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Cobourg Council – Habitat Requests a Lot
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Habitat For Humanity Northumberland Executive Director Meaghan Macdonald addressed the committee-of-the-whole meeting of Cobourg council Monday
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Realizes Big Insurance Savings
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland The good news is that the Town of Cobourg stands to save $188,000 in insurance premiums
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Begins the Work of Regulating STRA’s
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland In Cobourg, there are currently 36 Airbnb, one Vrbo, one Flipkey and three Expedia listings of
In Cobourg, Santa Claus IS Coming to Town
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Thanks to the Ontario government's work to lift restrictions in time, Cobourg council voted at Monday's
Mercer Continues Scoring Streak in Cougars Loss to Buzzers
By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland Port Hope's Kallaway Mercer would love another opportunity to play in the Ontario Hockey League, but
Cobourg, Port Hope Runners Ready to Race at COSSA
Junior girls, including Natalie Cerna (488) from St. Mary and Ella Buzminski (430) from Cobourg Collegiate Institute, compete at
Durham Police – Charges Laid in Fraud Investigation
A 37-year-old Whitby male faces charges following a fraud investigation in Whitby. Investigators from the DRPS Financial Crimes Unit commenced
Bring Joy and Hope to Local Youth and to Your Family This Christmas
This Christmas you can bring hope and joy to local youth and to your family and friends! Purchase local
NLC Cautiously Resumes In-Person Programming
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland November is Pathways to Net Zero month for the Northumberland Learning Connection, which is designating three
DBIA Welcomes New Administrator
Downtown Cobourg DBIA is pleased to announce the appointment of Deborah Annibalini, as Administrator beginning October 25, 2021. Deborah is
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Video – Busy Evening for Cobourg Firefighters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBIStW6SBew It was a busy hour for members of the Cobourg Fire Department on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Within an hour
Video – Enjoyable Evening Along Cobourg Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtcqT58pQYs A number of activities were taking place along the lakeshore in Cobourg on Thursday, May 15, 2025. A group of
Video – Beautiful Evening for Lawn Bowling in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CV3d7a6m3oI The sounds of church bells resonated over the Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club on Thursday, May 15, 2025. It was one
Honouring A Fallen Cobourg Police Officer
It’s been 21 years since Cobourg Police officer Chris Garrett was murdered in the line of duty. It was around
Parking Updates and Support During the Walton Street Reconstruction in Port Hope
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Municipality of Port Hope acknowledges the challenges that residents, businesses, and visitors have experienced during
- Photo Galleries
Video – Always Something New at Nawautin Sanctuary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaabYyHL6iw There is no rush when watching natures creatures. Nawautin Sanctuary always has something new to see - it just takes
Video – Parkrun Welcomes Participants in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM8zk8QSVIU The number of participants is increasing as word spreads about Parkrun in Cobourg. Parkruns are free, weekly community events for
Video – Start of the Sailing Season with the Boats in the Water in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMOtSY2w_Bg Fifty-three-sailboats were hoisted into Cobourg Harbour on Saturday, May 10, 2025. The sailboats were lined up on Friday around the
Breaking News – Video – Home Destroyed by Fire in Alnwick/Haldimand Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZIvX8iWCkk A home was destroyed by fire on Sunday, May 11, 2025 in Alnwick/Haldimand Township. Shortly before noon on Sunday, numerous
Video – Nawautin Sanctuary – Natures Photo Gallery
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx1GwTCC_g8 (Photo gallery) Another beautiful evening at Nawautin Sanctuary in Alnwick/Haldimand Township on Friday, May 9, 2025. Spring and sprung and there
- 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
- Sports
- AllBaseballHockey
Wakely Advances with Barrie Colts in OHL Playoffs
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Port Hope’s Dalyn Wakely and the Barrie Colts have advanced to the Ontario Hockey League’s Eastern
Wakely and Miedema to Meet in Game 7 with OHL Clubs
(Photo gallery) The second-round Ontario Hockey League playoff series between the Kingston Frontenacs and Barrie Colts is heading to a
Local Players Facing Off in OHL Playoff Series
Cobourg’s Ethan Miedema of the Kingston Frontenacs and Port Hope’s Dalyn Wakely of the Barrie Colts are currently squaring
Video – 17th Annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxPUhl56_Ck The 17th annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament kicked off on Friday night at the Jack Burger Sports
Video – Old Puckers Raise Money for Ed’s House
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFisEpWoMVo A special presentation was held at the Cobourg Community Centre on Friday, March 28, 2025 before a charity hockey