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People Who Create Barriers for the Homeless Do So “Irresponsibly and Inhumanely” Says Cobourg Mayor
Town of Cobourg staff and Council are aware of the encampment that has been relocated to the Brookside property.
Most Vulnerable Getting Manipulated After Another Encampment in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gom7RLo3k4 For the third time, an encampment of homeless people have moved to a new location in Cobourg. The story for
Campbellford Memorial Hospital Unveils First Campus of Care Rendering
Last week, during their 70th anniversary celebrations, Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) was excited to unveil its first artist rendering
Progress Made – But Encampment Still Stands After Deadline in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsFQe1OYy3E Progress has been made, but there still appears to be approximately half of the items and people still at
Buddy Bus Has a Few Bumps Before Attending Port Hope Council
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NATfmylpMGo Port Hope Council was supposed to get a first hand look at the Buddy Bus on Tuesday, September 5,
Cobourg Council – Mayor Misses Out on Reaction to County Council Vote
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Absent because of the Northumberland County council meeting he attended earlier that day, Deputy Mayor Nicole
Encampment Residents Given 24-Hours to Vacate County Lands in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeRURpHXpy4 Two residents of the encampment located at 600 William Street in Cobourg said they were “shocked” when they received
Abandoned House Fire Deemed Suspicious in the Municipality of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ub2W3UrRvP4 An abandoned farmhouse was destroyed by fire in the Municipality of Port Hope on Monday, September 4, 2023. Shortly before
Community Complaints and Safety Concerns Are the Reasons Why Overdose Prevention Site Shutdown in Cobourg
Director of Legislative Services with the Town of Cobourg said it was “multiple community complaints of an event causing
Peterborough Man Creates One-Of-A-Kind Camper
A one-of-a-kind camper attracted the attention of visitors on the boardwalk in Cobourg this summer. Steve Houghton from Peterborough spent
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Downtown Closures Announced for Next Week in Cobourg
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Town of Cobourg announces intermittent downtown lane, sidewalk and street closures for Monday and Tuesday,
Video – Cobourg Man Charged After Window at Victoria Hall Smashed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ybYTtDJ2mE A Cobourg man is facing charges after a front window of Victoria Hall was broke on Monday January 12,
New Golden Plough Lodge Nearing Completion – Hopefully
If things go right, residents will be in the new Golden Plough Lodge before the summer. Residents and family members
Brighton’s Mayoral Budget Adopted for 2026, Representing a Residential Tax Increase of 4.9%
This budget represents the first time operating under the Strong Mayor, Building Homes Act, 2022 (Bill 3) and the
Video – Driver Has Directional Issues in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwIAIp5DZ88 The driver of a vehicle in Cobourg seemed to have a bit of directional issues on Tuesday, January 13,
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Video – Photo Gallery – Memorable Wedding Photos on Cobourg Pier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7EBaPJOqFk It was a beautiful day for a wedding on Friday, January 9, 2026 in Cobourg. A Peterborough couple came down
Video – Photo Gallery – Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto Is More Than Aquatic Life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQpReEJ-A8M There was much more than just aquatic life at Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto on Friday, January 9, 2026. Walking into
Video – Photo Gallery – What A Difference A Day Makes for Toronto Skyline
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLhcUxFr0S0 With weather changing daily, so does the skyline of Toronto. Over the course of Friday and Saturday, Today’s Northumberland was
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
- 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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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
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