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Job Posting Is Up for VandeGraaf Successor
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The job posting is now up to recruit the Cobourg Police Service's 14th Chief, Vice-Chair Sean
Cobourg Police Chief Reports on Recent Drug Seizure
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The monthly Chief's Report at Tuesday's meeting of the Cobourg Police Services Board
WSIB – Cobourg Police Goes From One of the Worst in the Province to One of the Best
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Not so long ago, the number of Cobourg Police Service members off on disability was cause
Township of Alnwick/Haldimand Approves 2026 Budget
The Council of the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand approved the 2026 Budget at the February 11, 2026 Special Council Meeting. After
All-Canadian Enigma Portrayed in All-Original Production
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland While the mystery of Tom Thomson's death continues to fascinate, Shipyard Kitchen Party have written a
Video – Photo Gallery – 31st Annual Ganaraska Railway Modellers Model Railway Show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJdZC6PP1GY The 31st annual Ganaraksa Railway Modellers Model Railway Show takes place this weekend at the Town Park Recreation Centre
Far From Me Gives Voice to a Young Soldier
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland What must it have been like to be a young man in Australia hearing that war
Video – Cobourg Fire Department Held Up Responding to Carbon Monoxide Call
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONa2AHpv8z8 Cobourg Fire Department was a bit held up responding to a call on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Firefighters responded to
Video – Photo Gallery – WWII Veteran, Don Smoke Celebrates 100 Years of Knowledge and Love
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPK2wwcfc5Q By Cecilia Nasmith/Pete Fisher They're calling the celebration A Century of Knowledge and Love, as the community gathers on Feb.
Update – Video – Northumberland OPP Continue to Investigate Suspicious Death in Municipality of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-crD5b-Z0EI Northumberland OPP continue to investigate the cause of death of a person who was located at a Municipality of
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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