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Cobourg Police Service Bi-Weekly Update
The Cobourg Police Service (CPS) bi-weekly update provides an overview of break and enters, theft from motor vehicles, mischief,
Flags Lowered in Honour of Former Cobourg Councillor
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Flags in Cobourg are being lowered to half-mast to mark the passing of a former Cobourg
The City of Belleville Signs Another Medical Student to Doctor Recruitment Program
The City of Belleville is pleased to announce the signing of University of Toronto medical student, Jillian Macklin into
Smoke Signals Prescribed Burns in Northumberland County
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Two Northumberland Land Trust nature reserves will be set on fire this April The Northumberland Land Trust
Ontario Prepares for Upcoming Wildland Fire Season
Today's Northumberland file photo Additional staff and equipment ready to manage forest fires Ontario’s wildland fire season officially began April 1
Video – Third GoFundMe Started for Victim of Thursday Nights Collision North of Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9LonA7ax2w A third GoFundMe has been started for the third victim in a horrific collision north of Cobourg on Thursday,
Video – Cramahe Township Gets New Fire Apparatus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAEnSQaIdk8 Cramahe Fire Department welcomed a new apparatus to their fleet recently. The department held a “push-in” for the vehicle on
Video – Another GoFundMe Started for One of Three Victims Killed in Collision
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9LonA7ax2w A GoFundMe has been started for another victim of a tragic collision that killed three people on Thursday, March
Video – Birthday Celebration for a Beautiful Little Girl
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVlRqfQTFcw It was a beautiful birthday in front of Victoria Hall, but the guest of honour, a beautiful little girl
Video – Fish Lift Tradition Carries On in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pC6yqXiFRHM With the help of volunteers, hundreds of Rainbow trout were lifted over Pratt’s Pond dam on Saturday, March 30,
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Mark Mills Announces He’s Running for Cobourg Council
Mills states "Fiscal Responsibility, Community Safety, and Transparency" "I am announcing my decision to run for Cobourg council. My goal
Town of Cobourg and YMCA Announce March Break Camp Partnership
Campers to enjoy activities at both facilities The Town of Cobourg and YMCA Northumberland are pleased to announce a new
Response to Northumberland County Housing Fire in Colborne Gets High Praise
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland While there are no updates on the Jan. 30 fire at a Northumberland
Northumberland County Staff Will Compile Affordable-Housing List
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland County council will be provided with a fully updated accounting on the number of Northumberland County
Video – Photo Gallery – In My Opinion – Be Proud Northumberland County – Be Canadian Proud
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbygVjlGUiM Since Afghanistan, Northumberland County residents have lined the bridges along the Highway of Heroes paying their respects to our
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Video – Photo Gallery – In My Opinion – Be Proud Northumberland County – Be Canadian Proud
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbygVjlGUiM Since Afghanistan, Northumberland County residents have lined the bridges along the Highway of Heroes paying their respects to our
Video – Photo Gallery – Enjoying The Beauty of a Canadian Winter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46kF_KhdXxY Stunningly beautiful sunset on Sunday, February 1, 2026 in Cobourg. It’s been a truly Canadian winter with the pure white
Video – Photo Gallery – 34th Annual Polar Plunge Raises Funds for Campbellford Memorial Hospital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5yy1gvZE-o The 34th annual Polar Plunge was held on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in support of Campbellford Memorial Hospital. Approximately $40,000
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – At Least 20 People Displaced Following Apartment Fire in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peFOiCS_HBw Officials are still trying to account for everyone after a Northumberland County Housing Corporation apartment complex was destroyed by
Video – Photo Gallery – Chilly Sunset Along the Lakeshore in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBYsaEqePA0 Cold warnings once again as the area goes into a deep freeze on Friday, January 30, 2026. Another beautiful sunset
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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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West Northumberland Curling Club Member Competing at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Kristina (Adams) Brauch of the West Northumberland Curling Club is set to play for Team Newfoundland and Labrador at
Local Players in OHL U16 Showcase in Peterborough This Week
Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan will compete Tuesday and Wednesday at the Ontario Hockey League’s U16 Top Prospects Showcase
Current Competes at World Cross Country Running Championships, Signs Nike Contract
Kate Current, originally from Precious Corners just north of Cobourg, competed for Canada in the mixed relay at the
Cobourg Cougars Head Into New Year with Lengthy Losing Streak
The Cobourg Cougars junior A hockey club will look to reverse its fortunes after the calendar flips to 2026. Following
Port Hope’s Owen Beck Scores First NHL Goal
(Photo courtesy of Montreal Canadiens) In his 21st NHL game, Port Hope’s Owen Beck scored the first goal of his