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VIdeo – HKPR District Health Unit – Alderville Can Expect Steep Increase in Vaccines
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csyLWVgICaA&feature=youtu.be By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Alderville First Nation Chief Dave Mowat may feel his community is being slighted now in terms
Fire Damage Estimated at $100,000 to Port Hope Coin Laundry
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gX3ye5Ae068&feature=youtu.be Port Hope Fire Department was dispatched to smoke in a coin wash on Peter Street on Wednesday, March 3,
Ontario Hires 100 Additional Health and Safety Inspectors
New employees will support business inspection blitz during COVID-19 The Ontario government has hired over 100 new occupational health and
“Fill It Forward” Scores a Big Win
(submitted photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s NorthumberlandThe little pebble dropped into a pond sends ripples in ever-growing concentric circles, but entrepreneur
New Funding Supports Municipal Transit Systems
(file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's NorthumberlandNorthumberland municipalities will share $130,809 to help address the financial impacts of COVID-19 on their
CNL Announces General Manager of the Historic Waste Program Management Office
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Markis (Mark) Hughey as General Manager of the
Waterfront Festival and Ribfest Cancelled for Second Year Due to COVID-19
The annual Waterfront Festival and Ribfest are both cancelled for a second year due to COVID-19. The information was
Northumberland County – County Staff Ponder Vaccine Roll-Out
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's NorthumberlandA number of county staff are participating in work groups looking at facets and options of
Golden Plough Lodge is Officially Out of Outbreak
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's NorthumberlandThe Golden Plough Lodge has been out of outbreak since Feb. 5, Administrator Bill Detlor announced
Ontario Provides More Than $1 Billion In Support for Small Business
Funding is Helping Eligible Business Owners Affected by the COVID-19 Restrictions The Ontario government has to-date provided more than $1
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Brighton Councillor Bobbi Wright Announces Bid for Mayor
Brighton Councillor Bobbi Wright has officially entered the race to become the Municipality of Brighton's next mayor, announcing she
OPP Airplane Enforcement Program Takes Flight Over Civic Holiday Weekend
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is committed to saving lives and preventing serious injuries on Ontario's highways. As part
In My Opinion – Enforcement Is a Start — But It Isn’t the Solution
The increased enforcement in Cobourg's parks and surrounding areas over the past few weeks is a positive and welcome
Video – Photo Gallery – A Perfect Summer Evening Along Cobourg’s Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj5errRFCT4 There are summer evenings that seem to capture everything people love about Cobourg, and Wednesday, July 30, 2026, was
Cobourg Rotary Set to Fire Up the Grill for the 18th Annual Ribfest and Music Festival
Get ready for the smell of slow-smoked ribs, the sound of live music, and a weekend packed with family
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Video – Photo Gallery – A Perfect Summer Evening Along Cobourg’s Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj5errRFCT4 There are summer evenings that seem to capture everything people love about Cobourg, and Wednesday, July 30, 2026, was
Video – “We’re Going to Be More Proactive”: Six Weeks Into the Job, Cobourg Police Chief Chris Leather Talks Priorities, Public Safety and the Future
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIY0CNHHH_c When Chris Leather accepted the position as Chief of the Cobourg Police Service, he knew he was stepping into
Video – Cobourg Police Welcomes Return of K-9 Unit After More Than 20 Years
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKxi9_Ly3UY The Cobourg Police Service has officially welcomed back its K-9 unit, marking the return of a specialized policing resource
Video – Photo Gallery – Calder Cup Champion Blake Smith Brings Hockey’s Historic Trophy Home to Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNVQbuAlmI8 For Blake Smith, lifting the Calder Cup in his rookie professional season was a dream come true. But bringing
In My Opinion: A Cobourg Sunset and Life’s Greatest Lesson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xj0AAEEDGI4 There are some things in life that never lose their magic. For me, it's watching the sun disappear beyond Lake
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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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Cobourg Kodiaks Have Must-Win Game Saturday in Owen Sound
The Cobourg Kodiaks can earn their way into the Major Series Lacrosse playoffs with a win in their final
Jacob Hyatt Heading to National Lawn Bowling Championship
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Becoming a provincial champion was years in the making for Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club member Jacob Hyatt. The
New Cougars Coach Derek Smith Wants to Restore Team’s Standing in League and Community
(Derek Smith, left, and Ryan Ramsay, right, pictured in this Cobourg Cougars graphic) Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Derek Smith has coached against
Video – Photo Gallery – Calder Cup Champion Blake Smith Brings Hockey’s Historic Trophy Home to Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNVQbuAlmI8 For Blake Smith, lifting the Calder Cup in his rookie professional season was a dream come true. But bringing
Video – Soccer Fans Turn Pickup Truck into Outdoor Viewing Party in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhpBaIX8LTo A day at the beach in Cobourg didn't stop one group of friends and family from catching one of