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Ontario Cleaning Up for Annual Day of Action on Litter
David Piccini, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, released the following statement in celebration of Ontario’s Day of
“Awakening of the Dragon” Kicks Off Survivor Thrivers Dragon Boat 2023 Season in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiH4KVRzkDE The 2023 Cobourg Survivor Thrivers Dragon Boat Season is officially underway after a ceremony on Monday, May 8, 2023. The
Record Numbers at the Castleton Sports Club Annual Fishing Derby
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TS56f5HeZk The Castleton Sports Clubs annual Fishing Derby took place over the weekend with over 300 children taking part. The Fishing
Sailing Season Begins in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yz7AB5ZHOgE Approximately 50 sailboats and a number of power boats were put into the water this weekend in Cobourg. On Saturday,
Engines Come to Life as Brighton Speedway Opens for Another Season
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUSSOOrBPDc Brighton Speedway opened for another season of racing action on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Racing started at 7 p.m. and
Cobourg Farmer’s Market Opens for Another Season
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JpHJnsf8R0 The Cobourg Farmer’s Market opened for another season on Saturday, May 6, 2023. A bagpiper lead the procession of dignitaries
St. Peter’s Anglican Church Re-Opens in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LX_Rk2ibtHI It’s been a long journey, but the grand opening of St. Peter’s Anglican Church takes place on Sunday, May
Some Members Associated with Unsanctioned Overdose Prevention Site Gather on Friday
A number of people associated with the Unsanctioned Overdose Prevention Site gathered on Friday, May 5, 2023 behind Henley
Air Cadets Help Out with Smile Cookies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kb4600f5tbI Members of the 598 Sabre Squadron Air Cadets helped out Big Sisters Big Brothers Northumberland making Smile Cookies at
Breaking News – One Person Killed in Head-On Collision in Hamilton Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbiUuuekl-Y Northumberland OPP are investigating a head-on collision that claimed the life of one person west of Cobourg on Thursday,
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Video – Northumberland Ribfest Kicks Off With Food, Fun and Music in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZNSKwUq9Lc It was a beautiful evening for the start of Northumberland Ribfest in Cobourg. With a perfect summer evening setting the
Ontario’s New Bail Measures Welcome Step Toward Accountability, Local Police Chiefs Say
New measures aimed at strengthening Ontario’s bail system are being welcomed by the police chiefs in Cobourg and Port
Transition House Responds to Today’s Northumberland Editorial
A Response from Transition House Re: "In My Opinion – One Day in 16 Months: Questions Mount Over Organizations Listed
Ontario Strengthening Bail Requirements to Protect Communities
New measures will improve accountability and ensure real consequences for offenders Effective August 17, 2026, the Ontario government is bringing
Video – Plastic-Wrap Graffiti Appears Across Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bADZuCLeKwI A new form of street art appears to be making its way into Cobourg and surrounding communities — and
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Video – Northumberland Ribfest Kicks Off With Food, Fun and Music in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZNSKwUq9Lc It was a beautiful evening for the start of Northumberland Ribfest in Cobourg. With a perfect summer evening setting the
Video – Plastic-Wrap Graffiti Appears Across Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bADZuCLeKwI A new form of street art appears to be making its way into Cobourg and surrounding communities — and
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Ribfest Set to Bring Food, Music and Family Fun to Victoria Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VdYKVDBxgQ&lc=UgzMbZxu6fyOVljtZCF4AaABAg Victoria Park is about to become one of the busiest spots in Cobourg as Northumberland Ribfest gets ready to
Video – Photo Gallery – 850 Backpacks, 850 Chances to Start School with Confidence
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAr-Gv1-ZVA Inside the Cobourg Lions Centre on Tuesday, August 11, there was a lot of noise. But it was the kind
Video – Young Port Hope Artists Want to Paint a Safer Path Across the Community
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUva3XnEN_g Sometimes it takes a personal experience to see an everyday problem in a completely different way. For Port Hope youth
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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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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
Jacob Hyatt Heading to National Lawn Bowling Championship
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Becoming a provincial champion was years in the making for Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club member Jacob Hyatt. The
New Cougars Coach Derek Smith Wants to Restore Team’s Standing in League and Community
(Derek Smith, left, and Ryan Ramsay, right, pictured in this Cobourg Cougars graphic) Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Derek Smith has coached against