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Letter to the Editor – Kawartha Pine Ridge Elementary Teachers Local President Questions About Returning To School
I am confused. The return to school looms and both parents and teachers are feeling the anxiety, uncertainty and confusion.
Caring Motorcycle Riders Make It A Special Day for Two Brave Children
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkBOE1IqUME&feature=youtu.be It was a special day as two brave children and their families met a special group of caring motorcycle
Trailer Cab Goes Up In Flames In Hamilton Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xD6_AM66EtI&feature=youtu.be A transport cab went up in flames on Friday, August 7, 2020 in Hamilton Township. Shortly after 5 p.m. Hamilton
Town of Cobourg Transparent About Water Quality in West Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wjmf9qzFwnA&feature=youtu.be The Town of Cobourg would like to advise citizens that a Water Quality Forecast sign has been erected at
Port Hope Police – High Speed Pursuit Through East End – Three Suspects Apprehended
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4UNGBZNIuc&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIo2_zFiPBg On Friday, August 7, 2020 shortly around 8:00 am Port Hope Police were dispatched to the Pochon Avenue/Peacock Blvd
Breaking News – Violent Armed Robbery at Colborne Bank
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPkuqi2b38M&feature=youtu.be (CRAMAHE, ON) – On August 7th, 2020 around 10:55 am, members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial
Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Comments On Stabbing Of Police Officer
Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith has commented on the recent stabbing of a Peterborough Police Service officer over the weekend. Smith
Temporary Closure of Railway Crossings in Cobourg
The Town of Cobourg’s Public Works Division would like to inform citizens that both railway crossings at Burnham Street
Club Given Permission By Town To Use Inner Harbour Beach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AINJc_M6GZ4&feature=youtu.be Despite a fence along the inner harbour beach because of high E. Coli readings members of the Cobourg Dragon
Elderly Couples Home In Cobourg Destroyed By Fire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fhFaiNBgFQ&feature=youtu.be An elderly couple could only stand by and watch as firefighters fought in vain to save their house from
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Exclusive – Video – Victim of Baseball Bat Assault Speaks with Today’s Northumberland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQnaFVYBa8U (Editor's Note: Parts of video have been edited to remove names) Exclusive - The victim who was beaten with a
Video – Residents Concerns About Construction in West End of Cobourg Go from Bad to Worse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0MjY0CvO94 A resident who lives in the area of Pebble Beach contacted Today’s Northumberland last week concerning road work in
Speed Reduction Imposed Along King Street East Community Safety Zones in Cobourg
The Town of Cobourg would like to inform the community of a speed reduction on King Street East from
City of Belleville Names New Deputy Fire Chief
The City of Belleville is pleased to announce the appointment of Kyle Christopher as Deputy Fire Chief. Deputy Chief Christopher
Video – Photo Gallery – Bandit Run 2025 Rolls Through Port Hope and Hamilton Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uph-WFrT0Sg The seventh annual Bandit Run for Make A Wish Canada was another huge success taking place in Port Hope
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – Piping Down The Sun Tradition Continues in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObeNtXZ8qb0 Members of the Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums are continuing their tradition of piping down the sun at Cobourg
Videos – Photo Gallery – The Cobourg Busker Festival Takes Over Downtown Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YhVqpjrR2w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzupz5Cm4UI The Cobourg Busker Festival took over downtown Cobourg on Friday, July 18, and Saturday, July 20, 2025. A number of
Video – Photo Gallery – Protest Against Mayor of Cobourg Among Other Things
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GMRAAX0VDU Approximately 20 people showed up in front of Victoria Hall to protest the Cobourg Mayor, violence and protecting the
Video – Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums Visits Seniors Homes for Outdoor Summer Concerts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BanLjB8Ciyc The Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums entertained residents at St. Peter’s Court in Cobourg on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. The
Breaking News – Video – Cobourg Police Investigating Serious Assault
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYkOjGb5svg Cobourg Police continue to investigate a serious assault in the west end of town early Tuesday, July 15, 2025. At
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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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Kodiaks Falls to Excelsiors in Brampton in Major Series Lacrosse Action
The Cobourg Kodiaks lost their fourth straight Major Series Lacrosse game Thursday night 16-9 to the host Brampton Excelsiors. It
Video – Tucker Williams Continues to Make Big Strides in Lacrosse Development
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESDa5eT__CA Already very accomplished for his age at 14, Baltimore’s Tucker Williams simply just loves playing lacrosse. “People say it’s the
Cobourg’s MacNiel Drafted by Montreal Canadians
Andrew MacNiel of Cobourg was selected in the sixth round, 189th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens at the 2025
Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Inducts Class of 2025
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Announced last March, a sixth group of inductees was welcomed to the Cobourg and District Sports
St. Mary Student Gets Full Hockey Scholarship
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Following graduation day at St. Mary Secondary School next week, boom! Sophie Harold is outta here