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Health Unit Upholds Provincial Compliance Under Immunization of School Pupils Act
Second notices being issued to students in JK, Grade 2 and Grades 4-8 with incomplete records. The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine
Update – Cramahe Township’s Reaction Following Sobeys Announcement It Won’t Be Rebuilding
Cramahe Township residents, council and staff are disappointed to learn the Sobey’s corporation today have informed us they will
Exclusive – Sobeys (Foodland) Announces It Won’t Be Rebuilding in Colborne
After a devastating fire consumed the only grocery store in Colborne on May 24, 2023 the company has announced
“Province Enjoys Immunity” States Cobourg Bylaw Manager Regarding Encampment
The Town of Cobourg can do absolutely nothing enforcing municipal by-laws with the encampment in Cobourg’s east end. An enquiry
Video – Woman Struck Numerous Times at Cobourg Dog Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpJNUv3VbS0 A Cobourg woman is recovering after allegedly being struck numerous times at the Cobourg Dog Park over the weekend. Today’s
Video – Coast Guard to the Rescue for Small Watercraft on Lake Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRAsgzx-nHE Members of the Canadian Coast Guard rescued a small watercraft on Lake Ontario on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Shortly before
Video – Porta-Potties – More Than Just a Bathroom
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x81FMoggjgE Turns out it was all a misunderstanding. When people see individuals go into porta-potties on Albert Street in Cobourg, they
Cobourg Police Service Welcomes the Community to Tour the Police Station on April 25th
Cobourg Police Service (CPS) will host a facility tour on Thursday, April 25th, at the police station at 107
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
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Habitat Broadens Its Focus Beyond Building
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland People associate Habitat for Humanity with building affordable housing – but in the interests of housing
Victoria Hall Available for Temporary Respite from the Air Quality and Heat
In response to the heat and poor air quality, the Town of Cobourg would like to remind residents that
Rhinovirus Confirmed in McMillan Garden Outbreak at Golden Plough Lodge
The respiratory outbreak declared on July 13, 2026, in the McMillan Garden unit at Golden Plough Lodge has now
Municipality of Port Police – Burn Ban in Effect – July 15, 2026
Due to dry conditions and deteriorating air quality caused by ongoing wildland fires in northern Ontario, a Municipal-wide Open
Video – Photo Gallery – What a Scorcher of a Day!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5NUbMVT57s The word on everyone's lips throughout Tuesday, July 14, 2026, was simple: hot. With temperatures climbing above 30°C, anyone spending
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Video – Photo Gallery – What a Scorcher of a Day!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5NUbMVT57s The word on everyone's lips throughout Tuesday, July 14, 2026, was simple: hot. With temperatures climbing above 30°C, anyone spending
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Ecology Garden Celebrates 30 Years with Community Tribute
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_2TJ5jOpCo Volunteers, community leaders and residents gathered Sunday afternoon to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Cobourg Ecology Garden, recognizing
Video – Wrong-Way Drivers Continue to Create Safety Concerns on One-Way Street in Downtown Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoPmX0b1mTI Motorists continuing to drive the wrong way on a one-way street in downtown Cobourg are creating an ongoing safety
Video – Photo Gallery – 30th Annual Lakeside Antique & Classic Car Show Draws Crowds While Supporting Ed’s House Hospice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xO5cUzixe0 More than 200 antique and classic vehicles filled Victoria Park on Saturday, July 11, as the 30th Annual Lakeside
Video – Photo Gallery – Over 50 Drivers Charged During Week-Long Distracted Driving Initiative on Highway 401
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6y2IYpxzXk Northumberland OPP wrapped up a week-long distracted driving enforcement initiative along Highway 401, laying 51 distracted driving charges over
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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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Local Players, Coach Part of New GMHL Team in Brighton
By Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League will have a second team in Northumberland County for
World-Class Achievement Recognized at Annual CDSHF Induction
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland A seventh contingent of star athletes has been inducted into the Cobourg and District Sports Hall
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