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Tree Saved From The Chopping Block On Chipping Park In Cobourg
Happy news for one person who was worried about a tree being removed in Cobourg.A sign taped to a
Ontario Takes Immediate Action to Protect Electricity Supply
Proposed legislation would protect the health and safety of Ontarians this winterOntario's Government is introducing legislation that will prevent
New Impaired Driving Laws In Ontario
With Part 2 of Bill C-46 coming into effect tomorrow (December 18, 2018), the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will
Northumberland Hills Hospital Gets Four Extra Beds For Flu Season
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s NorthumberlandBecause one patient left in the hallway is too many, Northumberland-Peterborough South MPP David Piccini said Monday,
Port Hope Area Initiative Work Continues Along Shoreline
Work continues during the Port Hope Area Initiative involving the cleanup of approximately 1.2 million cubic metres of historic
Northumberland OPP Toy Drive A Huge Success
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) hosted a toy drive from November 19, 2018 to December
“Fill The Fire Truck” Best Ever!
The Port Hope Firefighters Association’s Annual Toy and Gift Drive was the most successful event they’ve ever had thanks
Fundraising For Fare Share With Santa In Port Hope
The fourth annual Seasonal Annual Drop-Off Location at 77 Princess Street had a special visitor on Saturday. Santa Claus dropped
Babes In Toyland Brings People Together To Make A Difference At Christmas
It was the 7th year for Babes in Toyland at the Woodlawn Inn in Cobourg on Wednesday, December 12,
County Council Hears 2019 Budget Outline
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s NorthumberlandNorthumberland County treasurer Glenn Dees took the floor at county council this week to paint the broad
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Video – Work Continues Removing Debris from Former File Factory in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fR1HIP7jfY Work continues on August 1, 2025, with work crews mobilizing at 121 Cavan Street (former File Factory) for the
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg’s Sandcastle Festival Gets Underway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-F-ND1_hpnM The Cobourg Sandcastle Festival is off and running along Victoria Beach. The Master Sculptor’s arrived and began their artwork along
Video – Photo Gallery – Learning About Trees And What They Give Us at CR Gummow
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5M9ozAXObs It was a celebration of elder trees at CR Gummow School in Cobourg on Saturday, July 26, 2025. It was
27th Annual Friends for Life Bike Rally Stops in Port Hope on Sunday
The 27th annual Friends for Life Bike Rally, one of Canada’s longest distance charity cycling events starts on Sunday,
Debris Removal Starting Today at Former File Factory in Port Hope
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Starting on July 31, 2025, residents will see crews mobilizing at 121 Cavan Street (former File
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Video – Photo Gallery – Aquino Weekend Brings Visitors to Canadian Tank Museum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4sAV7Wseac The Canadian Tank Museum held their annual Aquino Tank Weekend in Oshawa. The event is billed as the largest historical
Video – Photo Gallery – Protesting Homelessness Gets Heated in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwrsBeiYsDY A protest against housing got just as heated as the weather in downtown Cobourg on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Chance
Video – Photo Gallery – Piping Down The Sun Tradition Continues in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObeNtXZ8qb0 Members of the Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums are continuing their tradition of piping down the sun at Cobourg
Videos – Photo Gallery – The Cobourg Busker Festival Takes Over Downtown Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YhVqpjrR2w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzupz5Cm4UI The Cobourg Busker Festival took over downtown Cobourg on Friday, July 18, and Saturday, July 20, 2025. A number of
Video – Photo Gallery – Protest Against Mayor of Cobourg Among Other Things
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GMRAAX0VDU Approximately 20 people showed up in front of Victoria Hall to protest the Cobourg Mayor, violence and protecting the
- 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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Major Series Lacrosse season over for Cobourg Kodiaks
Six straight losses to conclude the regular season eliminated the Cobourg Kodiaks from Major Series Lacrosse playoff contention. The final
Kodiaks Falls to Excelsiors in Brampton in Major Series Lacrosse Action
The Cobourg Kodiaks lost their fourth straight Major Series Lacrosse game Thursday night 16-9 to the host Brampton Excelsiors. It
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