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Updated Bylaw for Electronic Participation at Northumberland County Council Progressing
An updated electronic participation bylaw for Northumberland County council took a step forward at Wednesday’s meeting. Council supported the preferred
Rotary Club of Cobourg Reaches Million Dollar Giving Milestone in Support of Northumberland Hills Hospital
Earlier this summer, the Rotary Club of Cobourg achieved a financial milestone in its philanthropic efforts, reaching $1 million
Ontario Investing Over $2.8 Million to Protect Workers in Durham Region
Skills Development Fund investments will train more than 3,500 workers for in-demand jobs in the face of U.S. tariffs On
Update – YMCA Summer Camp Reducing Size of Play Area
(Today's Northumberland file photo) YMCA Northumberland issues notice to parents and guardians on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 regarding their Summer
Update – Cobourg Transit Bus Fixed and Back on the Road
A Cobourg transit bus that was casting out a smokey cloud of exhaust was fixed and placed back on
Ontario Public Service Returning to Office Full Time
On Thursday, August 14, 2025, Minister Caroline Mulroney, President of the Treasury Board, issued the following statement: “As the government
Video – Summer Camp Program at the YMCA in Cobourg Dealing with Encampment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b09-oeKNlEg Officials at the Summer Camp program at YMCA Northumberland have been dealing with a number of homeless at an
Video – Cobourg Transit Muffler Mayhem
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJImm-w0KZ8 A resident sent Today's Northumberland a short video of a Cobourg Transit bus that looked in need of mechanical
Video – Busy Day for Cobourg Fire Department
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8qkaXS147Q Busy day for Cobourg Fire Department attending a number of calls. On Wednesday, August 13, 2025, firefighters attended a severed
Hamilton Township Issues Water Ban on All Outdoor Use for Residents of Baltimore and Camborne
This summer, the Township of Hamilton and much of Northumberland County are experiencing prolonged dry conditions and significantly lower-than-average
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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
Video – Photo Gallery – Helicopter Lands on Cobourg Pier Bringing Visitors to Participate in Fishing Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PLDL0fg2Sw As Victoria Beach was filled with visitors on Saturday, August 16, 2025 a helicopter landed on the east pier
HKLN Drug Strategy Welcomes New Coordinator to Lead Local Prevention and Harm Reduction Efforts
The Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes Northumberland (HKLN) Drug Strategy is pleased to announce the appointment of Ashley Smoke as its
Trillium Grant Put Towards Restoring Fire Damaged Wesleyville Church
The Friends of Wesleyville Village has been awarded an Ontario Trillium Foundation Capital Grant of $154,000 to be used
Another Big Salmon Weighed at Cobourg Marina
Terry Cornfoot has been participating in the Great Ontario Salmon Derby since it started. On Saturday, August 16, 2025, Cornfoot
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Video – Photo Gallery – Helicopter Lands on Cobourg Pier Bringing Visitors to Participate in Fishing Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PLDL0fg2Sw As Victoria Beach was filled with visitors on Saturday, August 16, 2025 a helicopter landed on the east pier
Video – Photo Gallery – Friends for Life Bike Rally Stops in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DP5rMHUqUhA By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Many local residents got a chance for a close-up look at this year's Friends For Life
Video – Photo Gallery – Inspiring Others at Cobourg Sandcastle Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5dRKsvbrFQ It was a perfect day for the Cobourg Sandcastle Festival on Saturday, August 2, 2025. A number of Master Sculptors
Video – Photo Gallery – Aquino Weekend Brings Visitors to Canadian Tank Museum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4sAV7Wseac The Canadian Tank Museum held their annual Aquino Tank Weekend in Oshawa. The event is billed as the largest historical
Video – Photo Gallery – Protesting Homelessness Gets Heated in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwrsBeiYsDY A protest against housing got just as heated as the weather in downtown Cobourg on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Chance
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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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Northumberland Jacks Are 2025 22U EOBA Champions
This weekend the 22U Northumberland Jacks completed their 2025 season by participating in the 22U EOBA playoffs. After defeating
Major Series Lacrosse season over for Cobourg Kodiaks
Six straight losses to conclude the regular season eliminated the Cobourg Kodiaks from Major Series Lacrosse playoff contention. The final
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