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Historic Donation to Five Counties Helps Reduce Wait Times
A Peterborough couple are opening more doors to needed treatment for children and families, courtesy of their historic donation
CBSA Firearms Investigation Leads to Multiple Criminal Charges for RCAF Major
Various prohibited weapons including handguns, assault rifles, shot guns, ammunition and magazines seized in October 2023. The CBSA’s Ontario Firearms
Cobourg Police Services Shares the Outcome of the Community Canvass
On the afternoon of November 11, 2023, members of the Cobourg Police Service conducted a community canvass in the
Video – The Sleeping Cabin Project – Band-Aid Solution or Worthwhile Project
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jvkgt__8Qn8 Today’s Northumberland took a trip to Kingston recently. Last Tuesday, Kingston council voted to end The Sleeping Cabin Pilot Project
Pedestrian Struck by Van in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2gvhPm34Pw One pedestrian suffered non-life threatening after colliding with a van on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 in Cobourg. At approximately 8
The 30th Annual Light Up a Life Campaign Launches Across Northumberland County
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) Foundation’s 30th annual Light Up a Life fundraising campaign launches this week. This year’s goal
Needles, Drug Paraphernalia Located in Victoria Park in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Br2OUCjp33o Two women walking their dogs came upon two needles and drug paraphernalia in Victoria Park on Friday, November 10,
Vehicle Destroyed by Fire in Hamilton Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsE9Pb1c2PY A vehicle was destroyed by fire in Hamilton Township on Sunday, November 12, 2023. At approximately 8:20 p.m. Hamilton Township
Hundreds Gather for Remembrance Day Service in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yg9EWOSvPzY The annual Remembrance Day Service was held in Cobourg on Saturday, November 11, 2023. At 10:15 a.m. a parade being
Cadets Hold Vigil for Remembrance Service in Brighton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PNTpGF3N34 Members of the 100 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps Brighton held a overnight vigil at
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Notice of Open Houses to review agriculture mapping updates to the County’s Official Plan
A draft Agriculture Amendment to the County’s Official Plan, including proposed updates to mapping, is now available for review.
Special Meeting of Northumberland County Council Called
An urgent Special Meeting of Northumberland County Council will take place on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
Video – Walls Will Soon Go Up at Beyond the Blue Box
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGKAe49isoA By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The community was shocked two years ago when a fire at Beyond the Blue Box forced
Water Shutdown for Pebble Beach Neighbourhood Rescheduled to October 14, 2025
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Town of Cobourg Public Works and Engineering Division would like to advise Pebble Beach neighbourhood
Reaching Out After Hours for Cobourg Bylaw – Don’t Be Surprised If the Person Answering Has a Southern Accent
If you have a bylaw concern after hours in Cobourg don’t be surprised if the person on the other
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Video – Photo Gallery – IHARC Calls for State of Emergency in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UmJjOeRxDg Over 30 homeless people on the streets and traces of Fentanyl throughout Victoria Park IHARC (Integrated Homelessness & Addictions Response
Video – Photo Gallery – Sea of Orange in Alderville for Truth and Reconciliation Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tX6oVG2tmkg It was a sea of orange along County Road 45 on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 as hundreds of people
The 25th National Police and Peace Officers’ Ride to Remember Stops in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGiLcuki1uU Starting in Toronto, cyclists from police services across Ontario are riding more than 700 kilometres to remember those fellow
Video – Photo Gallery – Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial “Run to Remember” Honours Fallen Cobourg Officer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkEXi7nsL84 The 21st Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial "Run to Remember” ended the first leg of their three day journey
Video – Photo Gallery – Joint Services Commercial Motor Vehicle Initiative in Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aq7zAaQTfdw One Driver and Company Issued 21 Tickets - License Plates were Removed from Both Vehicle and Trailer A joint services
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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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Panthers Snap Four-Game Losing Skid
After four straight losses to open the Provincial Junior Hockey League season, the Port Hope Panthers got their first
Back-To-Back Losses for Port Hope Panthers to Open PJHL Season
The Trent Hills Thunder scored three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the Port Hope Panthers 3-2
Flesch Brothers from Cobourg Representing Canada in Men’s Rugby
Cobourg’s Mason and Noah Flesch, both St. Mary Catholic Secondary School alumni, were in the starting lineup for Canada’s
Video – Photo Gallery – Canadian Disc Golf Championships Take Place in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTPvgGRoTiU The Canadian Disc Golf Championships wrapped up on Sunday, September 14, 2025 after being held on various courses throughout
Cougars Suffer Third Straight Loss in Trenton
Beckett Ewart opened the scoring against his former club as the Trenton Golden Hawks downed the visiting Cobourg Cougars