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Ontario Advancing Work to Improve Electricity Grid Resiliency
New report assesses best practices following extreme weather events At the direction of Todd Smith, Ontario’s Minister of Energy, the
Ontario Building Safer and Secure Communities
Legislation will clear the path for more people to consider a career in policing and strengthen animal welfare enforcement
Take Refugee Approach to Homeless, Councillor Suggests
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg Councillor Randy Barber has responded to Alastair McKeating's expression of disappointment – on behalf of
Valuable Lessons Learned from CASARA Exercise Held Over the Weekend
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADqNZDs54hA Lessons learned from a Civil Air Search and Rescue Association (CASARA) drone exercise held over the weekend will prove
Let Us Create Offers Enhanced Respite Experience
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland A real work experience, a recreational outlet, a cherished time just to visit with friends –
Ontario Getting More Boots on the Ground by Making it Easier to Recruit and Train Police Officers
Free tuition and expanding enrollment for basic constable training will help address policing shortages The Ontario government is making it
Northumberland Sleeping Cabin Collective Response to Cobourg Council Decision to Reject Sleeping Cabin Village
Citizen group disappointed but not deterred; inspired by broad community support The Northumberland Sleeping Cabin Collective is disappointed with Cobourg
Kingston Youth Help Clean the Environment While Remembering a Local Fallen Soldier Along the Highway of Heroes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpHz6pQMooE&t=5s A group of youths from the Kingston area learned about service and sacrifice while cleaning the environment on Sunday,
Ontario Combating Violence and Improving Safety in Schools
Investments in youth and community programs will help keep schools safe The Ontario government is investing $24 million to help
Repairs Planned to Campbellford Bridge this May
Beginning May 1, Northumberland County will be replacing the expansion joints on the Campbellford Bridge on Bridge Street (County
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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
- 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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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