morning at the Ontario
St. Mary Thunder Defeated in OFSAA Girls Hockey Quarterfinals
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg’s St. Mary Thunder were eliminated from the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) girls’ A/AA