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Cobourg Cougars Announce New Head Coach and General Manager
By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg Cougars once again have a new head coach and general manager. Just days after a
West Northumberland Wild Conclude Season with Year End Banquet and Awards Ceremony
The West Northumberland Wild concluded the 2021/2022 season with their year end banquet and awards ceremony at the Cobourg
Sport of Wind Foiling Catching On
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjaIAAA2BDc The sport of wind foiling seems to be catching on in the area. Wind foiling has a much smaller sail
Jr. Canadiens Defeat Cobourg Cougars in Conference Final
By Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Cougars' playoff run has come to an end. Four unanswered goals in the second period,
Last Call for Applications for Ross Quigley Youth in Sport Award
By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland Ross Quigley's legacy in local sports will never be forgotten. Quigley, who passed away in December, was
Sports Spotlight with Jeff Gard – Interview with Brad Gushue and WNCC junior curler Theodore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBA6i4Zyqy4 Theodore, a junior curler from the West Northumberland Curling Club, joined Jeff Gard on his Sports Spotlight show this
Sports Spotlight with Jeff Gard – Interview with St. Mary rugby players Grace Jenkins, Andrex Kellar and Sawyer Graves
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wphHyadkncw Jeff Gard was joined on his Sports Spotlight show this week on Northumberland 89.7 FM by three accomplished rugby players
Cougars Force Game 4 Against Jr. Canadiens Friday at CCC
By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland Down 2-0 in the best-of-five series and also 2-0 early in Game 3, the Cobourg Cougars
Cougars Facing Elimination in Conference Final Against Jr. Canadiens
By Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Cougars will need to take a one-game-at-a-time approach to get back into their Ontario
Cougars Success Extends Beyond the Ice
Photo - In addition to being the director of business operations for the Cobourg Cougars, Erika Seggie and her
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Video – A Number of People Enjoy the First Day of 2026 on Rice Lake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ph_EeQ-r_kY Beautiful day to start the year on Rice Lake, just off Bewdley on January 1, 2026. Two anglers took the
Video – Photo Gallery – Special Moments for Father and Son on Caroline Street Rink
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PF36rjnqj5Y A number of people took the opportunity to enjoy the Caroline Street Rink in Port Hope on the first
First Baby of the New Year Born at Northumberland Hills Hospital
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) has welcomed its first baby of the new year! Born to Hayley Boivin and Nate Hladysh
Video – Group of Cobourg Friends Start 2026 Off with a Polar Dip
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiTGifh_s28 A group of friends started the year off taking a brief dip in Lake Ontario on January 1, 2026. Cobourg
Video – Photo Gallery – First Night Celebrations in Cobourg Kick Off The New Year
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XY6b765MCE0 It was a beautiful winter’s evening to celebrate Cobourg’s First Night Celebrations on December 31, 2025. There were so many
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Video – A Number of People Enjoy the First Day of 2026 on Rice Lake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ph_EeQ-r_kY Beautiful day to start the year on Rice Lake, just off Bewdley on January 1, 2026. Two anglers took the
Video – Photo Gallery – Special Moments for Father and Son on Caroline Street Rink
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PF36rjnqj5Y A number of people took the opportunity to enjoy the Caroline Street Rink in Port Hope on the first
Video – Photo Gallery – First Night Celebrations in Cobourg Kick Off The New Year
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XY6b765MCE0 It was a beautiful winter’s evening to celebrate Cobourg’s First Night Celebrations on December 31, 2025. There were so many
Video – Photo Gallery – Picturesque Sunset Along Cobourg Pier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGvmUXvkOTw The wind was whipping up Lake Ontario, but it was a beautiful sunset on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 in
Video – Photo Gallery – Special Guests Brought In for St. Peter’s Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXFjjyYkBOI There were a few extra guests at the St. Peter’s Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service in Cobourg. To be precise,
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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 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
Port Hope’s Owen Beck Scores First NHL Goal
(Photo courtesy of Montreal Canadiens) In his 21st NHL game, Port Hope’s Owen Beck scored the first goal of his
OJHL Prospect Series will have games in Cobourg and Feature Local Players
Rosters were announced recently for the Zach Hyman Ontario Junior Hockey League Prospect Series and feature a number of
Oshawa FireWolves of the NLL Sign Contract with Defenseman Kyle Rubisch
The Oshawa FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) have agreed to a one-year contract with defenseman Kyle Rubisch,
Video – Mayor Enjoys a Round of Disc Golf in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGuQoOGRDD8 Although he was beat by a rookie, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland enjoyed a round of disc golf in Cobourg