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Cobourg Councillor Achieves Long-Deferred Dream
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland While 2020 may not go down as a happy year for many, Cobourg Councillor Adam Bureau
Tim Hortons In Colborne Temporarily Closed Due to the “Evolving Health Situation”
Video (12) Tim Hortons November 30, 2020 - YouTube A sign on the door of the Tim Hortons in Colborne is
Update – Cameco – Negative Results Following Onsite COVID-19 Rapid Testing
In response to the three confirmed cases of COVID-19 at Cameco Fuel Manufacturing in Port Hope which were identified
Update – Charges Withdrawn Against Cobourg Woman Who Refused To Identify Herself On Beach
A Cobourg woman who was charged with obstructing a peace officer earlier this year on Victoria beach has had
Ontario Providing Additional Financial Support for Young Learners
Starting today families can apply for the funding online The Ontario government is again providing financial relief for families facing
Campbellford Family Gives Back After Tragedy
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland The arms of the Campbellford community warmly embraced the Wellman family this fall after their daughter
Government of Ontario Honours Retiring Port Hope Deputy Police Chief
Video of Presentation (11) Deputy Darren Strongman November 27, 2020 - YouTube Representatives from the Province of Ontario including MPP David
Christmas Theme Once Again in Port Hope’s Memorial Park
Video (9) Port Hope Christmas Lights November 28, 2020 - YouTube The lights in Port Hope’s Memorial Park are lit for
Alnwick/Haldimand Township Fire Department Association Top Fundraiser in Canada for Movember
Video of Polar Bear Plunge (9) Firefighter Movember Polar Plunge November 29, 2020 - YouTube Alnwick/Haldimand Township Fire Department Association is
Medicine Shoppe Helps Out Movember Campaign for Alnwick/Haldimand Township Fire Department
Owner of The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy in Cobourg, Leisa Barrett donated $1,000 to Alnwick/Haldimand Township Fire Department for their
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Port Hope Mayor to Introduce Budget at January 20 Council Meeting
After taking a collaborative approach first with a traditional format, Port Hope Mayor Olena Hankivsky will introduce her budget
Video – Photo Gallery – Highway 401 Seems to Be A “Free For All” After Another Emergency Services Vehicle Was Hit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7simHNn2FpA For the third time in less than a year an emergency services vehicle was struck on Highway 401 in
Video – Photo Gallery – So Much To Do In A Winter Paradise
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faeSC1QkUDA There was so much to do in a Canadian winter paradise on Thursday, January 15, 2026 in the Cobourg
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,
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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