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Breaking News – Cobourg Acting Fire Chief Leaving Position
Today’s Northumberland has learned Cobourg Fire Department Acting Chief Gene Thompson will be leaving his position. Thompson has been Deputy
Northumberland OPP – Fatal Snowmobile Collision in Alnwick/Haldimand Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FV10CswS7n0 (ALNWICK HALDIMAND, ON) – On March 3rd 2022, at approximately 9:00 p.m., members from the Northumberland Detachment of the
Cobourg Man Receives By-Law Ticket for Feeding Waterfowl – Again
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etshhLLvFPw A Cobourg man was given his forth ticket for the same by-law offence on Thursday, March 3, 2022. All the
Northumberland Hills Hospital Welcomes New Rheumatologist
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland Hills Hospital is pleased to announce the recruitment of rheumatologist Dr. Jason An to its
Campbellford Memorial Hospital Patient Sees Opportunity to Build New Hospital That Will Match Its Already Great Care
When Mary Lynch-Ficioris and her husband Bill relocated to Marmora from Mississauga a few years ago, Campbellford Memorial Hospital
Hattie Pattie Loves to Help
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland With the love of an extraordinary golden retriever named Hattie Pattie, and a brother named Jay
Driver Escapes With Minor Injuries After Flying Turkey Smashes Through The Windshield of His Transport on Highway 401 East of Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTzEre41QQ4 A transport driver escaped with only minor injuries after a flying turkey smashed through the front window of his
Minor Injuries After Two-Vehicle Collision in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnxeCF0Mgxc The drivers of two vehicles were taken to hospital with minor injuries following a collision in Cobourg on Wednesday,
Cobourg Police Participates in Virtual Polar Plunge – “Freezin for a Reason” for Special Olympics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFvm-QEfVs4&t=18s Cobourg Police held a Virtual Polar Plunge in honour of the Special Olympics Ontario on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. A
Port Hope Woman Says Her Husband Has Big Heart Helping Others in Ukraine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBf4YGZtl7w A simple tweet from her husband brings a sigh of relief for Port Hope resident Rebecca Walker. She knows her
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Downtown Closures Announced for Next Week in Cobourg
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Town of Cobourg announces intermittent downtown lane, sidewalk and street closures for Monday and Tuesday,
Video – Cobourg Man Charged After Window at Victoria Hall Smashed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ybYTtDJ2mE A Cobourg man is facing charges after a front window of Victoria Hall was broke on Monday January 12,
New Golden Plough Lodge Nearing Completion – Hopefully
If things go right, residents will be in the new Golden Plough Lodge before the summer. Residents and family members
Brighton’s Mayoral Budget Adopted for 2026, Representing a Residential Tax Increase of 4.9%
This budget represents the first time operating under the Strong Mayor, Building Homes Act, 2022 (Bill 3) and the
Video – Driver Has Directional Issues in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwIAIp5DZ88 The driver of a vehicle in Cobourg seemed to have a bit of directional issues on Tuesday, January 13,
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Video – Photo Gallery – Memorable Wedding Photos on Cobourg Pier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7EBaPJOqFk It was a beautiful day for a wedding on Friday, January 9, 2026 in Cobourg. A Peterborough couple came down
Video – Photo Gallery – Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto Is More Than Aquatic Life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQpReEJ-A8M There was much more than just aquatic life at Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto on Friday, January 9, 2026. Walking into
Video – Photo Gallery – What A Difference A Day Makes for Toronto Skyline
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLhcUxFr0S0 With weather changing daily, so does the skyline of Toronto. Over the course of Friday and Saturday, Today’s Northumberland was
Video – Photo Gallery – Encapsulating Wonder of Mother Nature
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75ybcjd5CBU The encapsulating beauty of the sun setting along Lake Ontario draws people in the summer and winter. Thursday (January 8,
Video – Photo Gallery – Snow Cleared from Downtown Cobourg Overnight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYPrUS11zsQ A fleet of construction vehicles including a grader, dump trucks and more rolled into downtown Cobourg shortly after midnight
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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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Local Players in OHL U16 Showcase in Peterborough This Week
Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan will compete Tuesday and Wednesday at the Ontario Hockey League’s U16 Top Prospects Showcase
Current Competes at World Cross Country Running Championships, Signs Nike Contract
Kate Current, originally from Precious Corners just north of Cobourg, competed for Canada in the mixed relay at the
Cobourg Cougars Head Into New Year with Lengthy Losing Streak
The Cobourg Cougars junior A hockey club will look to reverse its fortunes after the calendar flips to 2026. Following
Port Hope’s Owen Beck Scores First NHL Goal
(Photo courtesy of Montreal Canadiens) In his 21st NHL game, Port Hope’s Owen Beck scored the first goal of his
OJHL Prospect Series will have games in Cobourg and Feature Local Players
Rosters were announced recently for the Zach Hyman Ontario Junior Hockey League Prospect Series and feature a number of