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Northumberland Gains Affordable Child-Care Capacity in the New Year
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland The new year will see more than 130 quality affordable child-care spaces in Northumberland,
Look for More Community ID and Wellness Clinics in the New Year
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County council's Community Services Committee congratulated the county's OntarioWorks staff on their first
Northumberland County Committee Hears Stats on the First Few Weeks at 310 Division
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 87.9 FM/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County council's Social Services Committee heard statistics on the use of its new
Consultant Expresses Enthusiasm About CLC Group Despite Mayor’s Misgivings
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County's consultant helping to establish a Community Liaison Committee for optimal integration of
Cobourg Mayor Gets Few Answers Concerning Status of 10 Chapel
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today’s Northumberland Now that Transition House has moved its operations to 310 Division St., Cobourg Mayor
Dead Birds Sent to Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative Testing for Avian Flu
The Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit has confirmed that a Canada goose and mallard duck have been
BFSC Gets Set to Welcome Skate Canada Regional Synchronized Skating Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyZxp4Uk5Og For the second year in a row, the Baltimore Figure Skating Club is hosting a Skate Ontario Regional Synchronized
Ontario Launches “Operation Deterrence” to Strengthen Security Along Ontario-U.S. Border
Provincial police resources will conduct highly visible activities to crack down on illegal cross-border activity The Ontario government has launched
Ontario Launches New Energy Efficiency Programs to Save You Money
Rebates for home renovations include new windows, doors, insulation, smart thermostats, heat pumps and rooftop solar panels to reduce
Northumberland County is Making Great Strides in Greenhouse Gas Emissions
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland With the approval of its Corporate Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Plan, expected at the
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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,
Video – Photo Gallery – Piping Down the Sun Coming to the End of the Season
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYtxGukToPA The summer tradition of “Piping Down the Sun” in Cobourg is quickly coming to an end. Piper David MacDiamid of
Video – Cobourg Police, Municipal Law Enforcement Launch Coordinated Push to ‘Restore Order’ in Public Spaces
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCKQs8hCZS8&t=2526s Cobourg Police are drawing a line in the sand. After years of dealing with the same people, the same problems
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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