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Exclusive – Video – Number of Drug Poisonings in Cobourg Has Tripled Since Last Year
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PYutEWMXuI The number of people that have suffered from drug poisonings in Cobourg has tripled in the last year. In a
Windy Weather Permeates the Area Causing Downed Power Lines But No Major Damage – Yet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpgHf6z3n54 Windy weather came with a force on Saturday, December 11, 2021. Throughout Northumberland County, emergency services along with work crews
New Treasurer for Cramahe Township
The Municipality of Cramahe Township announces the appointment of Rubab Nadeem as Treasurer. “We welcome Rubab to our dynamic team
Cobourg Police Looking for Driver of Vehicle That Failed to Remain at Scene of Collision
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2faBsKdTM8 Cobourg Police are looking for the driver that failed to remain at the scene of a collision on Thursday
“Cease and Desist” Letter Making Its Way Across Canada Served At Cobourg Restaurant
A local restaurant was served a “cease and desist” order that has been making waves across Canada. “It was funny
Building Ontario with Investments in Small, Rural and Northern Communities
Province supports economic growth and job creation with additional funding for roads, bridges, water and wastewater projects The Ontario government
HKPR District Health Unit Media Scrum – Keep COVID-19 Out of Your Holiday Fun
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9-TO9L5bQ8 By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Keeping COVID-19 out of your holiday festivities is the aim of a press release from the
Cobourg Loses One-Of-A-Kind Citizen
Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland When you talk about Ross David Quigley – and everyone agrees it was always such a pleasure
Library Lexy Joins Cobourg Public Library
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Meet Alexine Marier, the Cobourg Public Library's new Youth Services Specialist – she also answers to
Grafton Christmas Market Shows The True Spirit of a Small Town Community
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgLo_cd7DXg The Grafton Christmas Market was a huge success over the weekend. Event sponsor Jacqueline Pennington said it was the forth
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Port Hope Mayor to Introduce Budget at January 20 Council Meeting
After taking a collaborative approach first with a traditional format, Port Hope Mayor Olena Hankivsky will introduce her budget
Video – Photo Gallery – Highway 401 Seems to Be A “Free For All” After Another Emergency Services Vehicle Was Hit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7simHNn2FpA For the third time in less than a year an emergency services vehicle was struck on Highway 401 in
Video – Photo Gallery – So Much To Do In A Winter Paradise
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faeSC1QkUDA There was so much to do in a Canadian winter paradise on Thursday, January 15, 2026 in the Cobourg
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,
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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