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Mercer Scores OT Winner as Cougars Edge Patriots
By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland Kallaway Mercer scored his second goal of the game in overtime to salvage a win for
Cougars Edged in OT by OJHL-Leading Jr. Canadiens
By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland After a tying goal late in regulation time, the Toronto Jr. Canadiens defeated the visiting Cobourg
Cobourg Cougars Win Big in Oakville
By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland After trailing by one goal after one period of play, the Cobourg Cougars scored eight times unanswered
Port Hope Panthers Fall to Undefeated Napanee
By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland The Port Hope Panthers are still searching for their first win of the Provincial Junior Hockey
Beck Signs Entry Level Contract with Montreal Canadiens
(Montreal Canadiens Twitter photo) By Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland After a strong showing in the NHL pre-season, Port Hope’s Owen Beck has
Cobourg Cougars Earn 6-2 Win Over Trenton
The Cobourg Cougars jumped out to a four-goal lead and went on to defeat the visiting Trenton Golden Hawks
Panthers Drop Home Opener After OT Loss the Previous Night
By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland The game was tied midway through the first period before five straight goals the rest of
Cobourg Cougars Blank Mississauga 7-0
The Cobourg Cougars won for the sixth time in the past seven games with a shutout over the visiting
Gallo Running Skill Sessions for Minor Soccer Players
By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland Cobourg resident Adrian Gallo believes his experience playing pro and semi-pro soccer, including in Spain, New
Cobourg Cougars Host Mississauga Friday Night
The Cobourg Cougars will play their fifth of six straight games in their own rink on Friday night. Two of
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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