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Town of Cobourg Welcomes New Director of Planning and Development Services
The Town of Cobourg is pleased to announce the appointment of Cristal Laanstra to the position of Director, Planning
Video – Cragg Enjoys a Few Last Hurrahs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqNVH-dajM4 By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland With retirement as Alnwick-Haldimand Township crier looming, Liam Cragg is enjoying a few last hurrahs, bringing
Exclusive – HKPR District Health Unit Investigating Food Poisoning at Strawberry Dinner
The Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit is investigating after a number of people became ill at the
Video – Three-Way Partnership Promises Affordable Homes and New Jobs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqYPh1PcmT8 By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland A new partnership announced Wednesday (July 3, 2024) morning promises not only to help build affordable
Video – Concert Band of Cobourg Begins Summer Concert Series in Victoria Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gApSuM_0x00 The Concert Band of Cobourg held their first concert in Victoria Park on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. This year celebrates
PHAI Public Attitude Survey Reveals Cleanup not Top Concern for Residents
Residents shared their top concerns about living in Port Hope in the latest Public Attitude Survey undertaken by Canadian
Video – Photo Gallery – Starry Night for Canada Day Fireworks in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u13489dwEPI Canada’s birthday was celebrated with fireworks in Cobourg on July 1, 2024. Staring at 10 p.m. the fireworks which were
Video – Photo Gallery – Quinte International Air Show Takes to the Skies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvU5_R6EktM The Quinte International Air Show’s final day was on Sunday June 30, 2024 at CFB Trenton. Saturday’s performance by several
Video – Canada Day Celebrated in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6B5WuyClWjg It was a perfect day to celebrate Canada’s birthday on July 1, 2024 in Cobourg. In downtown Cobourg at 11
Video – Small Fire at the Beer Store in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fwoai4nzLPI Cobourg Fire Department responded to the Beer Store on Friday, June 28, 2024 for a fire. A person passing-by the
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Video – Photo Gallery – Memorable Winter in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg8pmC7bhQo It’s been a memorable winter for those who enjoy the outdoors in Northumberland County. The area has been inundated with
Video – Photo Gallery – Brian McFarlane Showcases Art, Talks Hockey in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij9yzueUTHg Legendary hockey broadcaster Brian McFarlane was on hand at the Northumberland Arts Gallery & Shop in Port Hope on
SIU – Northumberland OPP Officer Did Nothing To Cause Man’s Wrist Fractures
The Deputy Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Stacey O’Brien, has terminated an investigation into the serious injury suffered
Port Hope Mayor to Introduce Budget at January 20 Council Meeting
After taking a collaborative approach first with a traditional format, Port Hope Mayor Olena Hankivsky will introduce her budget
Video – Photo Gallery – Highway 401 Seems to Be A “Free For All” After Another Emergency Services Vehicle Was Hit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7simHNn2FpA For the third time in less than a year an emergency services vehicle was struck on Highway 401 in
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Video – Photo Gallery – Memorable Winter in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg8pmC7bhQo It’s been a memorable winter for those who enjoy the outdoors in Northumberland County. The area has been inundated with
Video – Photo Gallery – Brian McFarlane Showcases Art, Talks Hockey in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij9yzueUTHg Legendary hockey broadcaster Brian McFarlane was on hand at the Northumberland Arts Gallery & Shop in Port Hope on
Video – Photo Gallery – Memorable Wedding Photos on Cobourg Pier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7EBaPJOqFk It was a beautiful day for a wedding on Friday, January 9, 2026 in Cobourg. A Peterborough couple came down
Video – Photo Gallery – Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto Is More Than Aquatic Life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQpReEJ-A8M There was much more than just aquatic life at Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto on Friday, January 9, 2026. Walking into
Video – Photo Gallery – What A Difference A Day Makes for Toronto Skyline
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLhcUxFr0S0 With weather changing daily, so does the skyline of Toronto. Over the course of Friday and Saturday, Today’s Northumberland was
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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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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
OJHL Prospect Series will have games in Cobourg and Feature Local Players
Rosters were announced recently for the Zach Hyman Ontario Junior Hockey League Prospect Series and feature a number of