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Condemnation and Outrage from Veterans and Politicians Concerning Vandalism to Cobourg Afghanistan Memorial
Condemnation and outrage over the vandalism done to the Cobourg Afghanistan Memorial On Sunday, January 4, 2020 Today’s Northumberland was
Port Hope Ranks Favourably in Crime Severity Index
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland The Port Hope Police Services Board announces that the urban community in that municipality ranks quite
Ontario Supporting Home-Based Food Businesses During COVID-19
Government providing entrepreneurs with a new “How to” guide The Ontario government is supporting home-based food businesses by providing a
Cobourg Woman Welcomed In New Years with Dozens of Others At Outdoor Party in Vancouver
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hu6HtparrD0&feature=youtu.be While other people across Cobourg and the rest of Canada spent mainly a quiet New Year’s Eve, a Cobourg
Northumberland County – COVID-19 Outbreak Declared Over at the Golden Plough Lodge
The COVID-19 outbreak at the Golden Plough Lodge (GPL) has been declared over as of January 3, 2021. The Haliburton,
Breaking News – Senseless Act of Vandalism to Afghanistan Memorial in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmFxFCsWCik A senseless act of vandalism to an Afghanistan Memorial has incensed the people of Cobourg. Today’s Northumberland was first notified
Transport Rolls Into Ditch On Highway 401 in Alnwick/Haldimand Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tjh-jY50svQ&feature=youtu.be A transport truck rolled onto its side early Saturday morning on January 2, 2021. At approximately 4 a.m. the transport
Transport Rolls Into Ditch On Highway 401 West of Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpaFlpwi6Hk&feature=youtu.be A transport truck flipped on its side along Highway 401 just west of Cobourg on Saturday, January 2, 2021. At
Northumberland OPP Conduct RIDE Program in Hamilton Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6TmN7RUA8w&feature=youtu.be Members of Northumberland OPP conducted a RIDE program on Saturday, January 2, 2021. Officers set up at various locations in
Beautiful Day for a Walk or Ski In Northumberland Forest
It was a picturesque winters day to be on the trails of Northumberland on Saturday, January 2, 2021. Numerous vehicles
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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