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Escape and recapture of an Inmate from Beaver Creek Institution – Minimum-Security Unit
On January 5, 2025, during the 6:30 p.m. count, staff members in the minimum-security unit at Beaver Creek Institution
Northumberland-Peterborough South MP Says It’s Time for an Election
A few hours after Chrystia Freeland resigned from cabinet, Northumberland-Peterborough South Member of Parliament Philip Lawrence is calling for
Northumberland-Clarke Federal Liberal Association Announces New Liberal Candidate
The Northumberland-Clarke Federal Liberal Association proudly announces that they have chosen John Goheen as the new federal Liberal candidate for
Flight Safety Investigation Report for CH147310 Chinook Accident
The Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF) Directorate of Flight Safety, which is the Canadian Armed Forces’ (CAF) Airworthiness Investigative
Joint Statement from the Chief of the Defence Staff and Office of the National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces Ombud
General Jennie Carignan, the Chief of the Defence Staff, and Robyn Hynes, Interim Ombud, are pleased to announce an
Canada’s Donation of New Air Defence System Arrives in Ukraine
The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, has announced that Canada’s donation of a National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile
NDP-Liberal Government Bans Military Chaplains From Reciting Prayers On Remembrance Day
press release On Friday, November 8, 2024, Canadians discovered that the NDP-Liberal Government are continuing to ban military chaplains from
Premier Ford Calls for Stronger Economic Ties with U.S. ahead of this Week’s Elections
On Monday, November 4, 2024, Premier Doug Ford issued the following statement ahead of the United States elections on
Golf Course Located on CFB Trenton Property Will Cease Operations
The Roundel Glen Golf Course, located on the north side of the 8 Wing/CFB Trenton base, will cease operations
Canada Announces New Military Assistance for Ukraine
On Friday, October 18, 2024, at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Defence Ministers’ meeting in Brussels, the Honourable
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Town of Cobourg Welcomes New Director of Community Services By Town of Cobourg
Lacricia Turner brings extensive recreation leadership experience The Town of Cobourg is pleased to announce the appointment of Lacricia Turner
Annual closure of Canadian Coast Guard seasonal Search and Rescue stations in Ontario
The Canadian Coast Guard seasonal search and rescue stations in Ontario will close on the following dates: · November 24:
Port Hope Council Approves New Noise Bylaw
Port Hope council voted this week for a new noise bylaw for the first time since the previous one
Cobourg Police Board Passed Budget Back to Council After Council Passes It Back to Them
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council's vote last week to send the Cobourg Police Service's 2026 budget back in hopes
Town Responds to Drilling Mud Entering into Brook Creek
Environmental remediation efforts underway Town of Cobourg Public Works and Engineering staff are working to remediate the impact of drilling
- Photo Galleries
Breaking News – Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland’s Credit Card Statements 2022-2025
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Today’s Northumberland has received the Cobourg Mayor’s credit card statements from December 2022 up till September
Video – Photo Gallery – Bethlehem Walk Takes Place in Cold Springs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JS8DK5RNek The annual Bethlehem Walk took place over the weekend at the Cold Springs Hall in Hamilton Township. Volunteers from across
Video – Photo Gallery – Belleville Santa Claus Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=av9poC58ym8 Santa and Mrs. Claus made their way through the streets of Belleville on Sunday, November 16, 2025. Starting at 4:30
Video – Habitat for Humanity Northumberland Dedicates Home to Cobourg Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc92XmwRyCQ On Thursday November 13th, 2025, Habitat for Humanity Northumberland board members, volunteers and staff joined community members, neighbours, and
Video – Cobourg Celebrates Completion of Elevated Tank and Booster Pumping Station
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13vk007LRjI $3.6 million investment from Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program’s (ICIP) Green Infrastructure Stream The Town of Cobourg and Lakefront Utilities Services
- 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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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
Oshawa FireWolves of the NLL Sign Contract with Defenseman Kyle Rubisch
The Oshawa FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) have agreed to a one-year contract with defenseman Kyle Rubisch,
Video – Mayor Enjoys a Round of Disc Golf in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGuQoOGRDD8 Although he was beat by a rookie, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland enjoyed a round of disc golf in Cobourg
Panthers Snap Four-Game Losing Skid
After four straight losses to open the Provincial Junior Hockey League season, the Port Hope Panthers got their first
Back-To-Back Losses for Port Hope Panthers to Open PJHL Season
The Trent Hills Thunder scored three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the Port Hope Panthers 3-2