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Cobourg Rink Will Reopen
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Saturday 10 a.m. reopening of the Rotary Harbourfront Outdoor Skating Rink that Cobourg's Deputy Director
OPP Enforcement Under the Stay-At-Home Order
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is requesting that Ontarians voluntarily comply with the new Stay-at-Home Order to limit mobility
Video – Perrytown Home North of Port Hope Destroyed by Fire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CB9rqT8t62o A Perrytown home, north of Port Hope was destroyed by fire on Thursday, January 14, 2021. At approximately 5:20 p.m.
Video – Today’s Northumberland Confirms Staff Member at Cobourg Library Tests Positive for COVID-19
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4d6zLF1e3E Today’s Northumberland has confirmed a member of the library staff has tested positive for COVID-19. In an interview on Thursday,
Video – Northumberland Paramedics Have New State-Of-The-Art PPE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eXYtMUsbmQ Residents of Northumberland County can expect to see local paramedics wearing state-of-the-art Powered Air Purified Respirators while responding to
Cobourg Police Service Badge Number 242 – Constable Frank Francella Retires
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgrqCy0Ss9M&t=28s Cobourg Police Constable Frank Francella called it a career on Thursday, January 14, 2021. After 23-years as a police officer,
Ontario Expanding Firefighter Training Across the Province – Ontario Fire College in Gravenhurst Will Be Decommissioned
Modernized program bringing fire training closer to home and keeping communities safe The Ontario government is strengthening fire safety training
Doctor With Privileges at Northumberland Hills Hospital Facing Criminal Charges
(file photo) A doctor with hospital privileges at Northumberland Hills Hospital is facing criminal charges by Northumberland OPP. Dr. William Morton,
HKRP District Health Unit – Full Video – Local Vaccinations Are On The Horizon Says MOH
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ed7LVo6zq-U&feature=youtu.be By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland COVID-19 vaccines hitting the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit early next month is the
Ontario Declares Second Provincial Emergency to Address COVID-19 Crisis and Save Lives
Province Issues Stay-at-Home Order and Introduces Enhanced Enforcement Measures to Reduce Mobility In response to a doubling in COVID-19 cases
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Video – Residents Concerns About Construction in West End of Cobourg Go from Bad to Worse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0MjY0CvO94 A resident who lives in the area of Pebble Beach contacted Today’s Northumberland last week concerning road work in
Speed Reduction Imposed Along King Street East Community Safety Zones in Cobourg
The Town of Cobourg would like to inform the community of a speed reduction on King Street East from
City of Belleville Names New Deputy Fire Chief
The City of Belleville is pleased to announce the appointment of Kyle Christopher as Deputy Fire Chief. Deputy Chief Christopher
Video – Photo Gallery – Bandit Run 2025 Rolls Through Port Hope and Hamilton Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uph-WFrT0Sg The seventh annual Bandit Run for Make A Wish Canada was another huge success taking place in Port Hope
Video – Photo Gallery – Piping Down The Sun Tradition Continues in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObeNtXZ8qb0 Members of the Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums are continuing their tradition of piping down the sun at Cobourg
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Video – Photo Gallery – Piping Down The Sun Tradition Continues in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObeNtXZ8qb0 Members of the Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums are continuing their tradition of piping down the sun at Cobourg
Videos – Photo Gallery – The Cobourg Busker Festival Takes Over Downtown Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YhVqpjrR2w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzupz5Cm4UI The Cobourg Busker Festival took over downtown Cobourg on Friday, July 18, and Saturday, July 20, 2025. A number of
Video – Photo Gallery – Protest Against Mayor of Cobourg Among Other Things
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GMRAAX0VDU Approximately 20 people showed up in front of Victoria Hall to protest the Cobourg Mayor, violence and protecting the
Video – Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums Visits Seniors Homes for Outdoor Summer Concerts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BanLjB8Ciyc The Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums entertained residents at St. Peter’s Court in Cobourg on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. The
Breaking News – Video – Cobourg Police Investigating Serious Assault
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYkOjGb5svg Cobourg Police continue to investigate a serious assault in the west end of town early Tuesday, July 15, 2025. At
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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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Kodiaks Falls to Excelsiors in Brampton in Major Series Lacrosse Action
The Cobourg Kodiaks lost their fourth straight Major Series Lacrosse game Thursday night 16-9 to the host Brampton Excelsiors. It
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