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Before the First Footprints: Victoria Beach Gets Ready for the Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ubOzjHRveI Long before beachgoers arrive to spread out their towels or children race toward the water, Victoria Beach in Cobourg
Four Decades of Smiles: Melanie Linkie Marks 40 Years at Cobourg KFC
For four decades, Melanie (Ball) Linkie has been a familiar face behind the counter at the Kentucky Fried Chicken
Durham Regional Police Service Board Statement Regarding Cadet in Training Fatal Collision
The Durham Regional Police Service Board expresses its sincerest sympathies to the family, friends and colleagues of the DRPS
Breaking News – Durham Region Police Constable in Training Killed in Collision
On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, the Durham Regional Police Service is mourning a profound loss following a tragic motor
One Million Metres and Counting: Northumberland Broadband Project Reaches Major Milestone
The Northumberland Broadband Project has crossed a major milestone, marking a significant step toward bringing reliable high-speed internet to
Port Hope Pioneer Receives Order of Canada Honours
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland A Port Hope pioneer turned up in the latest Order of Canada list, as Rod Stewart
Northumberland Land Trust – Property Once Owned by Farley Mowat Will Be Protected in Perpetuity
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Northumberland Land Trust (NLT) today announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding for
Video – Echoes of 2001: Buried for 25 Years, a Time Capsule Brings Sutherland Place’s Past Back to Life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sv5R7CVuoUo For a quarter-century, it rested in silence beneath the lawns of Sutherland Place Co-operative Housing—sealed in concrete, wrapped in
Video – Photo Gallery – Volunteers Brave Extreme Heat to Honour Canada’s Fallen with Highway of Heroes Cleanup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqv9UO6-uZA While many Canadians were preparing to celebrate Canada Day with family gatherings and fireworks, a dedicated group of volunteers
Local Players, Coach Part of New GMHL Team in Brighton
By Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League will have a second team in Northumberland County for
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Peterborough County – Essential Ambulance Services Agreement Reached
The County and CUPE Local 4911 signed an Essential Ambulance Services Agreement (EASA) on Friday, November 6. The EASA sets
Four in Five Canadian Drivers See Winter Tires as Essential for Safer Driving
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Winter tires remain an important investment despite the rising cost of living; fewer relying on all-season
Cobourg Mayor’s Office to Establish Virtual Community Ideas Bank in 2027
Cobourg residents will have a new opportunity to share their ideas, suggestions and thoughts about the community when the
Video – Cobourg Celebrates 30 Years of Christmas Magic on November 20
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHjsmImJatw Thirty years of Christmas Magic will be celebrated in Cobourg on Friday, November 20, 2026, as the Town of
Exclusive – Northumberland County CAO Letter to Cobourg Mayor Raises Questions About Operations at 310 Division Street
(Photos from public meeting at Trinity United Church on November 5, 2026) Today’s Northumberland seeks confirmation of authenticity of letter
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Exclusive – Northumberland County CAO Letter to Cobourg Mayor Raises Questions About Operations at 310 Division Street
(Photos from public meeting at Trinity United Church on November 5, 2026) Today’s Northumberland seeks confirmation of authenticity of letter
Video – Photo Gallery – Alderville First Nation Honours Veterans at Annual Armistice Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFx6ku9EzjI Veterans, community members, dignitaries and representatives from across the region gathered Sunday, November 8, 2026, as Alderville First Nation
Video – Photo Gallery – Whelan Enjoys Special Homecoming as Windsor Spitfires Defeat Peterborough Petes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqon0q5FhmA For 16-year-old Lauchlan Whelan, Thursday night was about as close to playing in his hometown arena as he could
Video – Photo Gallery – CN Freight Train Strikes Commercial Truck East of Brighton, Causing Major Rail Disruption
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiuSYd5pCjw There were no injuries, but video capturing the collision is disturbing after a CN freight train struck a commercial
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg’s Largest Christmas Tree Arrives Along Waterfront Ahead of Christmas Magic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0m0Seg-vOUY Christmas is beginning to take shape along Cobourg’s waterfront as the town’s largest Christmas tree was put into place
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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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Cougars Rally to Defeat Toronto Warriors on the Road
Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg Cougars overcame a two-goal deficit in the first period to defeat the host Toronto Warriors
Video – Photo Gallery – Whelan Enjoys Special Homecoming as Windsor Spitfires Defeat Peterborough Petes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqon0q5FhmA For 16-year-old Lauchlan Whelan, Thursday night was about as close to playing in his hometown arena as he could
West Northumberland U15 BB Wild win host Halloween Havoc tournament
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The West Northumberland Wild U15 BB team captured the division championship at its host Halloween Havoc tournament
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Remain Undefeated After Hard-Fought Battle Against Brighton Vikings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMgboo5XFgU The Northumberland Stars kept their undefeated record intact Friday night, October 23, after defeating the Brighton Vikings in a
Cobourg Cougars Drop Dukes to Continue Strong Play
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland After tallying eight goals during a road win Saturday in Aurora, the Cobourg Cougars netted nine more