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Cobourg Council – Cobourg Will Host Special Visitors in September
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council this week learned of special visitors coming to town in September – the Norwegian
Leading Ontario LDCs Join Forces Through PowerShare to Advance DSO Capabilities
A group of forward-looking Local Distribution Companies (LDCs) in Ontario is proud to announce the formation of PowerShare, a
Community Care Northumberland CEO Trish Baird Announces Retirement After 36 Years of Service
After 36 remarkable years of leadership, Community Care Northumberland (CCN) shares the news that Chief Executive Officer Trish Baird
Video – Traveling Along Lake Ontario Raising Awareness for Lyme Disease One Paddle at a Time
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PWbvoRJoCY By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Ian Parish, age 44, made a overnight stop at Cobourg's Trailer Park this week as a
Video – Coast Guard to the Rescue of Boat in Distress on Lake Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdzcN9gticQ Members of the Canadian Coast Guard based out of Cobourg came to the rescue of a pleasure craft in
Video – Fun In The Sun Along Cobourg’s Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQC4T-AOBQ0 People were cooling off as best they could along Cobourg's waterfront on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. A group of youths
Five Counties Children’s Centre Serves Most Clients in its History
Wait lists for kids’ treatment services continue to drop at Five Counties Children’s Centre, even as the number of
Private donor makes history at Northumberland County Archives and Museum
The Northumberland County Archives and Museum (NCAM) is celebrating a historic moment, as a generous donation from local entrepreneur,
In My Opinion – Thanks to the Parks Department It is Cobourg – The Beautiful
A walk through Victoria Park, along the beach and to the west pier to watch a glorious sunset on
Video – Another Possible Suspicious Fire in Downtown Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7TbPiKsM-8 Cobourg Fire Department responded to a rubbish fire in downtown Cobourg on Monday, June 23, 2025. At approximately 11:30 p.m.
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Video – Photo Gallery – Brian McFarlane Showcases Art, Talks Hockey in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij9yzueUTHg Legendary hockey broadcaster Brian McFarlane was on hand at the Northumberland Arts Gallery & Shop in Port Hope on
SIU – Northumberland OPP Officer Did Nothing To Cause Man’s Wrist Fractures
The Deputy Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Stacey O’Brien, has terminated an investigation into the serious injury suffered
Port Hope Mayor to Introduce Budget at January 20 Council Meeting
After taking a collaborative approach first with a traditional format, Port Hope Mayor Olena Hankivsky will introduce her budget
Video – Photo Gallery – Highway 401 Seems to Be A “Free For All” After Another Emergency Services Vehicle Was Hit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7simHNn2FpA For the third time in less than a year an emergency services vehicle was struck on Highway 401 in
Video – Photo Gallery – So Much To Do In A Winter Paradise
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faeSC1QkUDA There was so much to do in a Canadian winter paradise on Thursday, January 15, 2026 in the Cobourg
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Video – Photo Gallery – Brian McFarlane Showcases Art, Talks Hockey in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij9yzueUTHg Legendary hockey broadcaster Brian McFarlane was on hand at the Northumberland Arts Gallery & Shop in Port Hope on
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,
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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