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Cobourg Council – A Tale of Two Warming Rooms
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg Warming Room and Respite Centre described in glowing terms by Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland
Cobourg Council – Pilot Sidewalk Snow Removal Project Will Be Explored
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland A pilot project to provide sidewalk snow clearing for a set number of seniors will be
Let The Recruitment Commence for Cobourg Police
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland First steps have been taken in finding the Town of Cobourg's 14th chief of police, Councillor
Video – Exclusive – Transport Driver Fined $1,600 After Colliding with Fire Truck on Highway 401
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHwI91bE-7o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1D9ceFNXh0 (Today's Northumberland file photos) The driver of a transport truck that struck a Cobourg firetruck on Highway 401 nearly a
Port Hope Resident Wins $350,000 Top Prize with Instant Banco
Justin Munday of Port Hope is $350,000 richer after winning a top prize with INSTANT BANCO (Game #2516). Justin, who
Mayor Wants Criminal Activity Associated With Homelessness Gone from Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcUQM0ixTjs In a stunning interview Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland announced that he wants criminal activity associated with homelessness gone from
Northumberland County Responds to Road Salt Shortage
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Northumberland County continues to actively manage winter road maintenance operations amid a province-wide road salt shortage.
Ontario Breaks Ground on Bowmanville GO Extension
Expanded service will save families time and money, support economic growth across Durham Region and the GTHA The Ontario government
Video – Snow Covered Hydrants in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXls1Q7-S4w With the amount of snow the area has been getting it’s inevitable that fire hydrants may not be visible
Update – Clean-Up Continues After Multi-Vehicle Collision East of Trenton
Emergency services are still at the scene following a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 401 east of Trenton on Tuesday,
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Breaking News – Video – Breaking News – OFM Unable to Determine Cause of Fatal Fire in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFnE2JTEY9U The Office of the Fire Marshal was unable to determine the cause of a fatal fire at a Northumberland
Cobourg Mayor Issues Statement Following Northumberland County Warden’s Statement
Friday, January 30, 2026 Statement from the Office of the Mayor I have never directly said or inferred ever the sentiments
Update – Video – Photo Gallery – Investigators Discover Body Found at Colborne Fire Scene
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvUu6WuQdjY A brother and sister stood waiting for any news after their mother was missing after fire engulfed the Northumberland County
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – At Least 20 People Displaced Following Apartment Fire in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peFOiCS_HBw Officials are still trying to account for everyone after a Northumberland County Housing Corporation apartment complex was destroyed by
Video – Photo Gallery – Chilly Sunset Along the Lakeshore in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBYsaEqePA0 Cold warnings once again as the area goes into a deep freeze on Friday, January 30, 2026. Another beautiful sunset
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Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – At Least 20 People Displaced Following Apartment Fire in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peFOiCS_HBw Officials are still trying to account for everyone after a Northumberland County Housing Corporation apartment complex was destroyed by
Video – Photo Gallery – Chilly Sunset Along the Lakeshore in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBYsaEqePA0 Cold warnings once again as the area goes into a deep freeze on Friday, January 30, 2026. Another beautiful sunset
Video – Snow Covered Hydrants in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXls1Q7-S4w With the amount of snow the area has been getting it’s inevitable that fire hydrants may not be visible
Video – Photo Gallery – It’s a True Canadian Winter As The Snow Just Keeps Coming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7QB_1trMZg It maybe wasn’t as bad as what it was predicted to be, but we still got slammed with another
Breaking News – Video – Home Destroyed by Fire in Municipality of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbwv06v0LGw A family is homeless after fire destroyed their home in the Municipality of Port Hope on Sunday, January 25,
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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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West Northumberland Curling Club Member Competing at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Kristina (Adams) Brauch of the West Northumberland Curling Club is set to play for Team Newfoundland and Labrador at
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