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Stay-at-Home Order Forces Second Postponement of Art Exhibition
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg Downtown Business Improvement Association announces a second postponement of the Paddle to the “C” self-guided
Local Business Leader Announced as Chair of Upcoming NHH Foundation Capital Campaign
Local business leader and long-time Northumberland County resident, Hank Vandermeer, will serve as Chair for what is set to
Activities Planned in Celebration of Paramedic Services Week in Northumberland County
Paramedic Services Week, which takes place this year from May 23 to 29, is an opportunity to recognize the
Cobourg Police Chief Speaks About COVID Enforcement Concerns
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JAQgKIDp84 In a video interview, Cobourg Police Chief Paul VandeGraaf spoke about a number of issues concerning the downtown including
Justice of the Peace Failed Our Community States Cobourg Police Chief
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkoKm15jJ5I Cobourg Police Chief Paul VandeGraaf is livid that a person who was under house arrest for allegedly committing numerous
Difficult to Tell There Is A Stay-At-Home Order Looking At Victoria Beach in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdTcq8zIggs Looking over some areas locally on Sunday, May 16, 2021 you wouldn’t know there was a Provincewide Stay-At-Home Order. The
Port Hope Police Charge Anglers Under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HU9I4deaxA Port Hope Police charged four men under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act on Saturday, May 15, 2021. Police
Brighton Councilor Says All We Have Is Each Other
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Brighton Councillor Mark Bateman has become quite the deliveryman over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. But
Cobourg Farmers’ Market Draws a Record Number of People
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SIXg2OGyEU The second week of the Cobourg Farmer’s Market was a huge success. In fact, Cobourg Farmers’ Market Manger, Laura Berman
Trading Tickets for Timmies at Anti-Lockdown Protest in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wz_qzRvmUQM Another anti-lockdown protest was held in front of Victoria Hall in Cobourg on Saturday, May 15, 2021. Special Constables didn’t
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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