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Town Of Cobourg Responds to Nearly 20 Calls for Service Regarding Encampments in May
(Today's Northumberland file photo) During the month of May, the Town of Cobourg received 17 calls for service regarding encampments
Breaking News – Big Changes (May Be) Coming to 310 Division Street
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Big changes may be coming to Northumberland County's homeless shelter, following county council's recorded vote on
Security Patrols Harbour Area During Busy Weekends in Cobourg
Security patrols the Cobourg waterfront late in the evening on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Waterfront operations has contracted out security
Video – Suspicious Fire in Downtown Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLBzvAnh4xA Cobourg Fire Department were dispatched to a fire in an alley at 29 King Street East on Tuesday, May
Video – Cobourg Fire Department Dispatched to Northumberland Mall
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xN7PNSw3tIo Northumberland Mall was evacuated on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 after a general fire alarm to the building. At approximately 12:30
Video – Proud Parents Show Off Their Young at Nawautin Sanctuary
After what seemed like a long wait, at least seven cygnets came into this world on Monday, May 19,
Video – Warm Weather Has Arrived Along with Encampments in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZ0k4j5LQh8 There seems to be a number of encampments popping up in the Cobourg area. Despite having Transition House/310 Division Street
City of Belleville – Introducing Updated Accessory Dwelling Unit Incentives
The City of Belleville is pleased to announce the launch of two new Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) incentive programs
Video – Encampment Sprouts Up By Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwM1eXcVias Municipal By-Law officers checked out a encampment on the west breakwall on Sunday, May 18, 2025. The encampment was along
Video – Fire Chief’s Contract States Using Town Vehicle for Personal Use is Permitted
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3RdX02zco8 The unofficial start of summer kicked off with the Victoria Day long weekend. The Victoria Park Campground appears to be
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Port Hope Police Board Member Suspended Six Months Without Pay Over Conflict of Interest
Inspector General says Jason Wooland crossed the line — and kept crossing it after being warned A Port Hope Police
Video – Photo Gallery – Late-Night Search at Victoria Beach Comes Up Empty
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WjmV5cv-8g A late-night search involving multiple emergency services at Cobourg’s Victoria Beach ended without finding anyone after a report of
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg’s Moon Turns Copper as Lunar Eclipse Dazzles Over Lake Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L48RT23iR-Y Cobourg residents who stayed up late Thursday night were treated to a spectacular celestial show as the full moon
Municipality of Brighton Signs Twinning Charter with the Town of Brighton, New York
On Friday, August 28, 2026, Mayor Brian Ostrander and Town of Brighton, New York Supervisor Bill Moehle officially signed
Northumberland County Housing Executive Departs After 10 Years
Northumberland County’s Associate Director of Housing & Homelessness, Rebecca Snelgrove, has departed from the County after a decade with
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Video – Photo Gallery – Flyers Open Provincial Championship With Win in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHQKkxOa6jM By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland The Port Hope Flyers got off to a winning start Friday night as they opened the
Video – Photo Gallery – Late-Night Search at Victoria Beach Comes Up Empty
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WjmV5cv-8g A late-night search involving multiple emergency services at Cobourg’s Victoria Beach ended without finding anyone after a report of
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg’s Moon Turns Copper as Lunar Eclipse Dazzles Over Lake Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L48RT23iR-Y Cobourg residents who stayed up late Thursday night were treated to a spectacular celestial show as the full moon
Video – Photo Gallery – 17th Annual Monarch Tag and Release in Garden Hill
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9s9FVYKnhhY For citizen scientist Don Davis, tagging monarch butterflies is about more than putting a tiny identification tag on their
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg, the Surfing Capital of Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljr_z2peP8g It seems Cobourg has become quite the destination for surfers whenever Lake Ontario decides to serve up some impressive
- 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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Video – Photo Gallery – Flyers Open Provincial Championship With Win in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHQKkxOa6jM By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland The Port Hope Flyers got off to a winning start Friday night as they opened the
Northumberland Jacks Host Ontario Baseball Association 8U A Championship This Weekend
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Jacks 8-and-under baseball team is the host for their Ontario Baseball Association provincial championship Friday
Northumberland Jacks 9U Players Seeking Another Ontario Baseball Association Title
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Jacks 9-and-under team is aiming for a second straight Ontario Baseball Association championship, though a
Cobourg Cougars Earn Two OJHL Exhibition Victories Over Wellington Dukes
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Cougars returned to Ontario Junior Hockey League action this weekend with a pair of preseason
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Lawn Bowlers Battle for Provincial Ladies Novice Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAvnSR-PGTM Sixteen teams from across Ontario gathered at the Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club this weekend for the Ontario Ladies Novice