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Ontario Students Going Back-to-Basics with Fewer Distractions This Fall
Province limiting cellphone use in class, banning vaping and rolling out more modernized curriculum The Ontario government is investing $47.5
Community Members Invited to Apply for Community Liaison Committee
Community members invited to apply for Community Liaison Committee to support modernized shelter services at 310 Division Street, Cobourg Northumberland
Province Launches Largest Competitive Energy Procurement in Ontario History
Procurement will ensure long-term affordability as electricity demand forecasts to rise 60 per cent by 2050 The Ontario government is
Warkworth Resident Antes Up to Win $74,244 with Poker Lotto All In
Rodney Boswell of Warkworth anted up and went ‘ALL IN’ to win the POKER LOTTO ALL IN jackpot worth
Cobourg Resident Celebrating $100,000 ENCORE Win
Saying “yes” to ENCORE paid off for Loretta Reynolds of Cobourg. She matched the last six of seven ENCORE
Video – Concert Band of Cobourg Joined by Cobourg Legion Pipes & Drums
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fA55pgi0tnU The Concert Band of Cobourg held their final concert of the summer in Victoria Park and were joined by
Waterfront Boardwalk in Cobourg Replacement to Begin September 3, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsynWWhLw8g The Town of Cobourg would like to advise residents that the reconstruction of the waterfront boardwalk will begin September
Breaking News – Port Hope Looking for Support from Ministry to Change Fishing Regulations
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Municipality of Port Hope Reinforces Commitment to Natural Resource Protection and Engages Ministry for Support for
Cleanliness of Cobourg Encampment Not The Responsibility of Health Unit
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Today’s Northumberland has learned the cleanliness of the encampment in Cobourg is not the responsibility of
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared on NHH’s Restorative Care Unit
A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared on Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH)’s Restorative Care Unit (1B) after three patients have
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Peterborough Police – Sexual Assault Arrest (Name Released)
A 24-year-old Lakefield man is facing a sexual assault charge after an incident was reported to police. In July 2026,
Video – Photo Gallery – Piping Down the Sun Coming to the End of the Season
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYtxGukToPA The summer tradition of “Piping Down the Sun” in Cobourg is quickly coming to an end. Piper David MacDiamid of
Video – Cobourg Police, Municipal Law Enforcement Launch Coordinated Push to ‘Restore Order’ in Public Spaces
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCKQs8hCZS8&t=2526s Cobourg Police are drawing a line in the sand. After years of dealing with the same people, the same problems
Cleveland Moves to Block Drug Campus of Care in Cobourg
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland is putting the brakes on any potential move to establish a Drug
Mosquito Traps in Lindsay Tested Positive for West Nile Virus
Residents reminded to protect themselves against mosquito bites by eliminating breeding sites. Lakelands Public Health is advising residents that ongoing
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Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg, the Surfing Capital of Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljr_z2peP8g It seems Cobourg has become quite the destination for surfers whenever Lake Ontario decides to serve up some impressive
Video – Strong Winds Tear Sail as Three Men Battle Rough Conditions on Lake Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJynvo-vqzg Three men aboard a 28-foot sailboat were escorted to safety on Sunday afternoon after encountering severe conditions on Lake
Video – Excavator Strikes Hydro Pole, Sparks Grass Fire on Highland Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYp2HwatuWU Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services responded to a grass fire on Highland Drive Friday afternoon after an excavator
Video – Photo Gallery – YMCA Strong Kids Duathlon Brings More Than 115 Young Athletes to Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgzwaSj_Gjo&t=34s Centennial Pool was filled with energy, encouragement and plenty of smiles Thursday as more than 115 young athletes took
Video – Photo Gallery – 18-Year-Old Runs 550 Miles Around Lake Ontario to Help Kids Play Sports
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoXpnTkj4SQ&t=8s Adam Saltarelli is just 18 years old, but he is taking on a challenge that would be daunting for
- 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 Earn Two OJHL Exhibition Victories Over Wellington Dukes
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Cougars returned to Ontario Junior Hockey League action this weekend with a pair of preseason
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Lawn Bowlers Battle for Provincial Ladies Novice Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAvnSR-PGTM Sixteen teams from across Ontario gathered at the Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club this weekend for the Ontario Ladies Novice
Jacob Hyatt Now Competing in Two National Lawn Bowling Championships this Month
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club member Jacob Hyatt has a busy schedule for high-level competition on the greens
Cobourg Kodiaks Clinch Major Series Lacrosse Playoff Spot
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Kodiaks are headed to the Major Series Lacrosse playoffs after rallying for a 7-5 victory
Cobourg Kodiaks Have Must-Win Game Saturday in Owen Sound
The Cobourg Kodiaks can earn their way into the Major Series Lacrosse playoffs with a win in their final