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Try Again, Cobourg Tells Library at Budget Time
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg Public Library's budget with its 22% increase met with resistance at council's
Cobourg Councillor Suggests a Last-Minute Budget Addition – A Raise for Council
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland Cobourg Councillor Randy Barber offered a last-minute addition to the town's 2025 budget at
Northumberland County’s Safety Net is Tearing – Repair It by Supporting Local CUPE Workers
People in Northumberland County are struggling. The cost of living is going up. Affordable housing is in crisis. Families
Update – Northumberland OPP – Firearms Theft Leads to Arrests and Warrant in Cobourg (Names Released)
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged two individuals following an incident involving
Cobourg Police Service Enhances Downtown Patrols in Response to Community Feedback
The Cobourg Police Service (CPS) is increasing targeted patrols in the downtown area, responding directly to community feedback concerns
Update – Northumberland OPP – Person Wanted After Robbery in Trent Hills
Officers from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a robbery in Trent Hills. On October
Video – Toronto Santa Claus Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AI2VOp56aKI The Toronto Santa Claus Parade kicked off the Christmas season in Toronto on Sunday, November 24, 2024. The parade has
Video – 28th Annual Festival of Lights and Trees Continues at the Capitol Theatre
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrCx-EhIDQs The 28th annual Festival of Lights and Trees continues on at the Capitol Theatre in Port Hope. On Monday, November
Notice to Cobourg Collegiate Institute Families Concerning Lockdown
November 25, 2024 Dear Cobourg Collegiate Institute Families, We wanted to share this note home to inform you that our school
Breaking News – Banging Noise from Construction Equipment Sends Cobourg Schools Into Lockdown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYK5tzkYUvY The sound of banging construction equipment sent two schools into lockdown on Monday, November 25, 2024 in Cobourg. At approximately
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Abandoned Home Destroyed by Fire in Harwood
A abandoned home in Hamilton Township was destroyed by fire on Sunday, January 12, 2025. Hamilton Township firefighters were dispatched
Video – Cobourg Firefighters Training at Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kzy4MNzw-w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gvGWi3NcoU Members of the Cobourg Fire Department spent Sunday evening practicing ice water rescue at the boat launch in Cobourg
Lower Trent Conservation Issues Flood Watch Statement – Trent River
(Today's Northumberland file photo) A Flood Watch is issued when there is a potential for flooding to occur in low-lying
Cobourg Woman Says Transition House Offers Nothing More Than “Glorified Babysitters”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z249nWS2tqg&t=3s Today’s Northumberland first met a Cobourg woman in September 2024 when she arrived back in her hometown after years
Town of Cobourg Council Approves 2025 Capital and Operating Budget
(Today's Northumberland file photo) At the Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Regular Council meeting, Council approved the 2025 Capital Budget in
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Video – Cobourg Firefighters Training at Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kzy4MNzw-w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gvGWi3NcoU Members of the Cobourg Fire Department spent Sunday evening practicing ice water rescue at the boat launch in Cobourg
Breaking News – Video – Driver Airlifted Following Collision on Highway 401 in the Municipality of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCDf_OAcPkE One person was airlifted from the scene following a single vehicle collision on Highway 401 on Thursday, January 9,
Video – Concerns Raised After A Number of Birds Found Dead in Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQu-Ow-YWaM Concerns are being raised after a number of birds were found dead along the shoreline in Cobourg Harbour. On Sunday,
Breaking News – Video – Wicklow Home Destroyed by Fire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rhmQw1OLJU A home south of Wicklow was destroyed by fire on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Alnwick/Haldimand Township Fire Department were called
Today’s Northumberland 2024 – A Year In Photos
Today's Northumberland complied photos from throughout 2024. This year, like others, there were many events in Northumberland County - and
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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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BFSC Gets Set to Welcome Skate Canada Regional Synchronized Skating Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyZxp4Uk5Og For the second year in a row, the Baltimore Figure Skating Club is hosting a Skate Ontario Regional Synchronized
Ontario Ladies Novice Singles Championship – Gold for Laura Mounce of Cobourg
The Cobourg lawn bowling club was the host venue for the 2024 Ontario ladies novice singles championship on Saturday
Video – The World’s Best Disc Golfers Compete at Haute Goat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SP8jYaYqwE Some of the world’s top disc golfers are taking part in a competition at Haute Goat in the Municipality
Port Hope Youth Earns Silver in Provincial Lacrosse Tournament
As he prepares for Grade 10 at St. Mary Secondary School in Cobourg, lacrosse star Landon Kenny is thanking
Northumberland Street Hockey Festival Takes Place in Cobourg in Support of Northumberland Hills Hospital
Get ready to hit the pavement and score big as the Northumberland Street Hockey Festival makes its triumphant return