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Cobourg Council – Marathon Meeting About Beach Reopening Debated
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Because so much has changed since June 1, when closure of the Victoria Park beach took
PHAI – Contract Agreement Ended for Port Hope Harbour Clean-up
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) and Milestone Environmental Contracting Inc. have ended the agreement under which Milestone was performing Port
Calling All Grads – Cobourg Prom Parade Set for Saturday
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TS79xkp9v5M&feature=youtu.be A Cobourg woman has come forward with something special for the grad of the local high schools. Pavanne Hawkes wants
Northumberland Hills Hospital – Staged Return to a “New Normal” Proceeding Steadily
Non-urgent surgeries, procedures and tests have begun to resume at Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH), in step with the regional
Northumberland Hills Hospital Parking Fees To Be Reinstated
Effective Monday, July 6th, parking fees will be reinstated in all Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) parking lots for members
HKPR District Health Unit – New System for Identifying Beach Results
Residents are being reminded that it’s not business as usual if they head out to enjoy the sun, sand
Ontario Introduces New Math Curriculum for Elementary Students
Focus on the Fundamentals will Better Prepare Students for Jobs of the Future The Ontario government released the province's new
Cobourg – West Harbour Closed Due to High E. Coli Levels
The Town of Cobourg would like to advise citizens that the West Harbour has been closed due to large
Ontario – Keep Pets Safe this Summer, Do Not Leave Them in Hot Vehicles
Ontario has toughest penalties in Canada for violations The Ontario government is strongly urging everyone to ensure their pet is
Department of National Defence Releases 2019 Report on Suicide Mortality
On June 22, 2019, the Department of National Defence (DND) released the 2019 Surgeon General Report on Suicide Mortality
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Video – Enjoying the Concert Band of Cobourg in Victoria Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWpdFbVKzGY The Concert Band of Cobourg held their weekly concert in Victoria Park on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Starting at 7:30
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
Library Opens New Branch in Cold Springs
Deputy Mayor Larry Williamson praised the soft launch of a new library branch in Cold Springs at Hamilton Township’s
Rotary Harbourfront Park Fountain Delayed This Summer
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Staff have been working to prep for the installation of a new rubber liner at the
Brenda Whitehead Appointed President & CEO of Peterborough & the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce
Departing Port Hope & District Chamber After 7.5 Years of Leadership The Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce is pleased
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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
Video – Two Drivers Taken Into Custody Following Four-Vehicle Collision in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZAGvswFCKQ Two drivers were taken into custody at the scene of a four vehicle collision in Cobourg on Monday, July
Video – Photo Gallery – Classic Cars Take Over Victoria Park for the Day in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfaZT76Ufg8 One of the largest and longest running car shows took place in Cobourg on Saturday, July 12, 2025. With approximately
Video – Photo Gallery – Emergency Services Team Up for Community Car Wash in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2A-4h2gCaY Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services along with the Port Hope Police Service teamed up for a community car
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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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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
91-Year-Old Achieves Bronze Medal in PickleBall Tournament
Cobourg resident Bob Carson was the oldest athlete of more than 250 participants from across Ontario who competed in