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Government of Canada to Procure New Aircraft for the Iconic Canadian Forces Snowbirds
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, announced today a commitment to purchase a
Ontario Supporting Local Youth Through the Arts
$19,900 Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant Helps Film Access Northumberland Enhance Community Film Programming Ontario is continuing to invest in local
Ontario Boosting Music Industry in Port Hope
New $15,000 investment will support jobs and amplify the local music sector The Ontario government is investing $15,000 to protect
Celebrate Seniors Month with Silver Screamers and Music and Movement
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland June is Seniors Month and, to mark the occasion, the Community Training and Development Centre and
Exclusive – Canada Opposes Extradition of Cobourg Man to South Sudan
Hope is fading for a Cobourg man imprisoned in Dubai and facing extradition to South Sudan. Cobourg native Ryan O’Grady,
Ontario Backs Improvements to Historic Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club
$44,600 Capital Grant through the Ontario Trillium (OTF) Foundation replaced critical equipment to support Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club’s operations Ontario
Video – Photo Gallery – “Chris Garrett Will Never Be Forgotten”: Cobourg Marks 22 Years Since Officer’s Murder
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNVANrKwZdg&t=8s It has been 22 years since Chris Garrett was murdered in the line of duty, but for those who
Video – Minor Fire at Material Recovery Facility in Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBL54_9qmCk Alnwick/Haldimand Township Fire Department responded to the Emterra Environmental Material Recovery Facility on Edwardson Road just north of Highway
Video – Photo Gallery – King Street Medical Centre Offers Many Benefits
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IiL9deH2cQ Businessman Max Klaczkowski is very proud of the medical-arts building he owns at 316 King St. E. in Cobourg,
Ready, Set, Prep! Fire Chiefs Take the 72-Hour Disaster Dining Challenge
On May 7, Fire Chiefs from throughout Northumberland faced off in a ‘Disaster Dining Challenge’ in recognition of Emergency
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Fall Extravaganza at The Colborne Art Gallery
By Rosanne Dolan, Colborne Art Gallery artist and liaison This fall at The Colborne Art Gallery features “Duets: Art and
Cornerstone’s Signature Event Returns to Downtown Cobourg during the Harvest Festival
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre is proud to announce the return of Walk A Mile, now
Ontario Breaks Ground on Major Upgrades to Durham College Oshawa GO Station
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Two additional tracks will support two-way, all-day service on the Lakeshore East line The Ontario government has
Cobourg Council – Small Band of Individuals Costs Big Bucks
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Much as the Cobourg Police Service finds a handful of individuals draining a disproportionate amount of
Cobourg Council – Skateboard Park Replacement Could Move Forward in New Year
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The new year may bring movement on replacing the aging skateboard facility in Donegan Park, following
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Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg, the Surfing Capital of Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljr_z2peP8g It seems Cobourg has become quite the destination for surfers whenever Lake Ontario decides to serve up some impressive
Video – Strong Winds Tear Sail as Three Men Battle Rough Conditions on Lake Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJynvo-vqzg Three men aboard a 28-foot sailboat were escorted to safety on Sunday afternoon after encountering severe conditions on Lake
Video – Excavator Strikes Hydro Pole, Sparks Grass Fire on Highland Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYp2HwatuWU Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services responded to a grass fire on Highland Drive Friday afternoon after an excavator
Video – Photo Gallery – YMCA Strong Kids Duathlon Brings More Than 115 Young Athletes to Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgzwaSj_Gjo&t=34s Centennial Pool was filled with energy, encouragement and plenty of smiles Thursday as more than 115 young athletes took
Video – Photo Gallery – 18-Year-Old Runs 550 Miles Around Lake Ontario to Help Kids Play Sports
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoXpnTkj4SQ&t=8s Adam Saltarelli is just 18 years old, but he is taking on a challenge that would be daunting for
- 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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Cobourg Cougars Earn Two OJHL Exhibition Victories Over Wellington Dukes
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Cougars returned to Ontario Junior Hockey League action this weekend with a pair of preseason
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Lawn Bowlers Battle for Provincial Ladies Novice Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAvnSR-PGTM Sixteen teams from across Ontario gathered at the Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club this weekend for the Ontario Ladies Novice
Jacob Hyatt Now Competing in Two National Lawn Bowling Championships this Month
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club member Jacob Hyatt has a busy schedule for high-level competition on the greens
Cobourg Kodiaks Clinch Major Series Lacrosse Playoff Spot
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Kodiaks are headed to the Major Series Lacrosse playoffs after rallying for a 7-5 victory
Cobourg Kodiaks Have Must-Win Game Saturday in Owen Sound
The Cobourg Kodiaks can earn their way into the Major Series Lacrosse playoffs with a win in their final