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Ontario Recognizing Veterans with Free Weekday Access to Provincial Parks
In recognition of Remembrance Week, Acting Environment, Conservation and Parks Minister Todd McCarthy issued the following statement: “We are immensely
Cobourg Police Services Board Special Meeting
The Cobourg Police Services Board is holding a special meeting today (Monday, November 4, 2024). The closed session meeting at
Premier Ford Calls for Stronger Economic Ties with U.S. ahead of this Week’s Elections
On Monday, November 4, 2024, Premier Doug Ford issued the following statement ahead of the United States elections on
Video – Cleaning the Highway of Heroes in Remembrance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCiBSqdzj6U A number of youths from Kingston cleaned along the Highway of Heroes in honour of a soldier who died
Statement from Cobourg Police Chief Regarding Story in Today’s Northumberland
Statement from Chief Paul VandeGraaf Re: Response to an article published in Today’s Northumberland. I am dismayed that Today’s Northumberland made
Anonymous CPS Member States Unethical Practices, Illegal Activities, Racism and Sexism Exist Within the Service
Today’s Northumberland received a letter in the mail on Friday, November 1, 2024 stating they are a person who
Video – Community Donates to Food Bank in Appreciation of Port Hope Halloween Display
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4AVJyPCuvg The Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank stopped by a Port Hope home to pick up a van load of
Video – Sixth Annual Pumpkin Parade Takes Place in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmP2DFZtsA8 The sixth annual Pumpkin Parade was held in Port Hope on Friday, November 1, 2024. It’s the sixth year that
Belleville Fireworks By-law Reminder
Belleville Fire and Emergency Services is reminding residents of the City’s restrictions around fireworks. As per the fireworks by-law (By-law
Quinte West OPP – Suspect Arrested for Attempted Murder (Name Released)
Name of Accused Released. Charges updated. The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has released the name
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Video – Photo Gallery – Firefighters Spend Second Day Extinguishing Stubborn Straw Fire Near Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dUJJPJJef8 Firefighters from the Cobourg Fire Department and Hamilton Township Fire Department spent most of Friday, July 17, extinguishing persistent
Men’s Breakfast Group Holds Fundraiser for Grafton Arena
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland That St. George's Men's Friday Breakfast Team is at it again – having raised about $3,000
Municipality of Brighton’s Response to Cybersecurity Incident
The Municipality of Brighton continues to respond to a cybersecurity incident discovered July 10 2026, involving its email systems. Upon
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – Firefighters Spend Nearly 10 Hours Battling Massive Straw Fire in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcw3MrCbul0 It was a long and exhausting day for firefighters after a massive straw fire broke out in the east
Ontario Rewards Peterborough With More Than $1.6 Million Through the Building Faster Fund
Funding rewards municipalities for progress toward housing starts The Ontario government is rewarding the City of Peterborough with $1,653,397 through
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Video – Photo Gallery – Firefighters Spend Second Day Extinguishing Stubborn Straw Fire Near Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dUJJPJJef8 Firefighters from the Cobourg Fire Department and Hamilton Township Fire Department spent most of Friday, July 17, extinguishing persistent
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – Firefighters Spend Nearly 10 Hours Battling Massive Straw Fire in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcw3MrCbul0 It was a long and exhausting day for firefighters after a massive straw fire broke out in the east
Video – Photo Gallery – What a Scorcher of a Day!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5NUbMVT57s The word on everyone's lips throughout Tuesday, July 14, 2026, was simple: hot. With temperatures climbing above 30°C, anyone spending
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Ecology Garden Celebrates 30 Years with Community Tribute
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_2TJ5jOpCo Volunteers, community leaders and residents gathered Sunday afternoon to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Cobourg Ecology Garden, recognizing
Video – Wrong-Way Drivers Continue to Create Safety Concerns on One-Way Street in Downtown Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoPmX0b1mTI Motorists continuing to drive the wrong way on a one-way street in downtown Cobourg are creating an ongoing safety
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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, Coach Part of New GMHL Team in Brighton
By Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League will have a second team in Northumberland County for
World-Class Achievement Recognized at Annual CDSHF Induction
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland A seventh contingent of star athletes has been inducted into the Cobourg and District Sports Hall
Marc Mercier’s Hockey Journey from Timmins to Toronto, Cobourg and Cambridge Too
By – David McPherson/Ontario Hockey Association COLLINGWOOD, ON – Ontario Hockey Association Chairman Marc Mercier and Ontario Junior Hockey League
Video – A Dream Come True for Cobourg Hockey Player Picked in the First Round of the OHL Draft
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq52lR02ATE What a week it has been for Cobourg's Lauchlan Whelan. The 15-year-old hockey standout is still trying to take it
Lauchlan Whelan Drafted by Windsor Spitfires
Cobourg’s Lauchlan Whelan was a first round pick Friday night at the 2026 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection draft