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Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign is Back from May 1-7
This year, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northumberland is very proud to announce that we have been selected as
Community Comes Together to Celebrate the 2022 United Way Northumberland Campaign
Community partners, donors, businesses, and government representatives gathered to celebrate the success of the 2022 United Way Northumberland Campaign
Lakefront Utilities Inc. Reviews Cause of April 19th Power Outage
At 6:00PM on April 19th, the power went out for approximately 10,500 customers of Lakefront Utilities Inc. (Lakefront), in
Fairy Month at the Port Hope Public Library
It’s Fairy Month in Port Hope, as the Port Hope Public Library’s Friends of the Library bring the magic
Ontario Advancing Work to Improve Electricity Grid Resiliency
New report assesses best practices following extreme weather events At the direction of Todd Smith, Ontario’s Minister of Energy, the
Ontario Building Safer and Secure Communities
Legislation will clear the path for more people to consider a career in policing and strengthen animal welfare enforcement
Take Refugee Approach to Homeless, Councillor Suggests
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg Councillor Randy Barber has responded to Alastair McKeating's expression of disappointment – on behalf of
Valuable Lessons Learned from CASARA Exercise Held Over the Weekend
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADqNZDs54hA Lessons learned from a Civil Air Search and Rescue Association (CASARA) drone exercise held over the weekend will prove
Let Us Create Offers Enhanced Respite Experience
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland A real work experience, a recreational outlet, a cherished time just to visit with friends –
Ontario Getting More Boots on the Ground by Making it Easier to Recruit and Train Police Officers
Free tuition and expanding enrollment for basic constable training will help address policing shortages The Ontario government is making it
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Cobourg Council Approves Cost-Sharing Agreement for Midtown Creek Culvert Realignment
An historical project that was never completed took a step forward during a special meeting of Cobourg council on
National Defence Acquires Land in City of Kawartha Lakes for the Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar Project
As part of Canada’s $38.6 billion plan announced in 2022 to modernize North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) over
Seizures of Contraband and Unauthorized Items at Warkworth Institution
Between July 9 and 10, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, multiple packages containing contraband
Wine & Ale in the Park Raises Over $42,000 in Support of Northumberland Hills Hospital
The Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) Foundation is celebrating a successful kick off to the summer season. Organizers of Wine
Rebound Child and Youth Services Now Accepting Youth Referrals for Nightstop Program
After much preparation and outreach to the Northumberland County community, Rebound Child and Youth Services is now accepting referrals
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – Protest Against Mayor of Cobourg Among Other Things
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GMRAAX0VDU Approximately 20 people showed up in front of Victoria Hall to protest the Cobourg Mayor, violence and protecting the
Video – Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums Visits Seniors Homes for Outdoor Summer Concerts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BanLjB8Ciyc The Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums entertained residents at St. Peter’s Court in Cobourg on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. The
Breaking News – Video – Cobourg Police Investigating Serious Assault
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYkOjGb5svg Cobourg Police continue to investigate a serious assault in the west end of town early Tuesday, July 15, 2025. At
Video – Two Drivers Taken Into Custody Following Four-Vehicle Collision in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZAGvswFCKQ Two drivers were taken into custody at the scene of a four vehicle collision in Cobourg on Monday, July
Video – Photo Gallery – Classic Cars Take Over Victoria Park for the Day in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfaZT76Ufg8 One of the largest and longest running car shows took place in Cobourg on Saturday, July 12, 2025. With approximately
- Crime
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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Video – Tucker Williams Continues to Make Big Strides in Lacrosse Development
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESDa5eT__CA Already very accomplished for his age at 14, Baltimore’s Tucker Williams simply just loves playing lacrosse. “People say it’s the
Cobourg’s MacNiel Drafted by Montreal Canadians
Andrew MacNiel of Cobourg was selected in the sixth round, 189th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens at the 2025
Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Inducts Class of 2025
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Announced last March, a sixth group of inductees was welcomed to the Cobourg and District Sports
St. Mary Student Gets Full Hockey Scholarship
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Following graduation day at St. Mary Secondary School next week, boom! Sophie Harold is outta here
91-Year-Old Achieves Bronze Medal in PickleBall Tournament
Cobourg resident Bob Carson was the oldest athlete of more than 250 participants from across Ontario who competed in