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Interchange Study Completed for Highway 401 Nagle Rd
The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and Town of Cobourg (Town) have undertaken a Planning, Preliminary Design, and Class
Ontario Building Fortress Am-Can by Accelerating Strategic Resource Development
Province’s critical minerals can power prosperity and security on both sides of the border On Monday, January 13, 2025, Premier
Construction Underway of New 21 Electronic Warfare Regiment Facility at CFB Kingston
On Monday, January 15, 2025, Mark Gerretsen, Member of Parliament for Kingston and the Islands, on behalf of the
Ontario Helping More Women Build Skills and Get Jobs
Province investing up to $1.24 million in training program to help women become entrepreneurs The Ontario government is investing up
Abandoned Home Destroyed by Fire in Harwood
A abandoned home in Hamilton Township was destroyed by fire on Sunday, January 12, 2025. Hamilton Township firefighters were dispatched
Video – Cobourg Firefighters Training at Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kzy4MNzw-w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gvGWi3NcoU Members of the Cobourg Fire Department spent Sunday evening practicing ice water rescue at the boat launch in Cobourg
Ontario Adds 23,000 Jobs in December
Province remains focused on keeping costs down and strengthening international partnerships Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and
Lower Trent Conservation Issues Flood Watch Statement – Trent River
(Today's Northumberland file photo) A Flood Watch is issued when there is a potential for flooding to occur in low-lying
Cobourg Woman Says Transition House Offers Nothing More Than “Glorified Babysitters”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z249nWS2tqg&t=3s Today’s Northumberland first met a Cobourg woman in September 2024 when she arrived back in her hometown after years
Town of Cobourg Council Approves 2025 Capital and Operating Budget
(Today's Northumberland file photo) At the Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Regular Council meeting, Council approved the 2025 Capital Budget in
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Ontario Breaks Ground on Major Upgrades to Durham College Oshawa GO Station
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Two additional tracks will support two-way, all-day service on the Lakeshore East line The Ontario government has
Cobourg Council – Small Band of Individuals Costs Big Bucks
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Much as the Cobourg Police Service finds a handful of individuals draining a disproportionate amount of
Cobourg Council – Skateboard Park Replacement Could Move Forward in New Year
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The new year may bring movement on replacing the aging skateboard facility in Donegan Park, following
Cobourg Council – Speaker Begs For An End to E-Scooter “Wild West”
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council can expect a report back before spring on the use of
Peterborough Police – Sexual Assault Arrest (Name Released)
A 24-year-old Lakefield man is facing a sexual assault charge after an incident was reported to police. In July 2026,
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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
Video – Strong Winds Tear Sail as Three Men Battle Rough Conditions on Lake Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJynvo-vqzg Three men aboard a 28-foot sailboat were escorted to safety on Sunday afternoon after encountering severe conditions on Lake
Video – Excavator Strikes Hydro Pole, Sparks Grass Fire on Highland Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYp2HwatuWU Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services responded to a grass fire on Highland Drive Friday afternoon after an excavator
Video – Photo Gallery – YMCA Strong Kids Duathlon Brings More Than 115 Young Athletes to Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgzwaSj_Gjo&t=34s Centennial Pool was filled with energy, encouragement and plenty of smiles Thursday as more than 115 young athletes took
Video – Photo Gallery – 18-Year-Old Runs 550 Miles Around Lake Ontario to Help Kids Play Sports
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoXpnTkj4SQ&t=8s Adam Saltarelli is just 18 years old, but he is taking on a challenge that would be daunting for
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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 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
Jacob Hyatt Now Competing in Two National Lawn Bowling Championships this Month
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club member Jacob Hyatt has a busy schedule for high-level competition on the greens
Cobourg Kodiaks Clinch Major Series Lacrosse Playoff Spot
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Kodiaks are headed to the Major Series Lacrosse playoffs after rallying for a 7-5 victory
Cobourg Kodiaks Have Must-Win Game Saturday in Owen Sound
The Cobourg Kodiaks can earn their way into the Major Series Lacrosse playoffs with a win in their final