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Private Michael Freeman Memorial Golf Tournament Baxter Creek Golf Club
On December 26th, 2008, Private Michael Freeman, age 28, November Company, 3rd Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment, was killed when
Batman Would Be Proud
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Everyone who had a jacket was flapping it at the bat that circled Cobourg council chambers
Council Gets Update on Upcoming Climate Action Plan
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland County of Northumberland environmental officer and climate-change co-ordinator Judy Smith gave Cobourg council an update on
Fishing in Cobourg Is Too Affordable and Accessible, Speaker Says
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland The affordable and accessible fishing at Cobourg's harbour is backfiring, Roger Magnan told council at its
Council Hears Luster Fades for Cobourg Harbour
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg harbour is no longer the jewel of the Lake Ontario shoreline, boater John King warned
Cobourg Cares About The Opioid Epidemic
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg Councillor Adam Bureau shared his personal story at council's committee-of-the-whole meeting this week to explain
Christmas Magic Returns to Victoria Park
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Look for Christmas Magic in Cobourg to return to Victoria Park this holiday season. Meeting as a
Lower Trent Conservation Watershed Region Experiencing Minor Drought Conditions
With precipitation below normal over the past three months, Level 1 Low Water (minor drought) conditions are now being
Durham Police – Two Separate Incidents of Distraction Thefts
An 86-year-old Pickering resident was a recent victim of a distraction theft where he had his gold jewelry taken
Northumberland OPP – Labour Day Long Weekend Traffic Initiative
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) had a busy weekend with traffic enforcement that yielded numerous
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Cobourg Police Board’s Finance Committee to Hear From Public About Budget Increase
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Following a presentation from Chief Paul VandeGraaf that outlined a 20.5% budget increase estimate, the Cobourg
Township Issues Second Statement on Zero Tolerance Policy for the Harassment, Bullying, and Intimidation of Staff
As a result of misinformation circulating in the community and recent incidents involving harassing, defamatory, intimidating, and threatening behaviour
Municipality of Port Hope Welcomes New Solicitor
The Municipality of Port Hope is thrilled to announce the arrival of our dynamic new Municipal Solicitor and Director
Upcoming Geotechnical Investigation at Frankford Lock 6
Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site Parks Canada is advising the public of a temporary closure of the trail between Frankford
Cobourg Police – No Charges After Man was “Verbally Aggressive” to Cobourg Mayor
Despite being taken into custody by Cobourg Police, a man was released unconditionally following a interaction with Cobourg Mayor
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Video – Blue Jays Watch Party in Port Hope for Game 2 of the World Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBGGdvSsnsg For anyone planning to watch the Blue Jays this Saturday, October 25, 2025 you’re welcome to join in on
Breaking News – Video – Unknown When Power Will Be Restored to Parts of Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuoLZWVfPj4 It’s unknown how large an area of Cobourg is impacted following a power outage late Sunday evening. At approximately 11
Demoltion Has Begun at Former Brookside Youth Centre
Buildings have started to be torn down at the former Brookside Youth Centre located at 390 King Street East
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
Video – Trials and Tribulations of Fishing Along the Ganaraska River in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbhTcJk-v6s Fishing has once again opened up along the Ganaraska River in Port Hope. On Saturday, October 18, 2025 a number
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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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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
Panthers Snap Four-Game Losing Skid
After four straight losses to open the Provincial Junior Hockey League season, the Port Hope Panthers got their first
Back-To-Back Losses for Port Hope Panthers to Open PJHL Season
The Trent Hills Thunder scored three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the Port Hope Panthers 3-2
Flesch Brothers from Cobourg Representing Canada in Men’s Rugby
Cobourg’s Mason and Noah Flesch, both St. Mary Catholic Secondary School alumni, were in the starting lineup for Canada’s