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Video – Photo Gallery – Windy Weather Along the Lakeshore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oJBMC6GD28 It was a welcome change of weather on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 with strong winds coming into the area
Upcoming Exclusive Interview with Cobourg Police Services Board Chair Adam Bureau
Today’s Northumberland will be interviewing Chair of the Cobourg Police Services Board Adam Bureau on Thursday, August 21, 2025. There
$1 Turns Into $100,000 – Brighton Resident Celebrates $100,000 ENCORE Win
Saying “yes” to ENCORE paid off for Christopher Valdivia of Brighton. He matched the last six of seven ENCORE
Video – Community Comes Together to Help Fill Backpacks for 850 Local Kids
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTw_uYCpr6U Volunteers from various organizations came out on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 for the “Stuffing Party” at the Cobourg Lions
Video – Photo Gallery – Encampment Debris in Cobourg Expected to Be Cleared Soon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUYazq3vSGs A large encampment located on private property is expected to be cleared this week. The encampment located just north of
Update – Northumberland County Says No Medical Equipment Taken from Stolen Ambulance
Northumberland County stated there was no medical equipment taken after an ambulance was stolen in Colborne late Sunday evening. On
Video – Photo Gallery – Ripley’s Aquarium – Go Once, You’ll Visit Again
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1H_bXAut-GQ Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto is a place where every family should visit at least once. Because once you visit -
Residents Around Former Brookside Property Concerned with Break-Ins
A number of residents surrounding the former Brookside property are concerned with the number of break-ins happening at the
Video – Weedly Big Problem in Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yigc24pshBg Cobourg Marina staff are doing their best to combat a problem this year - weeds. There is a large amount
Most Cost-Savings Needed for Northumberland County to Meet Levy Increase Target for 2026 Budget
More than $2.4 million more in reductions are needed for Northumberland County council to meet its target of a
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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,
- Photo Galleries
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
- Crime
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