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The Belleville Police Service Cops and Kids Fishing Derby is Just Around the Corner
The Belleville Police Service, in partnership with the Belleville Police Association and the Police Association of Ontario, invites the
Director of Community Services Announces His Departure with the Town of Cobourg
The Director of Community Services has announced his departure with the Town of Cobourg. Last week town staff were informed
Video – Photo Gallery – 17th Annual Rice Lake Challenge – Fight For Our Boys
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Qkfoxo9wdM&t=5s By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Those cheers that rang out on Rice Lake Saturday were all part of the game for
Video – Annual Salmon Run Underway in Area Rivers and Creeks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9TQbzrmvo8 The annual salmon run has started to take place in area waterways. Though the salmon were sporadic along the Ganraska
Ontario Investing in Mobile Crisis Response Teams to Better Protect Communities
Funding will help police in Northumberland support people experiencing a mental health crisis As part of its plan to protect Ontario
Video – Photo Gallery – 17th Anniversary Celebration of the Strong Kids Duathlon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNmGp7jLmLo There were smiles, cheers and everyone was a winner at the 17th anniversary of the Strong Kids Duathlon on
HKLN Drug Strategy Recognizes International Overdose Awareness Day
Local events taking place to honour those impacted by and lost to drug poisonings. The Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes Northumberland (HKLN)
Port Hope & District Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Andrew Hall as New CEO
The Port Hope & District Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Hall as its
New Costs, Lack of Funding Could Result in Changes to Cobourg Library Service for 2026
Hours of service at the Cobourg Public Library will likely undergo significant reduction in 2026, following Mayor Lucas Cleveland's
Video – Cobourg’s East Pier Needs to Be Maintained
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEKoyjDwX3E After nearly a week, a life ring that could be used in a emergency on Cobourg’s east pier hasn’t
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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,
New Golden Plough Lodge Nearing Completion – Hopefully
If things go right, residents will be in the new Golden Plough Lodge before the summer. Residents and family members
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,
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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