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Ontario Achieves Strong Job Growth and Investments in 2023
Domestic and international companies invested billions in the province Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, issued
Town of Cobourg Opens Nomination Period for the 21 st Annual Civic Awards
Community members invited to nominate deserving volunteers The Town of Cobourg’s Civic Awards Committee is now calling for nominations for
Judge Has Harsh Words for Durham Police and School Board After Educational Assistant Falsely Accused of Sexual Assault
(Today's Northumberland file photo Ashley Jansen and her lawyer Alan Richter outside Oshawa Court) The Judge involved in a trial
Video – Crown Says It’s Time Courts Send A Message to Denounce Drinking and Driving
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQiseclCKW8 The family of a 23-year-old woman who was killed over two years ago broke down in tears as Justice
No Injuries After Fire Destroys Tent at Encampment in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mml_pZciVw4 A fire destroyed a small tent at the encampment at the former Brookside Youth Centre on Tuesday, January 2,
No Plans to Replace Bus Shelter from King Street in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPkqqADRrK4 Public Works dismantled the bus shelter on King Street East at College Street on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. The shelter
First Baby of the Year Welcomed at Northumberland Hills Hospital
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) has welcomed its first baby of the new year! Born to Vanessa and Jake Morris
Update – Cobourg Police – Damage to Tim Hortons Window and Bus Shelter May Be Connected
Cobourg Police have stated they believe a pellet was used to break the glass at Tim Hortons on December
First Night Celebrations Kick Off the New Year in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6ud7wDN_PQ First Night Celebrations kicked off the beginning of 2024. Carriage rides, skating, music and of course fireworks rang in 2024
Some Pro Palestine Supporters Seem Confused at Rally in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XzMpvtwB1A Another protest was held on Saturday, December 30, 2023 in Cobourg demanding a cease fire for the violence taking
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Your Chance To Win Tickets to Opening Night of “Heartbreak Hits: Billboard in Concert” at the Capitol Theatre
Rob Kempson, Artistic Director of the Capitol Theatre Port Hope, has shared details of the company’s first musical offerings
Video – Photo Gallery – Snow Cleared from Downtown Cobourg Overnight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYPrUS11zsQ A fleet of construction vehicles including a grader, dump trucks and more rolled into downtown Cobourg shortly after midnight
Northumberland County OAFVC Fees Will Rise
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County council's Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning Committee voted Wednesday in support of increased
Northumberland County Has a Golden Triangle
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County Director of Planning, Development and Strategic Initiatives Dwayne Campbell says Northumberland County should benefit
Community Liaison Committee Needs Another Year
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Originally envisioned as a one-year project to establish positive communications between the county homeless shelter at
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – Encapsulating Wonder of Mother Nature
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75ybcjd5CBU The encapsulating beauty of the sun setting along Lake Ontario draws people in the summer and winter. Thursday (January 8,
Video – Photo Gallery – Snow Cleared from Downtown Cobourg Overnight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYPrUS11zsQ A fleet of construction vehicles including a grader, dump trucks and more rolled into downtown Cobourg shortly after midnight
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – No Sign of Elderly Man Missing from Retirement Home
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xx3ZPaACkCo Searchers will resume their search for a elderly person who went missing from a Cobourg retirement on Monday evening. It’s
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Mayor and Council Welcome 2026 with New Year Levee
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAvFQZlNQSo Cobourg Mayor and Council’s New Year’s 2026 took place at Victoria Hall on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Kicking off the
Video – Photo Gallery – Feeling Blessed to Watch the Sunset Over Lake Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsAHY3NBcl4 What a beautiful sunset on the second day of the new year. As a weather front moved past Cobourg over
- 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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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
OJHL Prospect Series will have games in Cobourg and Feature Local Players
Rosters were announced recently for the Zach Hyman Ontario Junior Hockey League Prospect Series and feature a number of
Oshawa FireWolves of the NLL Sign Contract with Defenseman Kyle Rubisch
The Oshawa FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) have agreed to a one-year contract with defenseman Kyle Rubisch,
Video – Mayor Enjoys a Round of Disc Golf in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGuQoOGRDD8 Although he was beat by a rookie, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland enjoyed a round of disc golf in Cobourg