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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
Warm Temperatures Cause Minor Flooding Problems
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hETnNlthLbk With the warm temperatures on Sunday, March 6, 2022 there was a bit of flooding in area roadways. On Sunday
Amazing Feats Spotlighted at the 2022 Cobourg & District Sports Hall of Fame Inductee Announcement
(Video interviews include Paul Allen, Gail Johns-Rees and the children of Ross Quigley, Amy DeJong and Rory Quigley) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoAysjOa7Ek By Cecilia
Seven CCTV Cameras Installed for Cobourg Police Thanks To Grant from the Ministry of the Solicitor General
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1V8yuFvgQCg As a result of a “robust” grant from the Solicitor General’s office, Cobourg Police has purchased seven closed circuit
Ontario Improving Access to Best-in-Class Mental Health Supports for First Responders
New rehabilitation centre will provide specialized services in the Greater Toronto Area The Ontario government is investing $1 million for
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Denice Bustraen at the Colborne Art Gallery
By Rosanne Dolan, Colborne Art Gallery artist and liaison The Colborne Art Gallery is pleased to present its late spring
Transition House Speaker Pinpoints the Roots of Homelessness
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Two things are common to all communities experiencing a homelessness crisis – high rents and low
Town of Cobourg Updates Parking Regulations
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Town of Cobourg Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Office would like to inform all residents
Respiratory Outbreak Declared at Golden Plough Lodge Following Confirmed COVID-19 Case
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Golden Plough Lodge has issued a notice to residents, families and friends of people living
Celebrate a Locally Grown Northumberland Business This Spring for Your Chance to Win!
This spring, celebrate your favourite locally grown business for the chance to win! As spring blooms in Northumberland County,
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – Stories of Fallen Officer Paint an Heroic Portrait
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbRwC-jCjv0 By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The heroic legacy left behind by Ontario Provincial Police Sgt. Brandon Malcolm was shared in loving
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Farmers Market Opens 2026 Season with Music, Tradition and Community Spirit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unkS-XhCmIM The Cobourg Farmers Market returned for another season on Saturday, May 2, 2026, bringing fresh energy, familiar faces, and
Video – Photo Gallery – OPP Golden Helmets Escort Fallen Officer to Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Zv66iGPrxg A procession escorting Northumberland OPP Sgt. Brandon Malcolm took place from Oshawa to Cobourg on Monday, May 4, 2026. Sgt.
Video – Photo Gallery -Family Tradition Continues at Castleton Fishing Derby Weekend
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXxMGJE6d8U The annual Castleton Sports Club Fishing Derby got underway on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Ryken’s Pond north of
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Sailboats Return to Water Despite Hail and High Winds at Spring Boat Lift-In
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuBk5qkT-ZY Spring arrives on Cobourg’s waterfront in a way that feels almost ceremonial—boats returning to the lake and another sailing
- 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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Cobourg’s Clow, Whelan at OHL Futures Camp
(Quinte Red Devils graphic) Cobourg’s Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan are among 120 participants at the Ontario Hockey League’s Futures
Video – Photo Gallery – Grand Opening of The Dink Den Social Club/Pickleball in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50iIBjnVD2Y The fast-growing sport of pickleball has a brand-new home in Northumberland County. The Dink Den, Cobourg’s ONLY indoor pickleball club,
Local Players Win OHF U13 Championship with Quinte Red Devils
(Quinte Red Devils photo) Cobourg’s Kade Whelan and Port Hope’s William Beebe recently captured the Ontario Hockey Federation U13 AAA
Video – Photo Gallery – Friendly Rivalry on Ice at Port Hope Firefighters Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWxG-MiZ9k4 The sound of skates cutting across the ice and laughter from the benches filled the Jack Burger Sports Complex
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Win GMHL Russell Cup Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuZ6Lj9CWZs Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Stars shined as the top team in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League this