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Health Unit Media Scrum – MOH Shares a Great Percentage and a Serious Warning
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Two big highlights emerged from this week's Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit media scrum
Cobourg Police – EMCPA Tickets Issued Resulting from Noise Complaint
On the evening of Tuesday, May 18, 2021, police received a noise complaint from a resident reporting multiplecars gathered
Ontario Making it Easier to Report Polluters
New online tool will allow the public to report an incident when and where they see it The Ontario government
Ontario Expediting Process to File Criminal Charges
Expansion of eIntake platform will allow police to spend more time fighting crime The Ontario government is expanding the use
Cobourg Council – Special Emergency Council Meeting Regarding Cobourg Beach
The Town of Cobourg would like to inform residents that Mayor John Henderson has called a Special Emergency Council
Port Hope Firefighters Respond to Trailer Fire in Welcome
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49YV9OVlx2s Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services responded to a vehicle fire in Welcome on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. At approximately
Cobourg’s Finest Helps Young Angler After His Fishing Gear Was Stolen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiYsuke3XrE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iqhq5ZoDjhk&t=68s A member of the Cobourg Police Service and area businesses helped a young angler get back to the sport
Cobourg Hosts Address by Paralympic Medalist for AccessAbility Week
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Town of Cobourg announces a line-up of virtual events – including a distinguished keynote speaker
Port Hope Wins Exciting Research Opportunity
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Municipality of Port Hope has announced its selection by Toronto-based non-profit Community Researchers to participate
HKPR District Health Unit Investigating Concerns About Cobourg Farmers’ Market
The Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit has clarified somewhat what is and isn’t permitted at the Cobourg
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Downtown Closures Announced for Next Week in Cobourg
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Town of Cobourg announces intermittent downtown lane, sidewalk and street closures for Monday and Tuesday,
Video – Cobourg Man Charged After Window at Victoria Hall Smashed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ybYTtDJ2mE A Cobourg man is facing charges after a front window of Victoria Hall was broke on Monday January 12,
New Golden Plough Lodge Nearing Completion – Hopefully
If things go right, residents will be in the new Golden Plough Lodge before the summer. Residents and family members
Brighton’s Mayoral Budget Adopted for 2026, Representing a Residential Tax Increase of 4.9%
This budget represents the first time operating under the Strong Mayor, Building Homes Act, 2022 (Bill 3) and the
Video – Driver Has Directional Issues in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwIAIp5DZ88 The driver of a vehicle in Cobourg seemed to have a bit of directional issues on Tuesday, January 13,
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Video – Photo Gallery – Memorable Wedding Photos on Cobourg Pier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7EBaPJOqFk It was a beautiful day for a wedding on Friday, January 9, 2026 in Cobourg. A Peterborough couple came down
Video – Photo Gallery – Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto Is More Than Aquatic Life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQpReEJ-A8M There was much more than just aquatic life at Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto on Friday, January 9, 2026. Walking into
Video – Photo Gallery – What A Difference A Day Makes for Toronto Skyline
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLhcUxFr0S0 With weather changing daily, so does the skyline of Toronto. Over the course of Friday and Saturday, Today’s Northumberland was
Video – Photo Gallery – Encapsulating Wonder of Mother Nature
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75ybcjd5CBU The encapsulating beauty of the sun setting along Lake Ontario draws people in the summer and winter. Thursday (January 8,
Video – Photo Gallery – Snow Cleared from Downtown Cobourg Overnight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYPrUS11zsQ A fleet of construction vehicles including a grader, dump trucks and more rolled into downtown Cobourg shortly after midnight
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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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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
OJHL Prospect Series will have games in Cobourg and Feature Local Players
Rosters were announced recently for the Zach Hyman Ontario Junior Hockey League Prospect Series and feature a number of