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Statement from the Chief of the Defence Staff
General Jonathan Vance, the Chief of the Defence Staff, made the following statement: “To our beloved Memorial Cross Families, our
Northumberland County Vegetation Control Plans On Hold Pending Review
Plans for the limited application of pesticide to control vegetation around guide rails on County Roads are on hold
Cobourg Collegiate Institute Kicks Off Prom Season
Prom season is officially underway with Cobourg Collegiate Institute having the first one on Friday, May 24, 2019. The parade
OPP – Male and Female Facing Numerous Charges
$100,000 In Stolen Property Recovered (DOURO-DUMMER TOWNSHIP, ON) - An investigation led by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street
Challenging Investigation Completed At Scene Of Explosion In Colborne
The “challenging” investigation continues into the cause of an explosion at a Colborne gas station. Cramahe Fire Department were initially
Breaking News – Durham Police – Pastor Charged With Sexual Assault
A pastor from a Toronto church has been charged with sexually assaulting a member of his congregation. An adult male
Update – Northumberland OPP Investigating Serious Assault In Colborne
Members from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating an assault that occurred in
Brighton’s Battle To Protect The Shoreline
Brighton firefighters are doing their best to keep Lake Ontario from homes on Thursday, May 23, 2019. Brighton Fire Chief
Firefighters – Be Grateful You Have Them
Editorial - It’s been a busy few days for Cramahe Fire Department and a busy few weeks for Brighton
Signs Of Animal Life Around Northumberland
A backyard in Cobourg or along the a road in Presqu’ile Provincial Park there are always signs of animal
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Video – Photo Gallery – 31st Annual Traditional Pow Wow Takes Place in Alderville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmLTFzf3ilU The 31st annual Traditional Pow Wow took place over the weekend in Alderville. The annual event takes place each year
Video – Parking Problems Still Plague Cobourg Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBLTm8ITBW4 It seems that parking problems still plague Cobourg’s waterfront with people still miffed after receiving a ticket. On Saturday, July
Video – Photo Gallery – Lots to See at A.K. Sculthorpe Marsh in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3-ZNOPRYRI There is always lots of wildlife to see this time of year at A.K. Sculthorpe Marsh in Port Hope. On
Chemetron Lagoon Parking Lot and Waterfront Trail Partial Opening in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PglBqWLjpfU The revitalization work being completed by Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) at the Chemetron Lagoon (part of the Port Hope
Video – Omni Quality Living Celebrated Its 50th Anniversary with a Party at Streamway Villa In Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IS6oucXp7ic Celebrating 50 years of caring, Omni Quality Living held a birthday party at Streamway Villa in Cobourg on July
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Video – Photo Gallery – 31st Annual Traditional Pow Wow Takes Place in Alderville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmLTFzf3ilU The 31st annual Traditional Pow Wow took place over the weekend in Alderville. The annual event takes place each year
Video – Photo Gallery – Firefighters Battle Stubborn Blaze in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFUJhJJPO5Y Firefighters worked in the blazing heat trying to douse the flames of a stubborn fire in Colborne on Thursday,
Video – Photo Gallery – Concert Band of Cobourg Kicks Off Summer Concert Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEvch6acg30 The Concert Band of Cobourg held their first Summer Concert Series in Victoria Park on Tuesday, July 9, 2025. For
Video – Photo Gallery – “The Greatest” Returns to Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_lB_DC4740 The Greatest” Returns to Cobourg. On Tuesday, July 8, 2025 the cast and crew of the new series titled “The
Video – Photo Gallery – Fireworks Light Up the Sky in Pittsburgh Celebrating Independence Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAS_PkWm9sY The City of Pittsburgh celebrated Independence Day on July 4, 2025 with a flurry of fireworks lighting up the
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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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Video – Tucker Williams Continues to Make Big Strides in Lacrosse Development
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESDa5eT__CA Already very accomplished for his age at 14, Baltimore’s Tucker Williams simply just loves playing lacrosse. “People say it’s the
Cobourg’s MacNiel Drafted by Montreal Canadians
Andrew MacNiel of Cobourg was selected in the sixth round, 189th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens at the 2025
Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Inducts Class of 2025
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Announced last March, a sixth group of inductees was welcomed to the Cobourg and District Sports
St. Mary Student Gets Full Hockey Scholarship
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Following graduation day at St. Mary Secondary School next week, boom! Sophie Harold is outta here
91-Year-Old Achieves Bronze Medal in PickleBall Tournament
Cobourg resident Bob Carson was the oldest athlete of more than 250 participants from across Ontario who competed in