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Signs of Summer A Bit Early in Cobourg
Photos by Chance Brown A sign that summer is closer is the Rotary Waterfront Park being installed on Wednesday, May
Tree Concerns Addressed Along Abbott Boulevard in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjV78b6f-SE An engineering technician with the Town of Cobourg assures residents of Abbott Boulevard they are taking every precaution the
Driver Charged With Careless Driving After Vehicle Strikes Hydro Pole
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O27cfIdt6L8 The driver of a pickup truck was charged with careless driving after colliding with a hydro pole in Alnwick/Haldimand
Retrofitting A Sidewalk Into Existing Landscape Has It’s Challenges in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5RTNuqSUOQ Director of Public Works is asking people to hold off judgement on the sidewalk along Abbott Boulevard in Cobourg. With
HKPR District Health Unit – CECC Outbreak Skews COVID Numbers
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland There are currently two COVID-19 outbreaks in the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit jurisdiction,
Look for Partial Victoria Beach Reopening in Cobourg Starting May 31
https://pub-cobourg.escribemeetings.com/Players/ISIStandAlonePlayer.aspx?Id=2683847e-9ee5-4eff-81fa-8a51911340e4 By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Fenced but open in weekdays is how you'll find the Victoria Park beach, starting May 31. After
Peterborough County OPP – Driver Charged with Impaired After Collision Involving Stolen Vehicle
(SELWYN TOWNSHIP, ON) - Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a
HKPR District Health Unit Launches Yellow Ribbon Campaign to Keep Bites At Bay
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's NorthumberlandThe Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit urges everyone to Keep Bites At Bay –
NCHC Works to Expand Affordable Housing Stock
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's NorthumberlandCOVID-19 and a shift to an entirely new model of governance were among many challenges the
Cobourg Police – Woman Arrested for Impaired Operation
A woman has been arrested for impaired operation of a conveyance after a traffic stop on Henry Street. On the
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Video – Queenies Toy Drive Marks 15th Year with Goal of Collecting Up to 4,000 Toys
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uflMB2VTd6U The spirit of giving is once again taking centre stage in Port Hope as Queenies Bake Shop launches its
Death of Inmate from Warkworth Institution
(Today's Northumberland file photo) On November 12, 2026, an inmate from Warkworth Institution died while in our custody. The individual’s
Cease of Admissions Order Issued Against New Golden Plough Lodge
The Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care has issued a Cease of Admissions order against the newly opened Golden Plough
Peterborough County Disappointed by Paramedic Strike Notice and Remains Committed to Reaching an Agreement
CUPE Local 4911 has served notice that Peterborough County paramedics will go on strike starting at 6:00 a.m. on
33rd Annual Light Up a Life Campaign Launches Across Northumberland
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) Foundation’s 33rd annual Light Up a Life fundraising campaign launches this week, with appeal letters
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Video – Photo Gallery – Parks Canada Undertaking a Major Rehabilitation of Peterborough Canal Dams and Lift Lock
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HKZSrslxDU A major rehabilitation project is underway for the canal dams and the historic Peterborough Lift Lock as Parks Canada
Video – Photo Gallery – Canton Remembrance Day Service Honours Those Who Served and Sacrificed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR1W6zsaszc A Remembrance Day service in Canton brought members of the community together on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, to honour
Video – Photo Gallery – More Than 500 Gather in Cobourg to Remember and Honour Those Who Served
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZTDhjwzrjA More than 500 people gathered in Victoria Park in Cobourg on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, to honour the men
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
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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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Strong Starts Continue for Northumberland’s GMHL teams
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Northumberland County’s teams continue to make an early-season statement in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League,
Cobourg Cougars Winning Streak Extends to Nine Games
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Cougars earned back-to-back victories Sunday and Monday over the Toronto Warriors to extend their Ontario
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