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Video – Preparing the Rotary Harbourfront Rink for Skating
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KE-WGZAzCo Town of Cobourg Parks staff are doing their best to prepare the Rotary Harbourfront Rink. Although the rink has a
Breaking News – Cobourg Police Services Board Condemns Mayor’s Budget Citing “Reckless Proposals”
Cobourg Police Services Board (“CPSB”) Chair and Cobourg councillor Adam Bureau, will be joined by his CPSB colleagues, condemned
Cobourg Police Association – Political Friction From Mayor Regarding Police Budget
In recent weeks, Cobourg residents have heard extensive discussion regarding the Cobourg Police Service’s proposed budget. While constructive dialogue is
Breaking News – Cobourg Police Chief Issues “First Warning” Regarding Mayor’s Budget
Cobourg Police Service’s (“CPS”) Chief Paul VandeGraaf issues his first warning regarding the potential impacts to the CPS’ ability to
Cobourg is “Pro-Sleep”
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Chief Administrative Officer Tracey Vaughan spotlighted an ill-chosen sentence in a joint Cobourg-Northumberland County press release
Exclusive – Town of Cobourg Approves Fire Chief Taking Emergency Vehicle Home to Timmins
(Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland presenting Fire Chief Ellard Beaven with 30-year Service Bar) Today’s Northumberland has confirmed as part of
Update – Northumberland OPP – Two People Facing Numerous Charges After MVC (No Names Released)
Northumberland OPP have arrested two persons and seized a number of items following a collision. On December 11, 2025, at
Correspondence Regarding Town of Cobourg Emergency Council Meeting
The meeting is being held on Friday, December 12, 2025 at 4 p.m. to consider the following items: • In
Ontario Making It Easier for Youth in Northumberland County to Connect to Mental Health Services
New Youth Wellness Hub providing support closer to home The Ontario government is delivering on its commitment to make it faster
Northumberland County and Town of Cobourg continue working collaboratively to ensure safety and well-being of Warming Room visitors
The overnight winter Warming Room at 555 Courthouse Road, Cobourg, has now been open for two weeks, serving an
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Downtown Closures Announced for Next Week in Cobourg
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Town of Cobourg announces intermittent downtown lane, sidewalk and street closures for Monday and Tuesday,
Video – Cobourg Man Charged After Window at Victoria Hall Smashed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ybYTtDJ2mE A Cobourg man is facing charges after a front window of Victoria Hall was broke on Monday January 12,
New Golden Plough Lodge Nearing Completion – Hopefully
If things go right, residents will be in the new Golden Plough Lodge before the summer. Residents and family members
Brighton’s Mayoral Budget Adopted for 2026, Representing a Residential Tax Increase of 4.9%
This budget represents the first time operating under the Strong Mayor, Building Homes Act, 2022 (Bill 3) and the
Video – Driver Has Directional Issues in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwIAIp5DZ88 The driver of a vehicle in Cobourg seemed to have a bit of directional issues on Tuesday, January 13,
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Video – Photo Gallery – Memorable Wedding Photos on Cobourg Pier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7EBaPJOqFk It was a beautiful day for a wedding on Friday, January 9, 2026 in Cobourg. A Peterborough couple came down
Video – Photo Gallery – Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto Is More Than Aquatic Life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQpReEJ-A8M There was much more than just aquatic life at Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto on Friday, January 9, 2026. Walking into
Video – Photo Gallery – What A Difference A Day Makes for Toronto Skyline
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLhcUxFr0S0 With weather changing daily, so does the skyline of Toronto. Over the course of Friday and Saturday, Today’s Northumberland was
Video – Photo Gallery – Encapsulating Wonder of Mother Nature
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75ybcjd5CBU The encapsulating beauty of the sun setting along Lake Ontario draws people in the summer and winter. Thursday (January 8,
Video – Photo Gallery – Snow Cleared from Downtown Cobourg Overnight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYPrUS11zsQ A fleet of construction vehicles including a grader, dump trucks and more rolled into downtown Cobourg shortly after midnight
- Crime
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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Local Players in OHL U16 Showcase in Peterborough This Week
Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan will compete Tuesday and Wednesday at the Ontario Hockey League’s U16 Top Prospects Showcase
Current Competes at World Cross Country Running Championships, Signs Nike Contract
Kate Current, originally from Precious Corners just north of Cobourg, competed for Canada in the mixed relay at the
Cobourg Cougars Head Into New Year with Lengthy Losing Streak
The Cobourg Cougars junior A hockey club will look to reverse its fortunes after the calendar flips to 2026. Following
Port Hope’s Owen Beck Scores First NHL Goal
(Photo courtesy of Montreal Canadiens) In his 21st NHL game, Port Hope’s Owen Beck scored the first goal of his
OJHL Prospect Series will have games in Cobourg and Feature Local Players
Rosters were announced recently for the Zach Hyman Ontario Junior Hockey League Prospect Series and feature a number of