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Cougars Increase Point Streak in 2OT Loss to Stouffville
By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg Cougars squandered a two-goal lead Wednesday night, but collected a point for the seventh
Cobourg’s Miedema Acquired by Kingston Frontenacs in Shane Wright Trade
By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland For the second time within a few days, a Northumberland hockey player has been a key
Cobourg Cougars Edged by Huskies in OT; Host Stouffville Wednesday Night
By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland A battle between two of the top teams in the Ontario Junior Hockey League's South-East Conference
Beck Dealt to Petes in OHL Trade After Capturing World Junior Gold
Photo Courtesy Toronto Maple Leafs and Team Canada By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland Port Hope's Owen Beck played what turned out to
PJHL Prospects Game Rescheduled to January 14
By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland A number of local junior C players will compete in the Provincial Junior Hockey League's South
Breaking News – Owen Beck Added to Canada’s World Junior Championship Roster
Hockey Canada photo from Twitter (@HockeyCanada) By Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Port Hope’s Owen Beck has been added to Canada’s roster at
U18 AA Nighthawks to Play Swedish Hockey Team Monday in Port Hope
By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland With a new year underway, the Northumberland Nighthawks U18 AA team will face some international competition before
Five Cougars Named to OJHL All-Star, Prospect games
By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg Cougars will be well-represented during the Ontario Junior Hockey League's festivities for top players
Crosby Mercer Featured in Maple Leafs Next Gen Videos
By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland Port Hope's Crosby Mercer didn't get to watch Thursday afternoon's Next Gen game between the Toronto
Reist, Barone Return for Cougars in Win Over Patriots
By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland Fresh off earning silver with Canada East at the World Junior A Challenge in Cornwall, Andy
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Expanded Weekend Hours for Warming Room Continue in Response to Extreme Cold
With continued extreme cold forecast for this weekend, Northumberland County, in collaboration with the Town of Cobourg By-law Services,
Brighton to Hold Watch Party for Olympian Hallie Clarke
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Brighton native Hallie Clarke is getting set to compete at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in
Video – Photo Gallery – Finding Peace Along Cobourg’s Lakeshore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPW8GOavN1s More people seem to be enjoying leisurely walks along the west breakwall in Cobourg. On Wednesday, February 4, 2026 a
Video – Chilly Night for Residents of Port Hope Apartment Building With No Power
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugAn9FZoYCg An apartment building in Port Hope was without power for most of the night starting on Wednesday, February 4,
In My Opinion – Firefighters Should Have Been Dispatched to Medical Emergency
A rare site took place on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 in Bewdley as an air ambulance
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Video – Photo Gallery – In My Opinion – Be Proud Northumberland County – Be Canadian Proud
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbygVjlGUiM Since Afghanistan, Northumberland County residents have lined the bridges along the Highway of Heroes paying their respects to our
Video – Photo Gallery – Enjoying The Beauty of a Canadian Winter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46kF_KhdXxY Stunningly beautiful sunset on Sunday, February 1, 2026 in Cobourg. It’s been a truly Canadian winter with the pure white
Video – Photo Gallery – 34th Annual Polar Plunge Raises Funds for Campbellford Memorial Hospital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5yy1gvZE-o The 34th annual Polar Plunge was held on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in support of Campbellford Memorial Hospital. Approximately $40,000
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – At Least 20 People Displaced Following Apartment Fire in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peFOiCS_HBw Officials are still trying to account for everyone after a Northumberland County Housing Corporation apartment complex was destroyed by
Video – Photo Gallery – Chilly Sunset Along the Lakeshore in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBYsaEqePA0 Cold warnings once again as the area goes into a deep freeze on Friday, January 30, 2026. Another beautiful sunset
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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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Brighton to Hold Watch Party for Olympian Hallie Clarke
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Brighton native Hallie Clarke is getting set to compete at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in
West Northumberland Curling Club Member Competing at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Kristina (Adams) Brauch of the West Northumberland Curling Club is set to play for Team Newfoundland and Labrador at
Local Players in OHL U16 Showcase in Peterborough This Week
Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan will compete Tuesday and Wednesday at the Ontario Hockey League’s U16 Top Prospects Showcase
Current Competes at World Cross Country Running Championships, Signs Nike Contract
Kate Current, originally from Precious Corners just north of Cobourg, competed for Canada in the mixed relay at the
Cobourg Cougars Head Into New Year with Lengthy Losing Streak
The Cobourg Cougars junior A hockey club will look to reverse its fortunes after the calendar flips to 2026. Following