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Cobourg Council Debentures Pickleball Court, Skateboard Park Projects in Budget
By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council debated funding for both a dedicated pickleball court and skateboard park at budget
Cobourg Police Help Keep Roads RIDE Safe on Superbowl Sunday
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KBH9yROkZc Members of the Cobourg Police Service were out helping keep the roads safe on Super Sunday (February 12, 2023)
Enbridge Gas Assists Cobourg Fire Department in Supporting Firefighter Training
Enbridge Gas Inc. (Enbridge Gas) is helping the Cobourg Fire Department purchase firefighting training materials, through Safe Community Project
Exclusive – Woman’s Story of Alleged Romance Scammer
https://rumble.com/v296ah0-february-11-2023.html Exclusive - A woman wants Northumberland County residents to know that a man portrayed on television as an alleged
Centennial Pool Will Open This Summer for What Could Be Final Season
By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland Cobourg's outdoor Centennial Pool has been added back into the budget. At least for this year. Council
Update – PVNCCDSB – Colborne Resident Charged in Online Sexual Exploitation Investigation Works As Custodian at Elementary School in Cobourg
A Colborne resident arrested and charged with online child luring investigation works at a local elementary school. Christopher Thomas COSS,
Cobourg Council – Amended Remuneration Motion Passes with 4-3 Vote; Proposed Executive Assistant Causes Fiery Debate
By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland began Thursday's continued 2023 operating and capital budget review meeting by amending
Light Up a Life Campaign Raises Over $250,000 in Support of Northumberland Hills Hospital
Results are in for Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) Foundation’s 29th annual Light Up a Life fundraising campaign. Organizers are
Northumberland OPP Investigating “Serious Incident” at Roseneath Centennial Public School
Northumberland OPP are investigating a “serious incident” that occurred at Roseneath Centennial Public School on Monday, February 6, 2023. Roseneath
GRCA Advises Special Weather Statement
The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority advises that Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for our area. A
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Cobourg Police – No Charges After Man was “Verbally Aggressive” to Cobourg Mayor
Despite being taken into custody by Cobourg Police, a man was released unconditionally following a interaction with Cobourg Mayor
Exclusive – Breaking News – Person Taken Away in Handcuffs After Incident with Cobourg Mayor
There has been no release from Cobourg Police concerning an incident involving Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland. Late in the evening
Group Asks Alnwick/Haldimand Council to Keep Rental Fee the Same for AA Meetings
The Alderville Pioneer Group appealed to Alnwick/Haldimand Township council at its committee-of-the-whole meeting this week regarding a rental fee
Critical Repairs at Grafton Arena Could Happen Sooner Than Expected
A notice of motion received support at this week’s Alnwick/Haldimand Township committee-of-the-whole meeting to speed up the process for
Canada’s Largest Literary Festival Receives a Gift from Poetchry
By Wally Keeler The sun was dawning behind the backs of POETCHRY, as it transported its 16th picnic table ladened
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Video – Blue Jays Watch Party in Port Hope for Game 2 of the World Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBGGdvSsnsg For anyone planning to watch the Blue Jays this Saturday, October 25, 2025 you’re welcome to join in on
Breaking News – Video – Unknown When Power Will Be Restored to Parts of Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuoLZWVfPj4 It’s unknown how large an area of Cobourg is impacted following a power outage late Sunday evening. At approximately 11
Demoltion Has Begun at Former Brookside Youth Centre
Buildings have started to be torn down at the former Brookside Youth Centre located at 390 King Street East
Video – Mayor Enjoys a Round of Disc Golf in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGuQoOGRDD8 Although he was beat by a rookie, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland enjoyed a round of disc golf in Cobourg
Video – Trials and Tribulations of Fishing Along the Ganaraska River in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbhTcJk-v6s Fishing has once again opened up along the Ganaraska River in Port Hope. On Saturday, October 18, 2025 a number
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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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Oshawa FireWolves of the NLL Sign Contract with Defenseman Kyle Rubisch
The Oshawa FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) have agreed to a one-year contract with defenseman Kyle Rubisch,
Video – Mayor Enjoys a Round of Disc Golf in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGuQoOGRDD8 Although he was beat by a rookie, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland enjoyed a round of disc golf in Cobourg
Panthers Snap Four-Game Losing Skid
After four straight losses to open the Provincial Junior Hockey League season, the Port Hope Panthers got their first
Back-To-Back Losses for Port Hope Panthers to Open PJHL Season
The Trent Hills Thunder scored three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the Port Hope Panthers 3-2
Flesch Brothers from Cobourg Representing Canada in Men’s Rugby
Cobourg’s Mason and Noah Flesch, both St. Mary Catholic Secondary School alumni, were in the starting lineup for Canada’s