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First VIA Train In Nearly A Month Arrives In Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHgZNKKAP0A&feature=youtu.be For the first time in nearly a month a VIA train pulled into the Cobourg train station on Tuesday,
Local Northumberland County Health Partners Continue to Work Together in Preparation for Potential COVID-19 Cases
Although the risk of becoming ill from COVID-19 continues to be low in Ontario, the local Health Unit and
Cobourg Fire Department Practicing Ice Water Rescue Training At Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pT9cfbkRtaI&feature=youtu.be Approximately 24 members of the Cobourg Fire Department spent Saturday, February 29, 2020 practicing their ice water rescue training
No Injuries After Car Bursts Into Flames On Highway 401 Near Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fISeupuNRUc&feature=youtu.be Five people were unhurt after their car caught fire on Highway 401 west of Cobourg on Saturday, February 29,
Breaking News – No Injuries After House Fire In Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jde8fWaNZbc&feature=youtu.be Damage is estimated in excess of $75,000 after a house fire in Cobourg on Friday, February 28, 2020. Firefighters were
Snow Squalls Make Traveling Difficult for Drivers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxlrmS9FWbo&feature=youtu.be Tow operators in the area were once again kept busy on Friday, February 28, 2020 after snow squalls made
Social Media Video Raises Ire Of Cobourg Police Chief
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSxEPKgHi10&feature=youtu.be A Cobourg woman’s social media video raising concerns about the Cobourg Police has raised the ire of the Chief. The
Peterborough County OPP – Serious Collision Closes Highway 7
Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and emergency services were called to assist
Breaking News – Alderville First Nation Issues Statement on Support for Wet’suwet’en In Protecting Their Land
Alderville First Nation Chief Dave Mowat and Council have issued a statement declaring their full support for Wet'suwet'en. The statement
Northumberland County – Possible Waste and Recycling Collection Disruption Due to Weather
Northumberland County is advising that residents may experience disruptions in their waste and recycling collection today due to weather
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Win Tickets to World Premiere of REZ GAS at The Capitol Theatre in Port Hope
Today’s Northumberland and the Capitol Theatre are giving away two tickets to opening night of Rez Gas at on
Construction Begins on Improvements at Welcome Intersection in Port Hope
Northumberland County is moving forward with improvements to the intersection of County Road 2, County Road 10, and County
Video – Having a Blast on Lake Ontario Off Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKoinVAnqDo It was fun on the water off of Cobourg on Thursday, July 17, 2025. The operator of a personal water
Cobourg Council Approves Cost-Sharing Agreement for Midtown Creek Culvert Realignment
An historical project that was never completed took a step forward during a special meeting of Cobourg council on
National Defence Acquires Land in City of Kawartha Lakes for the Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar Project
As part of Canada’s $38.6 billion plan announced in 2022 to modernize North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) over
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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
Video – Two Drivers Taken Into Custody Following Four-Vehicle Collision in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZAGvswFCKQ Two drivers were taken into custody at the scene of a four vehicle collision in Cobourg on Monday, July
Video – Photo Gallery – Classic Cars Take Over Victoria Park for the Day in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfaZT76Ufg8 One of the largest and longest running car shows took place in Cobourg on Saturday, July 12, 2025. With approximately
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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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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
91-Year-Old Achieves Bronze Medal in PickleBall Tournament
Cobourg resident Bob Carson was the oldest athlete of more than 250 participants from across Ontario who competed in