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KPRDSB Teacher is Sole Canadian on Mt. Kilimanjaro Fundraiser
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland A teacher in the local school board is, so far, the only Canadian signed up for
World Long Drive Endless Summer Invitational Taking Place in Belleville this Summer
World Long Drive (WLD) today announced a new agreement with ESPN to air four events on ESPN2, plus an
VOS Brings Magic of The Wizard of Oz to Victoria Hall
VOS Theatre has brought a magic place to the Victoria Hall Concert Hall stage with its production of The
A Month Later and Grafton Child Still Recovering in Sick Kids from Strep A
Local Health Unit Area Had One of Highest Areas in Province for Strep A in March It’s been over a
Update – Cobourg Police Issue Release Following Yesterdays Suspicious Fire
Police continue to investigate the circumstances of a fire after responding to a call Wednesday morning. On Wednesday, April 17,
Capitol Theatre and Today’s Northumberland Offering You A Chance to See “A Year with Frog and Toad”
The Capitol Theatre and Today’s Northumberland are giving away a set of four tickets to see the Capitol Theatre’s
Northumberland County Council Hears Two Important Points on Policing Study
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Two important points were made at Northumberland County council's April meeting on its Northumberland Police Services
Video – No Injuries After Vehicle Destroys Bus Shelter in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Te_SULVqlhY There were no serious injuries after a vehicle destroyed a bus shelter in Cobourg on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Shortly
New Bylaw Endangers Transition House Services
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland After many back-and-forths between the Town of Cobourg and the County of Northumberland over Cobourg's Emergency
Video – Suspicious Fire in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CR3iR8f2ER0 Police are investigating after Cobourg Fire Department responded to a dumpster fire on Strathy Road on Wednesday, April 17,
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NHH Concludes Fiscal Year with a Surplus, While Strategically Investing in Growth as Community Needs Rise
The Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) Board of Directors, chaired by Cyndi Gilmer, held their annual meeting on, June 24,
Cobourg Firefighters Rescue Cat Stuck in Tree
It may be a rare call, but on Wednesday evening, June 25, 2026, Cobourg firefighters came to the rescue
Video – Learning About Cobourg’s New Parking Regulations The Hard Way
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRS9gMTrjtw Unfortunately a number of people visiting the park and harbour area on Wednesday, June 25, 2026 found out the
Cobourg Council – Bring Back Lifeguards, Students Urge
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland St. Mary Secondary School students Sydney Ashcroft and Clara MacNeil addressed Cobourg council
Cobourg Council Supports Mayor’s Parks & Rec Objections
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council has voted unanimously in support of Mayor Lucas Cleveland's notice of
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Video – Photo Gallery – Hay Fire on Flatbed Trailer Shuts Down Highway 401 East of Cobourg for More Than Eight Hours
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wRMRI816ZE A stubborn transport-trailer fire carrying a load of hay caused major traffic disruptions on Highway 401 east of Cobourg
Video – Summer Is Here: Time to Relax and Enjoy the Sunsets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50HwsukH6bY With summer officially underway and the winds calming during the evening hours, Cobourg's waterfront provided the perfect setting to
Video – Photo Gallery – PRIDE Festivities Take Over Downtown Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RR501aTCCDs The annual PRIDE festivities took over downtown Cobourg on Saturday, June 20, 2026. One of the highlights of the event
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – Suspicious Fire at Former File Factory in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGaJ3adHi4A Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services responded to a suspicious fire at the former file factory on Cavan Street
Video – Photo Gallery – Thousands Attend North America’s Largest Historical Military Show at Canadian Tank Museum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6r4g189TDiQ The largest historical military show in North America drew thousands of visitors from around the world to Oshawa over
- 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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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