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Scheduled Water Shutdown for Pebble Beach Neighbourhood in Cobourg on October 7
The Town of Cobourg Public Works and Engineering Division would like to advise Pebble Beach neighbourhood residents and visitors
Letter to the Editor – Why Policing in Cobourg Needs a Reset
Editor's Note - Today's Northumberland received this Letter to the Editor on September 24, 2025. For transparency reasons, a copy
Breaking News – Jennifer Moore No Longer Serving as CAO for Northumberland County
Statement by County Warden Brian Ostrander “On behalf of County Council I am advising that, effective today, Jennifer Moore is
Video – Video – Brighton Mayor Says Province Calling Speed Cameras a Cash Grab is “Insulting”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaIxdCKOvBs Premier Ford announced on Thursday, September 25, 2025 that the Province will be introducing legislation next month to ban
Video – Cobourg Fire Department Responds to Fuel Spill in Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdEdteulpvM Cobourg Fire Department attended Cobourg Marina on Saturday, September 27, 2025 for reports of a fuel leak. Shortly before 5
Filming Notice: ‘Ginny & Georgia’ Returning to Cobourg
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Town of Cobourg Community Services Division would like to inform residents that filming for the
Itinerant Vendor Licence Required for Door-to-Door Sales in the Town of Cobourg
The Town of Cobourg Legislative Services Division would like to remind residents of the Itinerant Vendor Bylaw (005-2015). An Itinerant
Annual Lemon-Aid for Northumberland HIlls Hospital Raises More Than $7,500
The 4th annual Lemon-AID for Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) program has wrapped up once again. On the afternoon of
Town of Cobourg Flags at Half-Staff for Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day
The Town of Cobourg would like to advise residents that flags across all municipal buildings will be at half-staff
Municipality of Port Hope – Bill Payments During Canada Post Strike
With news of the current Canada Post labour disruption, the Municipality of Port Hope is encouraging residents to seek
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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,
The EOWC Announces 2026 Chair and Vice-Chair at Annual General Meeting
On Friday, January 9, 2026, the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus (EOWC), representing the region's 103 municipalities, proudly hosted its
Coldest Night of the Year Walk Returns to Port Hope
Coldest Night of the Year Returns to Port Hope Saturday February 28 for our 12th Year. Our Community Unites in
Initial Project Description Submitted for New Nuclear Project at Wesleyville Site in Port Hope
The Municipality of Port Hope is sharing that Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has submitted its Initial Project Description (IPD)
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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