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Patio Season Brings Accessibility Concerns in Cobourg
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Patio season in Cobourg is March through October and, anticipating that, the Accessibility Advisory Committee has
Cobourg Municipal Law Enforcement Responds to Unlicensed Event
Municipal Law Enforcement responded to a call concerning unlicensed vendors at the Columbus Community Centre. It was determined that
Video – Cobourg Homeowner Coughs Up Four Grand Just To Get Her Property Back from Tenant
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZZas-JhN3k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHnOf2vpZG0 A Cobourg homeowner says she wants to create awareness about the dangers of renting after losing thousands of dollars
Video – Man Narrowly Misses Being Struck By Several Vehicles at Busy Intersection in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAmS6-CT15A A man narrowly missed being struck by more than one vehicle at a busy intersection in Cobourg on Tuesday,
Cobourg Fire Department Responds to Grass Fire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJqeCfzlT6w Cobourg fire fighters extinguished a grass fire quickly on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. At approximately 1:30 p.m. fire fighters were
HKPR District Health Unit – Urgent Call for Childhood Vaccinations as Measles Outbreak Rise
Measles is a highly contagious, serious airborne infectious disease that is vaccine-preventable. The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit
Campbellcroft Residents Win $100,000 Prize with Instant Gold Pursuit
Margret Beatty and John Beatty of Campbellcroft are $100,000 richer after winning with INSTANT GOLD PURSUIT (Game #2411). Margret and
Plan Now, Northumberland County Urges, for Coming Eclipse
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland With the aim of always looking ahead and being prepared, the County of Northumberland is spreading
All Options Still On the Table for Replacing Port Hope Councillor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyFDY8gBj1c The final decision for replacing former Port Hope Chris Collins will be decided tomorrow (Tuesday, March 5, 2024) at
Perfect Evening for Filming “Greetings from Fairview” in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DuR12IpJ3w It could be said, there couldn’t have been a better night for the filming of Greetings from Fairview in
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Northumberland County Council Approves Trailer Purchase for Warming Room
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Though questions remain about the warming room proposed for 2026-2027, Northumberland County councillors agreed at this
Celebrate Father’s Day Weekend with Free Fishing
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Fish for free across Ontario on June 20 and 21 This Father’s Day weekend, Ontario is inviting
Northumberland County Finances are Losing Flexibility
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Presenting Northumberland County's draft 2025 financial statement to county council this week, Director of Finance Matthew
Township of Alnwick/Haldimand Announces Canada Day Celebration
Residents and visitors are invited to join the celebration of Canada’s 159th Birthday on Sunday, June 28, 2026, beginning
Up Next at the Capitol: Born to be Bad: The Villains of Broadway
A hero is only as good as their villain. From the evildoers we adore to the scoundrels we love to
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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
Video – Photo Gallery – Brighton Speedway: Racing Is a Way of Life for the Rinaldi Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiH46-vtIK8 Racing is more than a Saturday night event for the Rinaldi family — it's a way of life. As owners
Video – Photo Gallery – Five Hours with the Lawrence Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzBSeZ7ouhw Sometimes you don't intend to spend five hours working on a story — it just happens. Yesterday's event wasn't really
Video – Photo Gallery – Tall Ship St. Lawrence II Leaves Cobourg Harbour Heading for Hamilton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGwARJvrrZE The tall ship, St. Lawrence II bid farewell to Cobourg Harbour on Thursday, June 11, 2026 on its way
- 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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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
Local Players Win Memorial Cup With Kitchener Rangers
(Pictured in graphic: Jared Woolley, top, Andrew MacNiel, bottom) Two Northumberland County hockey players are Memorial Cup champions after helping
Cobourg will still have junior A Cougars due to simultaneous OJHL franchise relocations
The Ontario Junior Hockey Hockey announced the simultaneous relocation of two member franchises Friday, including the Cobourg Cougars, ahead