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Cobourg Councillor Helps Out With Tim Hortons Camp Day
Tim Hortons Camp Day was held on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Tim Hortons locations across Canada. On Wednesday, Tim
Breaking News – Victoria Beach Closed In Cobourg As Numbers Reach Capacity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6siKBGeJ6U Victoria Beach in Cobourg was closed on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 due to capacity limits being reached. As a result
Cobourg Police Help Train Neighbouring Port Hope Service With Laser Radar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejeu-6wlgz4 Cobourg Police Service helped out with training members of the Port Hope Police Service with using a new speed
OPFFA – Don’t Re-Stigmatize Mental Health Injuries, Ontario Fire Fighters Urge Police Chiefs
The union representing Ontario’s professional fire fighters is urging the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) to immediately
Hydro Affected in Colborne Area As A Result of Collision
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7HQTXk5zO4 Emergency services responded to a single vehicle rollover in Colborne on Monday, July 19, 2021. At approximately 6 p.m. emergency
Cobourg Police – Suspended Driver Found Behind The Wheel Again – and Again
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKSXp9t5EDI A woman who is currently facing an impaired driving charge from May was handed a number of tickets on
Breaking News – Two Members of a Family Are Dead After Their Vehicle Slams Into A Parked Commercial Motor Vehicle at OnRoute Along Highway 401 near Newtonville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vz6TKdAJUdg Two members of a family were killed after their vehicle struck a parked commercial motor vehicle on Highway 401
Local Angler Wins Top Prize for the Walter Oster Junior Anglers Day of the Great Ontario Salmon Derby
A young angler has won top prize for the Walter Oster Junior Anglers Day on July 10, 2021. Nine-year-old Jakob
Rosewood Estates Resident Celebrates 100th Birthday in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlGnU12j1wA It was a special milestone for one resident of Rosewood Estates Retirement Home in Cobourg on Saturday, July 17,
Local Emergency Crews Kept Busy With a Number of Incidents
Photo credit: Douglas Blundell Emergency services were busy during tonight’s weather on Thursday, July 16, 2021. Northumberland OPP, Northumberland County Paramedics
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Exclusive – Potential Ambulance Service Reductions in Peterborough County Could Impact Northumberland County
Potential reductions in ambulance services in Peterborough County during a labour dispute could result in increased demands on neighbouring
Video – Photo Gallery – 598 Sabre Squadron Cadets Stand Vigil at Cobourg Cenotaph Ahead of Remembrance Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pc_LqbYhs24 Approximately 25 members of the 598 Sabre Squadron Royal Canadian Air Cadets took part in a solemn vigil at
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
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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