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Breaking News – Cobourg’s West Pier Encampment Allowed to Stay
On Friday, August 11, 2023, Cobourg Municipal Council held an Emergency Special Council meeting in response to complaints received
Fawn Appears In The Centre of Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JU8PQrxKq_0 Michelle Dolphin isn’t sure how it got where it did, but on Friday, August 11, 2023, a fawn seemed
“We Just Want to Survive” Says Resident of Homeless Encampment on Cobourg Shoreline
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTD9PCJ9Hnc At any given time there are up to 20-people living in an encampment on the west beach in Cobourg. A
Emergency Cobourg Council Meeting on Friday to Discuss Homeless Encampment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gxe7Wp1Ay0w&t=8s A Emergency Special Council Meeting has been called as a result of a number of homeless encampments in Cobourg, A
Tent Removed from Municipal Property in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MSdNFAd6ao Tent was removed in municipal property in Victoria Park by Town of Cobourg staff on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. The
Suspect Involved in Pursuits and Incident at Port Hope McDonalds Will Be Released on Bail If He Can Find Surety
The suspect facing numerous charges stemming from a police pursuit and a incident at the Port Hope McDonald’s will
The Journey of Homeless James and Muckwah
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUcR-Rn3xoo Sixty-one-year-old James Caughill and his dog Muckwah have experienced something most people likely never will - homelessness. And speaking to
Cobourg’s $50,000 Dock That’s Great for Ducks But Not Much Else
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgbx-uGjjpU&t=25s For all intensive purposes it appears Cobourg has taken ownership of a $50,000 duck dock. The accessible dock was first
A Number of Homeless Encampments Along Cobourg Shoreline
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psw6BSdgiLU A number of encampments have sprung up along the shoreline in Cobourg over the past few days. One tent is
Busy Weekend Along the Waterfront in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcmZsc_fIZQ The beach was packed and for the most part it was glorious weather for the weekend of August 4-6,
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Video – Cobourg Police Assist in Responding to Garage Fire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSRxJp8y5Ak On February 9, 2026, at approximately 11:00 p.m., while conducting proactive radar enforcement on William Street, an officer observed
Belleville Fire and Emergency Services Respond to Structure Fire
Call Received: February 9, 2026 @ 11:18 The Belleville Fire and Emergency Services - Fire Prevention Division investigated a structure
Update – Video – Robert is Back Home with His Family in New Brunswick
After a long journey, Robert Beckett is back home in New Brunswick. Seventy-five-year-old Robert
With the Help from the Cobourg Community, LCBO Staff Save Man’s Life and Reunite Him with Family
By Cecilia Nasmith/Pete Fisher The staff at the LCBO at Northumberland Mall not only saved a man's life, they restored
Good Food at the Pancake Brunch – And Good Works Too
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland If you have Shrove Tuesday pancakes in mind for Feb. 17, you could not only get
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With the Help from the Cobourg Community, LCBO Staff Save Man’s Life and Reunite Him with Family
By Cecilia Nasmith/Pete Fisher The staff at the LCBO at Northumberland Mall not only saved a man's life, they restored
Video – Photo Gallery – In My Opinion – Be Proud Northumberland County – Be Canadian Proud
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbygVjlGUiM Since Afghanistan, Northumberland County residents have lined the bridges along the Highway of Heroes paying their respects to our
Video – Photo Gallery – Enjoying The Beauty of a Canadian Winter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46kF_KhdXxY Stunningly beautiful sunset on Sunday, February 1, 2026 in Cobourg. It’s been a truly Canadian winter with the pure white
Video – Photo Gallery – 34th Annual Polar Plunge Raises Funds for Campbellford Memorial Hospital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5yy1gvZE-o The 34th annual Polar Plunge was held on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in support of Campbellford Memorial Hospital. Approximately $40,000
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – At Least 20 People Displaced Following Apartment Fire in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peFOiCS_HBw Officials are still trying to account for everyone after a Northumberland County Housing Corporation apartment complex was destroyed by
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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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Northumberland Breakers Undertow 16U Girls Volleyball Wins Gold
The Northumberland Breakers Undertow 16U girls volleyball team captured the gold medal on Sunday, February 8, 2026, with an
Video – Port Hope Panthers Beat Trent Hills Thunder in PJHL Action
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGgeTMsiSl4 It was Emergency Services Night as the Port Hope Panthers beat Trent Hills Thunder in PJHL action at the
Video – Still Room for Teams at the Upcoming 2026 Castleton Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fxq89xEGLbk A perfect winters evening at the Castleton Sports Club on Friday, February 7, 2026. With snow falling and the lights
Brighton to Hold Watch Party for Olympian Hallie Clarke
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Brighton native Hallie Clarke is getting set to compete at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in
West Northumberland Curling Club Member Competing at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Kristina (Adams) Brauch of the West Northumberland Curling Club is set to play for Team Newfoundland and Labrador at