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Agri-Food Venture Centre recognized for support of ag community with $15,000 from Farm Credit Canada
Cobourg, ON – April 18, 2018 – The Ontario Agri-Food Venture Centre (OAFVC) has been recognized as a ‘key
Ford Nation Rolls Into Cobourg
Ford Nation came to Cobourg on Wednesday, April 18, 2018. Doug Ford`s bus met with approximately 300 supporters in the
Lowering Wait Times in Ontario Hospitals
Historic Investments and Innovative Programs Making Better Care Available to Patients Faster Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne was at Sunnybrook Health
Responsibility for Abandoned Ice Hut Up For Grabs
The responsibility for removing a partially submerged ice hut on Rice Lake seems to be anyone’s guess. Ice huts were
Fair Wages to Protect Workers
April 17, 2018 New Legislation Would Enable Minimum Pay Rates for Private-Sector Contractors Ontario will introduce legislation today that would ensure
Natural Gas Leak Shuts Down Elgin Street Following Collision In Cobourg
A two vehicle collision in Cobourg ruptured a natural gas line on Elgin Street East. The collision happened just after
Waste and recycling collection disrupted due to weather conditions
Cobourg, ON – April 16, 2018 – Please be advised that curbside collection of waste and recyclables for some residents
Service Fees For Cobourg Police
Subject: Service Fees The Cobourg Police Services Board recently reviewed the fee structure for many services provided to the community.
Not Your Typical Spring Day In Cobourg
It wasn't your typical Spring day in Cobourg as an ice storm hit the area. Salters and sanders did their
Ontario Investing in Local Projects and Creating Opportunity in Alnwick/Haldimand
TODAY'S NORTHUMBERLAND Cecilia Nasmith Northumberland-Quinte West MPP Lou Rinaldi (left) and Ontario Trillium Foundation volunteer Jamie Simmons (right) present Alnwick-Haldimand
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Northumberland County Council Approves Trailer Purchase for Warming Room
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Though questions remain about the warming room proposed for 2026-2027, Northumberland County councillors agreed at this
Celebrate Father’s Day Weekend with Free Fishing
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Fish for free across Ontario on June 20 and 21 This Father’s Day weekend, Ontario is inviting
Northumberland County Finances are Losing Flexibility
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Presenting Northumberland County's draft 2025 financial statement to county council this week, Director of Finance Matthew
Township of Alnwick/Haldimand Announces Canada Day Celebration
Residents and visitors are invited to join the celebration of Canada’s 159th Birthday on Sunday, June 28, 2026, beginning
Up Next at the Capitol: Born to be Bad: The Villains of Broadway
A hero is only as good as their villain. From the evildoers we adore to the scoundrels we love to
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Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – Suspicious Fire at Former File Factory in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGaJ3adHi4A Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services responded to a suspicious fire at the former file factory on Cavan Street
Video – Photo Gallery – Thousands Attend North America’s Largest Historical Military Show at Canadian Tank Museum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6r4g189TDiQ The largest historical military show in North America drew thousands of visitors from around the world to Oshawa over
Video – Photo Gallery – Brighton Speedway: Racing Is a Way of Life for the Rinaldi Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiH46-vtIK8 Racing is more than a Saturday night event for the Rinaldi family — it's a way of life. As owners
Video – Photo Gallery – Five Hours with the Lawrence Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzBSeZ7ouhw Sometimes you don't intend to spend five hours working on a story — it just happens. Yesterday's event wasn't really
Video – Photo Gallery – Tall Ship St. Lawrence II Leaves Cobourg Harbour Heading for Hamilton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGwARJvrrZE The tall ship, St. Lawrence II bid farewell to Cobourg Harbour on Thursday, June 11, 2026 on its way
- 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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Lauchlan Whelan Drafted by Windsor Spitfires
Cobourg’s Lauchlan Whelan was a first round pick Friday night at the 2026 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection draft
Municipality of Port Hope Receives $158,200 from Jays Care Foundation
At a Blue Jays watch party yesterday, Port Hope baseball fans, young athletes and community members received exciting news:
Video – Photo Gallery – Toronto Blue Jays Rally to Beat the Baltimore Orioles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-h87bX5jdU Over 41,000 people watched the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at the
Local Players Win Memorial Cup With Kitchener Rangers
(Pictured in graphic: Jared Woolley, top, Andrew MacNiel, bottom) Two Northumberland County hockey players are Memorial Cup champions after helping
Cobourg will still have junior A Cougars due to simultaneous OJHL franchise relocations
The Ontario Junior Hockey Hockey announced the simultaneous relocation of two member franchises Friday, including the Cobourg Cougars, ahead