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First Leg Of Highway of Heroes HonouRun Completed
Cornwall resident Ian Callan completed the first leg of his 158 kilometre, Highway of Heroes HonouRun on October 26,
Ontario Commemorating Canadian Heroes
Press Release Ontario Announces Design Firm and Consultation Panel for Afghanistan War Memorial The Ontario government is announcing the next steps
Statement by Attorney General Doug Downey on the Opioid Crisis
On September 17, 2019, Attorney General Doug Downey issued the following statement regarding Purdue Pharma: "In May, the Ontario government
All-Candidates Forum on Environmental Issues in Cobourg
In 2015 the term Extinction Rebellion did not exist, nor had anyone heard of a Swedish girl named Greta
Provincial Progressive Conservative Membership Appreciation Dinner Held In Victoria Park
A Provincial Progressive Conservative membership appreciation dinner was held at the Lions Pavilion in Victoria Park in Cobourg on
Ontario Launching Program to Fund Out-of-Country Dialysis Services
Press Release New Program Coincides with Wind Down of Inefficient Out-of-Country Travellers Program Every Ontarian deserves the opportunity to safely travel
Shooting Down A Roadway Costs Kenora Man $4,500 And A Two-Year Licence Suspension
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry conservation officers want to remind everyone that unsafe hunting practices like shooting
Ontario Provincial Police Hand Out Over 8,000 Traffic Citations On Holiday Weekend
Thousands of drivers throughout the province chose to be issued traffic citations rather than be the safe motorists the
Governments of Canada and Ontario Supporting Honey Bee Health
Funding helps Ontario beekeepers address stress factors affecting bee health and improve their business The Governments of Canada and Ontario
Ontario Invests in Specialized Disaster Search and Rescue Teams
Press Release Ontario's government is keeping communities safe by investing $2.5 million for municipal Urban Search and Rescue, Chemical, Biological,
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Exclusive – Potential Ambulance Service Reductions in Peterborough County Could Impact Northumberland County
Potential reductions in ambulance services in Peterborough County during a labour dispute could result in increased demands on neighbouring
Video – Photo Gallery – 598 Sabre Squadron Cadets Stand Vigil at Cobourg Cenotaph Ahead of Remembrance Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pc_LqbYhs24 Approximately 25 members of the 598 Sabre Squadron Royal Canadian Air Cadets took part in a solemn vigil at
Peterborough County – Essential Ambulance Services Agreement Reached
The County and CUPE Local 4911 signed an Essential Ambulance Services Agreement (EASA) on Friday, November 6. The EASA sets
Four in Five Canadian Drivers See Winter Tires as Essential for Safer Driving
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Winter tires remain an important investment despite the rising cost of living; fewer relying on all-season
Cobourg Mayor’s Office to Establish Virtual Community Ideas Bank in 2027
Cobourg residents will have a new opportunity to share their ideas, suggestions and thoughts about the community when the
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Exclusive – Northumberland County CAO Letter to Cobourg Mayor Raises Questions About Operations at 310 Division Street
(Photos from public meeting at Trinity United Church on November 5, 2026) Today’s Northumberland seeks confirmation of authenticity of letter
Video – Photo Gallery – Alderville First Nation Honours Veterans at Annual Armistice Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFx6ku9EzjI Veterans, community members, dignitaries and representatives from across the region gathered Sunday, November 8, 2026, as Alderville First Nation
Video – Photo Gallery – Whelan Enjoys Special Homecoming as Windsor Spitfires Defeat Peterborough Petes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqon0q5FhmA For 16-year-old Lauchlan Whelan, Thursday night was about as close to playing in his hometown arena as he could
Video – Photo Gallery – CN Freight Train Strikes Commercial Truck East of Brighton, Causing Major Rail Disruption
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiuSYd5pCjw There were no injuries, but video capturing the collision is disturbing after a CN freight train struck a commercial
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg’s Largest Christmas Tree Arrives Along Waterfront Ahead of Christmas Magic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0m0Seg-vOUY Christmas is beginning to take shape along Cobourg’s waterfront as the town’s largest Christmas tree was put into place
- 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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Cougars Rally to Defeat Toronto Warriors on the Road
Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg Cougars overcame a two-goal deficit in the first period to defeat the host Toronto Warriors
Video – Photo Gallery – Whelan Enjoys Special Homecoming as Windsor Spitfires Defeat Peterborough Petes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqon0q5FhmA For 16-year-old Lauchlan Whelan, Thursday night was about as close to playing in his hometown arena as he could
West Northumberland U15 BB Wild win host Halloween Havoc tournament
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The West Northumberland Wild U15 BB team captured the division championship at its host Halloween Havoc tournament
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Remain Undefeated After Hard-Fought Battle Against Brighton Vikings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMgboo5XFgU The Northumberland Stars kept their undefeated record intact Friday night, October 23, after defeating the Brighton Vikings in a
Cobourg Cougars Drop Dukes to Continue Strong Play
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland After tallying eight goals during a road win Saturday in Aurora, the Cobourg Cougars netted nine more