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YMCA Lifeguards Practicing Their Skills Along Cobourg Beach
Lifeguards from the YMCA Northumberland were practicing their skills along the shores of Cobourg beach on Thursday, August 1,
Breaking News – Two Men Facing Charges Under The Occupational Health And Safety Act After Industrial Accident
Two people appeared in Provincial Offences Court facing several charges in connection with the death of a man following
Update – Mechanical Failure On Waste Haulage Truck Responsible For Oil Spill In Cobourg
Today’s Northumberland has learned that a waste haulage truck was responsible for an oil spill which occurred on Tuesday,
Ontario Ensuring All Students Reach Their Full Potential
Press Release Ontario champions student job-readiness and addressing apprenticeship and skilled trades shortages at CMEC Meeting Ontario is continuing to support
Taking More Moose Than Permitted Costs Northern Ontario Men Over $9,000
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Two Kapuskasing men have been fined more than $9,000 after being convicted in a
Buying Bear Parts Gets Fort Frances Man $9,000 in Fines
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry A man has been convicted after buying black bear gall bladders. On July 5, 2019
Peterborough County OPP – Historical Sexual Assault Allegations Lead To Charge
In the fall of 2018, members of the Peterborough County Detachment Crime Unit of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)
Garden Trains In Garden Hill – Fundraiser for Port Hope Food Bank
The Rotary Club of Port Hope is holding a fund raiser for the Port Hope Food Bank at the
Cobourg Police Service – Public’s Assistance Needed
Cobourg police are currently investigating a theft that occurred at a north end business on Friday July 26th at
Breaking News – Motorcyclist Rushed To Hospital Following Collision
Emergency services responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a motor cycle on the eastbound off-ramp of Highway 401
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Video – Salmon Is A Big Draw for Both Port Hope and Cobourg for Different Reasons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt6faWTnvas If you're ever along the waterways of Cobourg and Port Hope this time of year the main word you're
Video – Not A Quiet Time for Anglers (and Residents) In Peace Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve9BFqOfcag It likely wasn’t your usual evening fishing near the mouth of Cobourg Creek on Friday, September 12, 2025. Around 9
Northumberland County Announces Hiring of Physician Recruitment Specialist
Northumberland County has taken the next step in addressing the growing local shortage of family doctors with the hiring
Building a Climate-Ready County—Residents Invited to Help Shape Climate Plan
Northumberland County is taking the next step in its Climate Action Strategy with the development of a Climate Adaptation
Update – First Phase of Culvert Replacement Completed – No Road Closure Required for September 12
The Town of Cobourg Public Works and Engineering Division is pleased to share that the first phase of the
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Video – Salmon Is A Big Draw for Both Port Hope and Cobourg for Different Reasons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt6faWTnvas If you're ever along the waterways of Cobourg and Port Hope this time of year the main word you're
Video – Parking Is A No No Where There Are No, No Parking Signs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvKTvM9QfBs A Cobourg Municipal By-Law Officer issues a $160 fine to a pickup truck parked in a parking lot just
Video – Culvert Installation Goes Smoothly in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ajhGH-ujVE It certainly appeared worked progressed much faster than anticipated installing the northern half of the new culvert on King
Video – Mobile Home Destroyed by Fire in Hamilton Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WO4NeF1TK7U A mobile home was destroyed by fire in Hamilton Township on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. At approximately 11:15 a.m. Hamilton
Video – Amateur Astrophotographer’s Spectacular Images of Our Universe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlTnmfXdTqg Chad Zimmerman describes himself as a Amateur Astrophotographer. Zimmerman sent Today’s Northumberland several stunning photos that he took recently. For those
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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 Fall to Newmarket in Home Opener
The Cobourg Cougars are winless through two games to start the Ontario Junior Hockey League regular season. Coming off a
Cobourg Cougars Set to Begin OJHL Regular Season
The Cobourg Cougars split a pair of exhibition games and will open the Ontario Junior Hockey League regular season
Video – Photo Gallery – Criterium Provincial Championships in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJ4UrxiT8_0 The Criterium Provincial Championships took place in Cobourg on Saturday, August 23, 2025. The classic Tom Jehlicka Crit was brought
Photo Gallery – Port Hope Flyers Taking Part in the 2025 OBA C Elimination Finals
The 2025 OBA C Elimination Finals are taking place in the area this weekend. Twelve teams from across Ontario are
Northumberland Jacks Are 2025 22U EOBA Champions
This weekend the 22U Northumberland Jacks completed their 2025 season by participating in the 22U EOBA playoffs. After defeating