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Cobourg Makes Plans for Downtown Improvement Grant
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg council voted at Monday's committee-of-the-whole meeting to execute the agreement with the province to accept $54,843.19
Pride Flag Will Wave Over Cobourg
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Even though the Pride flag had already been raised at the Cobourg Police Services building, council granted
Cobourg Renames Coverdale Park After Former Mayor
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg council likes the idea of renaming Coverdale Park after former Mayor Peter Delanty, and approved the motion
Cobourg Votes Deferral On Waterfront Plan
Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg council has voted to defer accepting the Waterfront User Needs Assessment and Detailed Design Report July
Cobourg Wins Gold-Level Hermes
Cobourg wins gold-level Hermes Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland The Town of Cobourg has announced a special honour received by its communications department
Final Report of Waterfront User Needs Assessment Plan Presented In Cobourg
Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Ever since the Town of Cobourg formed its recreation and culture division two years ago, the Waterfront
Cobourg Police Arrest for Breach of Undertaking
Adult male arrested for Breach of Undertaking On Wednesday, the 6th of June, 2018, Cobourg Police responded to the downtown
Peterborough Police Drug Arrests
Drug Arrests: Three Peterborough residents have been arrested and charged following a drug search warrant at a Hunter Street
Lack of Communication Following Train Derailment Frustrates Cramahe Township Mayor
Cramahe Township Mayor Marc Coombs is clearly frustrated at the lack of communication by CN Rail
First For Northumberland County Firefighters
It was a first for Northumberland County firefighters. Recently 16 firefighters from Northumberland County along with firefighters from Stirling-Rawdon Township,
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Lakelands Public Health Marks First Year of Operations Following Historic Merger
Lakelands Public Health marks its first year of operations following the historic merger of the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge
Northumberland County Council Approves Trailer Purchase for Warming Room
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Though questions remain about the warming room proposed for 2026-2027, Northumberland County councillors agreed at this
Celebrate Father’s Day Weekend with Free Fishing
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Fish for free across Ontario on June 20 and 21 This Father’s Day weekend, Ontario is inviting
Northumberland County Finances are Losing Flexibility
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Presenting Northumberland County's draft 2025 financial statement to county council this week, Director of Finance Matthew
Township of Alnwick/Haldimand Announces Canada Day Celebration
Residents and visitors are invited to join the celebration of Canada’s 159th Birthday on Sunday, June 28, 2026, beginning
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Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – Suspicious Fire at Former File Factory in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGaJ3adHi4A Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services responded to a suspicious fire at the former file factory on Cavan Street
Video – Photo Gallery – Thousands Attend North America’s Largest Historical Military Show at Canadian Tank Museum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6r4g189TDiQ The largest historical military show in North America drew thousands of visitors from around the world to Oshawa over
Video – Photo Gallery – Brighton Speedway: Racing Is a Way of Life for the Rinaldi Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiH46-vtIK8 Racing is more than a Saturday night event for the Rinaldi family — it's a way of life. As owners
Video – Photo Gallery – Five Hours with the Lawrence Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzBSeZ7ouhw Sometimes you don't intend to spend five hours working on a story — it just happens. Yesterday's event wasn't really
Video – Photo Gallery – Tall Ship St. Lawrence II Leaves Cobourg Harbour Heading for Hamilton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGwARJvrrZE The tall ship, St. Lawrence II bid farewell to Cobourg Harbour on Thursday, June 11, 2026 on its way
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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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Lauchlan Whelan Drafted by Windsor Spitfires
Cobourg’s Lauchlan Whelan was a first round pick Friday night at the 2026 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection draft
Municipality of Port Hope Receives $158,200 from Jays Care Foundation
At a Blue Jays watch party yesterday, Port Hope baseball fans, young athletes and community members received exciting news:
Video – Photo Gallery – Toronto Blue Jays Rally to Beat the Baltimore Orioles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-h87bX5jdU Over 41,000 people watched the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at the
Local Players Win Memorial Cup With Kitchener Rangers
(Pictured in graphic: Jared Woolley, top, Andrew MacNiel, bottom) Two Northumberland County hockey players are Memorial Cup champions after helping
Cobourg will still have junior A Cougars due to simultaneous OJHL franchise relocations
The Ontario Junior Hockey Hockey announced the simultaneous relocation of two member franchises Friday, including the Cobourg Cougars, ahead