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IHARC Head Calls for Co-ordination with Police on Homelessness
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland On nights as bitter as the ones we've been having lately, Integrated Homelessness and
Epic Drug Seizure is a Highlight of Chief’s Report
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland Last month's epic drug seizure was a key part of Chief Paul VandeGraaf's monthly
Overnight Snow Removal in Downtown Port Hope
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Residents and business owners are advised that our road crews will be removing snow in the
Update – Transport Driver Charged Under the Highway Traffic Act After Hitting Firetruck
On February 16, 2025, at around 5:20 a.m. OPP were already on the scene of a collision on Highway
Video – A Perfect Day for the Castleton Cup Pond Hockey Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhYIWRRpZYc It was the perfect Canadian winters day for the annual Castleton Cup Pond Hockey Tournament on Monday, February 17,
Video – Wheels of Transport Catch Fire Shutting Down Highway 401
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9fb_fpJ0lU The westbound lanes of Highway 401 were shut down west of Colborne after the rear wheels of a commercial
Video – Confusion Over EDR Causes Traffic Congestion in Hamilton Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajRWxBa007Y It's not the first time a road in Hamilton Township was closed because motorists don't follow Emergency Detour Routes
Video – Fire Chief Pleads with Transport Drivers to Slow Down After Fire Truck Struck On Highway 401
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APi3eVswtOI The Fire Chief of Alnwick/Haldimand Township is pleading with transport drivers to slow down after a firetruck was struck
Video – Northumberland-Peterborough South Liberal Candidate Says After Six Years It’s Time For A Change
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2x_fKiUnCMk Liberal candidate Dorothy Noronha said she’s running to be the next Member of Provincial Parliament for Northumberland-Peterborough South because
Update to Cobourg Tax Bill Payment Cycle
The Town of Cobourg would like to advise residents of changes to the payment cycle for Town of Cobourg
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Video – Cobourg Fire Department Responds to Possible Oil Leak in Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SNlOiceSmw Cobourg Fire Department took preventive measures after reports of a possible oil spill at Midtown Creek at approximately 8:30
SONG Secures Major Multi-Year Investment from the Azrieli Foundation
Sounds of the Next Generation (SONG) is thrilled to announce a major milestone in its growth: a three-year, $75,000
Ontario Breaks Ground on Long-Term Care Home in Brighton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVYixYx-9cI New home will provide 256 modern long-term care beds to the community Construction is underway to build Presqu’ile Place, a
Letter to the Editor – Rebuttal to Recent Correspondence on Strong Mayor Powers
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Rebuttal to Recent Correspondence on Strong Mayor Powers and Public Safety Mr. Larmer and Mayor Cleveland, I am
Video – Elgin Shores Celebrates Completion in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dL_UwXR6zT0 By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The mood was celebratory Wednesday afternoon, in spite of the heat, as Northumberland County and the
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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