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Local Band in the Running for National Music Competition
Northern Hearts, an up and coming folk-rock duo from Cobourg, is in the running for CBC Searchlight. The yearly
Help La Jeunesse Youth Orchestra Celebrate 20-Year Milestone
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland The La Jeunesse Youth Orchestra is having a milestone season this year, board president Jackie Nicholls says,
Premier’s Council on Improving Healthcare and Ending Hallway Medicine Releases First Report
The Premier's Council on Improving Healthcare and Ending Hallway Medicine is releasing its first report, providing an overview of
Ontario’s Health and Safety Training Heading to 21st Century
Online training will save Ontario businesses approximately $5,000,000 The Ontario government is working to reduce burdens on job creators, as
Ontario Government Launches Consultations to Modernize Real Estate Laws
Ontario Reviews Real Estate and Business Brokers Act for the first time in 15 years Ontario's Government is working for
Northumberland County Withdraws Bid to Host 2019 Ontario Indigenous Summer Games
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Northumberland County council voted at its Jan. 30 meeting to withdraw the bid it made in partnership
Northumberland County Supports Extension of GO Service
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Northumberland County council reiterated its support for a Go Rail service extension to Bowmanville in response to
Northumberland County Puts Safety First At Event Venue
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Northumberland County's support of two youth- and family-oriented events is endangered because of safety concerns that are
Northumberland County Recognizes 66 Long-Serving Employees
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Dozens of long-serving Northumberland County employees and new retirees were recognized at the Jan. 30 county council
Northumberland County Taxes To Rise 2.27%
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Northumberland County council has determined that its levy increase for the 2019 taxation year will be 2.27%. This
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Video – CASARA Members Train in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcMtPSQ5Bjg A group of search and rescue volunteers from across Ontario and Quebec were in Cobourg over the weekend focusing
Video – Sprints Highlight a Night of Racing at Brighton Speedway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OE_JAaqROtQ Chilly evening at Brighton Speedway, but lots of action on the track on Saturday, May 31, 2025. Among the action
Video – Delayed New Year’s Eve Fireworks Over Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Kx7T-5hufE The New Year’s Eve fireworks finally took flight over Cobourg on Saturday, May 31, 2025. Due to inclement weather on
Exclusive – Video – MPP Says Northumberland County’s Court Action Against Cobourg is Complete Waste of Taxpayer’s Money
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZ9QmLA6G0Y “It’s a complete waste of taxpayer resources,” said Northumberland-Peterborough South MPP David Piccini. This comes after the news earlier this
Special Day for Local Author Shane Peacock
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland May 30 was a great day for local author Shane Peacock, when it
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Former Transition House in Cobourg Up For Sale
The former Transition House located at 10 Chapel Street is officially up for sale in Cobourg. The property is listed
Video – Volunteer Members with OCEAP Train in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A--jHB46SIs Lost in the woods and yelling for help hoping you'll be found. That scenario, along with others took place on
Video – Neighbouring Fire Departments Get Hands On Extrication Training
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMYwh0-WSR4 Cobourg and Hamilton Township Fire Services spent Friday, May 24, 2025 practicing extrication training at Chadwick’s Towing Yard. Hamilton Township
Video – Proud Parents Show Off Their Young at Nawautin Sanctuary
After what seemed like a long wait, at least seven cygnets came into this world on Monday, May 19,
Video – Always Something New at Nawautin Sanctuary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaabYyHL6iw There is no rush when watching natures creatures. Nawautin Sanctuary always has something new to see - it just takes
- Crime
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 – Sprints Highlight a Night of Racing at Brighton Speedway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OE_JAaqROtQ Chilly evening at Brighton Speedway, but lots of action on the track on Saturday, May 31, 2025. Among the action
Wakely Advances with Barrie Colts in OHL Playoffs
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Port Hope’s Dalyn Wakely and the Barrie Colts have advanced to the Ontario Hockey League’s Eastern
Wakely and Miedema to Meet in Game 7 with OHL Clubs
(Photo gallery) The second-round Ontario Hockey League playoff series between the Kingston Frontenacs and Barrie Colts is heading to a
Local Players Facing Off in OHL Playoff Series
Cobourg’s Ethan Miedema of the Kingston Frontenacs and Port Hope’s Dalyn Wakely of the Barrie Colts are currently squaring
Video – 17th Annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxPUhl56_Ck The 17th annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament kicked off on Friday night at the Jack Burger Sports