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Cobourg May Continue Poet Laureate Tradition
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland As Cobourg's second Poet Laureate, Ted Amsden would like to see the town continue to have
Cobourg Will Lose One Downtown Parking Lot
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland As of Nov. 14, Cobourg's downtown will have one fewer parking lot, as the space at
Cobourg Council Will Provide Letter of Support for Soccer Club Project
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council voted Wednesday to provide a letter of support for the Northumberland Soccer Club's plan
Town of Cobourg Grants ECE Exemption for Warming Room
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The warming room Northumberland County will set up for the winter of 2026-2027 can proceed, thanks
Video – Ontario Announces $6.1 Million Healthcare Investment in Northumberland–Peterborough South
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxnv50CPJII More than $6.1 million is being invested in health-care services and infrastructure across Northumberland–Peterborough South, with Northumberland Hills Hospital,
Video – Photo Gallery – “Massacre In the Making: Suspect Dead After Gun Battle Outside Belleville Synagogue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rr609emUrKw (President of Sons of Jacob Synagogue, Norm Weddum looks through a bullet hole in a stained glass window of
Social Media Post by Belleville Police Officers Wife Expresses Gratitude to the Community
The wife of a injured Belleville Police officer has posted on social media about the love she has for
Video – Photo Gallery – Belleville Community Stands Together at Vigil for Wounded Police Officer and Jewish Community
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLS_3wT2LPo About 60 people gathered in downtown Belleville Monday evening, September 21, for a hastily organized vigil supporting a wounded
Ontario Starts Construction on Pickering Nuclear Refurbishment
Refurbishment will create 30,500 good-paying jobs, supporting Canadian sovereignty and strengthening domestic supply chains As President Trump continues to target
Death of an Inmate from Warkworth Institution
On September 18, 2026, Runo Mark Cairenius, an inmate from Warkworth Institution, died while in our custody. At the time
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Northumberland County to Open Winter Warming Room at its 600 William Street Facility for 2026/27 Season
Northumberland County will open a Winter Warming Room at its 600 William Street facility in Cobourg, beginning Monday, November
Dredging Operations in Cobourg Continue at Harbour this Fall
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Town of Cobourg would like to advise residents that dredging operations in the Cobourg Harbour
Peterborough Paramedics Deliver Near-Unanimous Strike Mandate as Service Faces Growing Staffing and Injury Issues
185 out of 187 paramedics vote in favour of strike as CUPE 4911 members demand action on mental health,
Alnwick/Haldimand Township Deputy Mayor Candidates’ Event Brings Calls for Change
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Both in-person at Fenella Hall and via Zoom, almost 100 people attended Thursday night's debate for
Video – Photo Gallery – Run to Remember Arrives in Cobourg, Honouring Fallen Officers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqQjxmC4hw8 The sound of bagpipes filled Chris Garrett Memorial Park Thursday (September 24, 2026) evening as the National Peace Officers’
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Video – A New Home for Northumberland’s History: County Archives and Museum Opens Its Doors in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0K6kd4RsC9Q&t=27s Northumberland County’s history has a new home — and it is a whole lot bigger, brighter and more welcoming. Located
Video – Photo Gallery – “Massacre In the Making: Suspect Dead After Gun Battle Outside Belleville Synagogue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rr609emUrKw (President of Sons of Jacob Synagogue, Norm Weddum looks through a bullet hole in a stained glass window of
Video – Photo Gallery – Belleville Community Stands Together at Vigil for Wounded Police Officer and Jewish Community
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLS_3wT2LPo About 60 people gathered in downtown Belleville Monday evening, September 21, for a hastily organized vigil supporting a wounded
Video – Photo Gallery – 45 Years Later, Terry Fox’s Inspiration Still Running Strong in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFeVEVA4riU There was a special reason to celebrate at the annual Terry Fox Run in Port Hope on Sunday. David Willis
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Fall Fair Brings Midway, Family Fun and Demolition Derby
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AR_msXTKV0s The sights, sounds and excitement of the fall fair returned to Port Hope this weekend, with the midway providing
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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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Cobourg Cougars Edge Lindsay Muskies in Home Opener
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland It was a fresh start for the new Cobourg Cougars in front of their home fans Monday
Northumberland Jacks 16U Makes OBA Championship Tournament Debut
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland A group that began as house league baseball players four years ago, the Northumberland Jacks 16U team
Northumberland Jacks 15U Black Select Team Caps Memorable Season with Top-Eight OBA Finish
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Jacks 15U Black Select Team entered the Ontario Baseball Association championship tournament as one of
New-Look Cobourg Cougars Win OJHL Season Opener in Aurora
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Cougars opened the 2026-27 Ontario Junior Hockey League regular season Friday night with a 5-2
University Women’s Softball to be Showcased This Weekend in Cobourg
(Ontario University Softball graphic) Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Ontario University Softball is set to launch its 25th season as a league this