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Theft and Vandalism Around Victoria Hall, Cobourg Library Adds Up to Thousands In One Year
At the Thursday, May 6, 2025, Corporate Finance and Legislative Standing Committee, the Director of Corporate Services provided a
In My Opinion – Northumberland County Residents Deserve Answers Not Excuses
In a bombshell delivered by way of a press release, Northumberland County has dropped their court action against the
Community Encouraged to Monitor Air Quality as Wildfire Smoke Begins Impacting Region
Approximately two-hours after a air quality alert was issued, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit issued a
Breaking News – Northumberland County Withdraws Judicial Review Application
Following a Special Meeting of Council today, Northumberland County Council has made the decision to withdraw its application for
Video – Cobourg and Port Hope Take Part in Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quT2n65GabY The Law Enforcement Torch Run made its annual trip through the area on Thursday, June 5, 2025. The event is
Video – Porta-Potty Goes Up in Flames in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0OppSllJso A porta-potty went up in flames on Wednesday, Junej 5, 2025. At approximately 11 p.m. Cobourg Fire Department responded to
Statement from the Chief Medical Officer of Health
On June 5, 2025, Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health, issued the following statement: “It is with deep
Video – Four Officers Sworn In As Members of the Port Hope Police Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uw6fF-Vk1t0 The Port Hope Police Service gained four new officers at a swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. The swearing-in
Urgent Special Meeting of County Council called for Thursday, June 5th
An urgent special meeting of Northumberland County Council has been called for Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. This
Video – Pergola Torn Down on West End of Promenade in Cobourg Due to Safety Concerns
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoKMDZ8lHhk As time marches on, crews tore down the pergola on the west end of the promenade by Victoria Beach
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Town of Cobourg Flags at Half-Staff in Honour of Fallen Officers
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Town of Cobourg would like to advise residents that at the request of the Mayor,
Former Site of Transition House Sold
As first reported by Today’s Northumberland, the former site of Transition House at 10 Chapel Street in Cobourg has
Video – Photo Gallery – Five Hours with the Lawrence Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzBSeZ7ouhw Sometimes you don't intend to spend five hours working on a story — it just happens. Yesterday's event wasn't really
Video – Brief Tour On Cobourg’s East Pier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBvH5DuriHs A vehicle took a brief tour of the east pier in Cobourg on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Shortly after 2
Video – Photo Gallery – Tall Ship St. Lawrence II Leaves Cobourg Harbour Heading for Hamilton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGwARJvrrZE The tall ship, St. Lawrence II bid farewell to Cobourg Harbour on Thursday, June 11, 2026 on its way
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Video – Photo Gallery – Five Hours with the Lawrence Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzBSeZ7ouhw Sometimes you don't intend to spend five hours working on a story — it just happens. Yesterday's event wasn't really
Video – Photo Gallery – Tall Ship St. Lawrence II Leaves Cobourg Harbour Heading for Hamilton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGwARJvrrZE The tall ship, St. Lawrence II bid farewell to Cobourg Harbour on Thursday, June 11, 2026 on its way
Video – Photo Gallery – Fog, Sails and Summer Activity Fill Cobourg’s Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfXlqqsg6RA There was no shortage of activity along Cobourg's lakeshore on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, as residents and visitors took
Video – Photo Gallery – Beekeeping Info Session for First Responders and Military Members Coming to Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHyEB-kwC-A If you've ever wondered what it takes to keep a hive, harvest honey, or simply spend time among thousands
Video – Photo Gallery – Inside Canada’s Largest Indoor Aquarium: A Look at Ripley’s Toronto Attraction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-B7vzrZzvM Located in downtown Toronto at the base of the CN Tower, Ripley's Aquarium of Canada is the country's largest
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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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Lauchlan Whelan Drafted by Windsor Spitfires
Cobourg’s Lauchlan Whelan was a first round pick Friday night at the 2026 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection draft
Municipality of Port Hope Receives $158,200 from Jays Care Foundation
At a Blue Jays watch party yesterday, Port Hope baseball fans, young athletes and community members received exciting news:
Video – Photo Gallery – Toronto Blue Jays Rally to Beat the Baltimore Orioles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-h87bX5jdU Over 41,000 people watched the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at the
Local Players Win Memorial Cup With Kitchener Rangers
(Pictured in graphic: Jared Woolley, top, Andrew MacNiel, bottom) Two Northumberland County hockey players are Memorial Cup champions after helping
Cobourg will still have junior A Cougars due to simultaneous OJHL franchise relocations
The Ontario Junior Hockey Hockey announced the simultaneous relocation of two member franchises Friday, including the Cobourg Cougars, ahead