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Vandalized Election Signs in Port Hope, Cobourg and Brighton
During the past three days, dozens of Liberal signs displayed in the private yards of the residents of Port
Northumberland County Paramedics Celebrate Paramedic Week
By Rebecca Buchta/OPSEU Local 381 May 22nd marks the beginning of Paramedic Week in Ontario. This is our time to
Local Police Host Community Closet to Provide prom attire to students wanting to attend prom.
Police welcome donations from the community of gently used formal wear and accessories to fill the ‘closet.’ The Cobourg Police
Installation of Groundwater Monitoring Wells in Cobourg
The Town of Cobourg would like to advise residents of drilling to take place on George Street and Alice
DND Releases 2021 Report on Suicide Mortality (1995 to 2020)
On May 11, 2022, the Department of National Defence (DND) released the 2021 Report on Suicide Mortality in the
Cobourg Officers Come to the Rescue of Dog In Distress
(photos/video by Ashley Cornelius) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkCTUoaE-Yw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAl4msT7enw Cobourg Police came to the rescue of dog in the Cobourg Creek unable to move over
Cobourg Implementing Updates to Downtown and Waterfront Parking
Cobourg Implementing Updates to Downtown and Waterfront Parking The Town of Cobourg would like to inform all residents and guests
Lakefront Utilities Inc. Reviews Cause of Another Outage
At 6:34AM on May 8th, the power went out for approximately 3,404 customers of Lakefront Utilities Inc. (Lakefront), in
Period Promise Northumberland Celebrates Menstrual Hygiene Day with a Community-Wide Collection Campaign
Period Promise Northumberland is calling on our community to help raise products this May in celebration of Menstrual Hygiene
Signs of Spring South of Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Npuamf6W4Fo The signs of Spring are appearing south of Grafton these days. Turtles seem to be vying for the best spot
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Town of Cobourg Flags at Half-Staff in Honour of Fallen Officers
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Town of Cobourg would like to advise residents that at the request of the Mayor,
Former Site of Transition House Sold
As first reported by Today’s Northumberland, the former site of Transition House at 10 Chapel Street in Cobourg has
Video – Photo Gallery – Five Hours with the Lawrence Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzBSeZ7ouhw Sometimes you don't intend to spend five hours working on a story — it just happens. Yesterday's event wasn't really
Video – Brief Tour On Cobourg’s East Pier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBvH5DuriHs A vehicle took a brief tour of the east pier in Cobourg on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Shortly after 2
Video – Photo Gallery – Tall Ship St. Lawrence II Leaves Cobourg Harbour Heading for Hamilton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGwARJvrrZE The tall ship, St. Lawrence II bid farewell to Cobourg Harbour on Thursday, June 11, 2026 on its way
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Video – Photo Gallery – Five Hours with the Lawrence Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzBSeZ7ouhw Sometimes you don't intend to spend five hours working on a story — it just happens. Yesterday's event wasn't really
Video – Photo Gallery – Tall Ship St. Lawrence II Leaves Cobourg Harbour Heading for Hamilton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGwARJvrrZE The tall ship, St. Lawrence II bid farewell to Cobourg Harbour on Thursday, June 11, 2026 on its way
Video – Photo Gallery – Fog, Sails and Summer Activity Fill Cobourg’s Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfXlqqsg6RA There was no shortage of activity along Cobourg's lakeshore on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, as residents and visitors took
Video – Photo Gallery – Beekeeping Info Session for First Responders and Military Members Coming to Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHyEB-kwC-A If you've ever wondered what it takes to keep a hive, harvest honey, or simply spend time among thousands
Video – Photo Gallery – Inside Canada’s Largest Indoor Aquarium: A Look at Ripley’s Toronto Attraction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-B7vzrZzvM Located in downtown Toronto at the base of the CN Tower, Ripley's Aquarium of Canada is the country's largest
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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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Lauchlan Whelan Drafted by Windsor Spitfires
Cobourg’s Lauchlan Whelan was a first round pick Friday night at the 2026 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection draft
Municipality of Port Hope Receives $158,200 from Jays Care Foundation
At a Blue Jays watch party yesterday, Port Hope baseball fans, young athletes and community members received exciting news:
Video – Photo Gallery – Toronto Blue Jays Rally to Beat the Baltimore Orioles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-h87bX5jdU Over 41,000 people watched the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at the
Local Players Win Memorial Cup With Kitchener Rangers
(Pictured in graphic: Jared Woolley, top, Andrew MacNiel, bottom) Two Northumberland County hockey players are Memorial Cup champions after helping
Cobourg will still have junior A Cougars due to simultaneous OJHL franchise relocations
The Ontario Junior Hockey Hockey announced the simultaneous relocation of two member franchises Friday, including the Cobourg Cougars, ahead