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Cobourg Women Ask for Donations as They Plan Ukrainian Relief Mission
(Images by Vanessa) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The urgency of getting humanitarian medical resources to Ukrainian refugees in Poland is pressing
CMH Team Members Share How International Women’s Day Inspires Them
Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) is proud to mark International Women’s Day on March 8, 2022, by spotlighting a few
GRCA – Stay Clear of Creeks, Ponds and Lakes
With warmer weather arriving over the weekend and March break right around the corner, the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority would
OHTN – Help Set Health and Well-Being Priorities for Northumberland
The Ontario Health Team of Northumberland (OHT-N) is launching a local first: a county-wide, cross-sector, collaborative community conversation and
Ontario Investing in Sport Organizations and Community Recreation
Province stabilizing sport and recreation for Ontario communities The Ontario government is investing $30 million to stabilize Ontario’s sport and
Municipality of Brighton Receives Grant from Enabling Accessibility Fund
The Municipality of Brighton strives to be accessible for all. The Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) provides funding for projects that
Ontario Making Historic Investment in Provincial Nursing Workforce
Nurses Across Health Care System Will Receive up to $5,000 Retention Payment The Ontario government is investing $763 million to
Ontario Connecting More Communities to High-Speed Internet Access
New legislation helping to accelerate connectivity projects The Ontario government is introducing legislation to help bring reliable high-speed internet to
Inquest into the Deaths of Arun Kumar Rajendiran, Darrel Tavernier and Stephen Kelly Announced
Dr. Paul Dungey, Regional Supervising Coroner for East Region, Kingston Office, on Monday, March 7, 2022 announced that a
Costly Trip for Cobourg Man Walking on Railway Property
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOxf_rrwueQ A Cobourg man found out the hard way that it’s best to stay off the railway tracks. Forty-one-year-old Todd Penfold
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Video – Photo Gallery – Enjoying The Beauty of a Canadian Winter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46kF_KhdXxY Stunningly beautiful sunset on Sunday, February 1, 2026 in Cobourg. It’s been a truly Canadian winter with the pure white
Cobourg Implements Licensing for Short-Term Rental Accommodations
Operators encouraged to apply through Town’s licensing portal Short-Term Rental Accommodation (STRA) companies and operators in Cobourg are now
Director of Education for PVNC Issues Statement Regarding Historic Sexual Assault Charges of Former Teacher by Cobourg Police
The Director of Education and Secretary/Treasurer for the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington (PVNC) Catholic District School Board has
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – Hastings Quinte Paramedic in Critical Condition Following Collision in Madoc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xs1okFexpVo A Hastings Quinte Paramedic was airlifted to a Kingston hospital in critical condition following a collision between a ambulance
Ontario Delivers Darlington Refurbishment Project Ahead of Schedule and Under Budget
World’s largest completed nuclear refurbishment will generate secure, reliable, clean electricity to power 3.5 million homes and support 14,200
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Video – Photo Gallery – Enjoying The Beauty of a Canadian Winter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46kF_KhdXxY Stunningly beautiful sunset on Sunday, February 1, 2026 in Cobourg. It’s been a truly Canadian winter with the pure white
Video – Photo Gallery – 34th Annual Polar Plunge Raises Funds for Campbellford Memorial Hospital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5yy1gvZE-o The 34th annual Polar Plunge was held on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in support of Campbellford Memorial Hospital. Approximately $40,000
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – At Least 20 People Displaced Following Apartment Fire in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peFOiCS_HBw Officials are still trying to account for everyone after a Northumberland County Housing Corporation apartment complex was destroyed by
Video – Photo Gallery – Chilly Sunset Along the Lakeshore in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBYsaEqePA0 Cold warnings once again as the area goes into a deep freeze on Friday, January 30, 2026. Another beautiful sunset
Video – Snow Covered Hydrants in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXls1Q7-S4w With the amount of snow the area has been getting it’s inevitable that fire hydrants may not be visible
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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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West Northumberland Curling Club Member Competing at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Kristina (Adams) Brauch of the West Northumberland Curling Club is set to play for Team Newfoundland and Labrador at
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