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Walmart in Cobourg Prepares for State of Emergency
Workers were busy at Walmart in Cobourg on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 preparing for the State of Emergency orders. The
Ontario Enacts Provincial Emergency and Stay-at-Home Order
Additional measures needed to protect health system capacity and save lives during third wave of COVID-19 The Ontario government, in
HKPR District Health Unit Closes Offices After Provincial State of Emergency Declared
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit is closing its three offices to the public after the provincial
Update – Scene Cleared – Investigation Continues After Man Died Following Interaction With Police
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvtZTLgUeZE The scene has been cleared, but the investigation could take months to sort out how one man was killed
Statistics of COVID-19 Vaccinations Given at Clinics in Northumberland County
The Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit has provided Today's Northumberland with statistics regarding the COVID-19 vaccinations given
Breaking News – Social Media Post by St. Mary Students in Cobourg Mocking COVID-19 Draws the Ire of Board Officials
A social media post by St. Mary Catholic Secondary School students in Cobourg mocking COVID-19 has drawn the ire
Breaking News – Video – SIU Investigating After Man Fatally Shot During Interaction with OPP in Cramahe Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPqHAOgsz6Q The Province’s Special Investigation’s Unit is investigating after a man was fatally shot during an interaction with Northumberland OPP
Castleton Sports Club Hopes Canteen Will Save the Day
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's NorthumberlandThe Castleton Sports Club keeps its fields operating so smoothly and efficiently that many people think
Video – Arson Won’t Stop Group of Volunteers at the Wesleyville Church – “We Will Recover”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ak50EcsCCQU&t=398s “We Will Recover” The sign on what used to be the front doors of the Old Wesleyville United Church says
Breaking News – CCI Remains Open Despite Six Confirmed Cases of COVID-19
(file photo) April 5, 2021 Dear Students, Staff, Parents and Guardians of Cobourg Collegiate Institute,As always, the well-being of our students
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Brenda Whitehead Appointed President & CEO of Peterborough & the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce
Departing Port Hope & District Chamber After 7.5 Years of Leadership The Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce is pleased
Victoria Hall in Cobourg Available for Temporary Respite from Poor Air Quality
In response to the heat and poor air quality, the Town of Cobourg would like to remind all residents
The City of Belleville Welcomes Dr. Ahmad Halabi
The City of Belleville is pleased to announce the signing of Dr. Ahmad Halabi into the Belleville Family Physician
Letter to the Editor – Cobourg Deserves Better than Spin and Softball Interviews
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Robert Washburn’s so-called “interview” on Consider This with Ike Nwibe, Executive Director of 310 Division Street,
Video – Photo Gallery – Classic Cars Take Over Victoria Park for the Day in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfaZT76Ufg8 One of the largest and longest running car shows took place in Cobourg on Saturday, July 12, 2025. With approximately
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Video – Two Drivers Taken Into Custody Following Four-Vehicle Collision in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZAGvswFCKQ Two drivers were taken into custody at the scene of a four vehicle collision in Cobourg on Monday, July
Video – Photo Gallery – Classic Cars Take Over Victoria Park for the Day in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfaZT76Ufg8 One of the largest and longest running car shows took place in Cobourg on Saturday, July 12, 2025. With approximately
Video – Photo Gallery – Emergency Services Team Up for Community Car Wash in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2A-4h2gCaY Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services along with the Port Hope Police Service teamed up for a community car
Video – Photo Gallery – 31st Annual Traditional Pow Wow Takes Place in Alderville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmLTFzf3ilU The 31st annual Traditional Pow Wow took place over the weekend in Alderville. The annual event takes place each year
Video – Photo Gallery – Firefighters Battle Stubborn Blaze in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFUJhJJPO5Y Firefighters worked in the blazing heat trying to douse the flames of a stubborn fire in Colborne on Thursday,
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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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Video – Tucker Williams Continues to Make Big Strides in Lacrosse Development
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESDa5eT__CA Already very accomplished for his age at 14, Baltimore’s Tucker Williams simply just loves playing lacrosse. “People say it’s the
Cobourg’s MacNiel Drafted by Montreal Canadians
Andrew MacNiel of Cobourg was selected in the sixth round, 189th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens at the 2025
Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Inducts Class of 2025
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Announced last March, a sixth group of inductees was welcomed to the Cobourg and District Sports
St. Mary Student Gets Full Hockey Scholarship
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Following graduation day at St. Mary Secondary School next week, boom! Sophie Harold is outta here
91-Year-Old Achieves Bronze Medal in PickleBall Tournament
Cobourg resident Bob Carson was the oldest athlete of more than 250 participants from across Ontario who competed in