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Town of Cobourg Opens Nomination Period for the 21 st Annual Civic Awards
Community members invited to nominate deserving volunteers The Town of Cobourg’s Civic Awards Committee is now calling for nominations for
Judge Has Harsh Words for Durham Police and School Board After Educational Assistant Falsely Accused of Sexual Assault
(Today's Northumberland file photo Ashley Jansen and her lawyer Alan Richter outside Oshawa Court) The Judge involved in a trial
Video – Crown Says It’s Time Courts Send A Message to Denounce Drinking and Driving
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQiseclCKW8 The family of a 23-year-old woman who was killed over two years ago broke down in tears as Justice
No Injuries After Fire Destroys Tent at Encampment in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mml_pZciVw4 A fire destroyed a small tent at the encampment at the former Brookside Youth Centre on Tuesday, January 2,
No Plans to Replace Bus Shelter from King Street in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPkqqADRrK4 Public Works dismantled the bus shelter on King Street East at College Street on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. The shelter
First Baby of the Year Welcomed at Northumberland Hills Hospital
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) has welcomed its first baby of the new year! Born to Vanessa and Jake Morris
First Night Celebrations Kick Off the New Year in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6ud7wDN_PQ First Night Celebrations kicked off the beginning of 2024. Carriage rides, skating, music and of course fireworks rang in 2024
Some Pro Palestine Supporters Seem Confused at Rally in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XzMpvtwB1A Another protest was held on Saturday, December 30, 2023 in Cobourg demanding a cease fire for the violence taking
2023 A Year of Triumphs and Tragedies in Northumberland County
2023 was another year of triumphs and tragedies. It’s hoped that COVID will be a thing of the past in
Video – Christmas Eve Miracle As Community Comes Together to Search for Strangers Dog That Ran Away After Collision in Hamilton Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVTuDwujodc It may sound cliche, but Kassie McKeown can only describe what happened to her as a Christmas Eve miracle. Twenty-eight-year-old
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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
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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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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