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Stubborn Fire At Belden Cobourg Plant
A stubborn fire kept Cobourg firefighters busy at a local factory on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Shortly
Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment Cadet Corps 88 Holds Winter Field Exercise
Over the weekend the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment Cadet Corps 88 held a winter field
Northumberland OPP Out On The Trails
Northumberland OPP were out on the snowmobile trails over the holiday weekend. Constable Jeff LaPorte and Sgt. Pat Toms were
UPDATE – Escaped Prisoner Meets His Match After Woman Slugs Him In Cobourg
Male Escapes Police Custody (NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) - On Sunday February 17, 2019 at approximately 1:00 pm
Person Injured Following Snowmobile Rollover On Rice Lake
A man was taken to hospital with possible serious injuries following a snowmobile accident on Rice Lake on Saturday,
Upstoppable Tracy “If You Have No Excuses You Have No Limits”
Tracy Schmitt was born a four-way amputee and hasn’t stopped pushing boundaries ever since. Unstoppable Tracy is an international speaker
Cuts To Autism Protest In Front of MPP Piccini’s Port Hope Office
Approximately 30 people came out to protest the announced cuts to the Ontario Autism Program announced by MPP Lisa
Northumberland Transportation Gets a Boost
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Northumberland-Peterborough South MPP David Piccini has announced that Northumberland will receive $979,946 in support from the provincial
“Love for Lucy” at Beatrice Strong Public School In Port Hope
Left to Right: Riley Nixon, Connor Waddington, Landon Clark, Francis McGriskin and Alexis Caniff A student from Beatrice Strong Public
Ontario Adds New Rest Area on Highway 401
The Ontario Government is improving road safety along Highway 401 with the opening of a new rest area for
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Cobourg Kodiaks Clinch Major Series Lacrosse Playoff Spot
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Kodiaks are headed to the Major Series Lacrosse playoffs after rallying for a 7-5 victory
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Yacht Club Hosts 2026 North American 8 Metre Championships
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmhiZAlL47s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMHLPZF0R2M The best 8 Metre yachts in North America have arrived in Cobourg as the 2026 North American 8 Metre
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
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Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Yacht Club Hosts 2026 North American 8 Metre Championships
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmhiZAlL47s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMHLPZF0R2M The best 8 Metre yachts in North America have arrived in Cobourg as the 2026 North American 8 Metre
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
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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 Clinch Major Series Lacrosse Playoff Spot
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Kodiaks are headed to the Major Series Lacrosse playoffs after rallying for a 7-5 victory
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