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Video – Cobourg Transit Muffler Mayhem
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJImm-w0KZ8 A resident sent Today's Northumberland a short video of a Cobourg Transit bus that looked in need of mechanical
Video – Busy Day for Cobourg Fire Department
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8qkaXS147Q Busy day for Cobourg Fire Department attending a number of calls. On Wednesday, August 13, 2025, firefighters attended a severed
Hamilton Township Issues Water Ban on All Outdoor Use for Residents of Baltimore and Camborne
This summer, the Township of Hamilton and much of Northumberland County are experiencing prolonged dry conditions and significantly lower-than-average
Municipality of Port Hope Receives Grant from Enbridge Gas for Climate Action Initiatives
For the second year in a row, Enbridge Gas is recognizing the Municipality of Port Hope for its leadership
Belleville Police Warn of Recent Influx in Sextortion Incidents
The Belleville Police Service is urging the public to be safe online following a recent influx of sextortion reports
Winners of the 15th annual Mayors’ Keep Northumberland County Clean Challenge
Northumberland County has announced the winners of the 15th annual ‘Mayors’ Keep the County Clean Challenge’ – an initiative
Ontario Doubling Fire Protection Grant to Protect More Firefighters
Province helping to expand cancer prevention initiatives and improve safety for lithium-ion battery related emergencies As part of its plan
Cobourg Police – Two Cobourg Residents Facing Numerous Charges (No Names Released)
Two Cobourg residents have been arrested as a result of a drug search warrant executed in Cobourg on Wednesday
310 Division Street Will Transition to Higher-Barrier Shelter
Northumberland County council approved an operating model change to 310 Division Street in Cobourg that will see the shelter
Peterborough Police – Incidents Include, Impaired Arrest, Indignity to Dead Body (No Names Released)
Calls for Service: (Aug 12 at 8:00am – Aug 13 at 8:00am) 121 Suspicious Death Investigation – Update Detectives with the Investigative
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Beatty Says She Will Face the Hard Questions as Cobourg Mayoral Campaign Heats Up
Cobourg mayoral candidate Nicole Beatty is pushing back against questions surrounding deleted social-media posts, saying she is prepared to
In My Opinion – One Day in 16 Months: Questions Mount Over Organizations Listed at 310 Division Street
Northumberland County report raises uncomfortable questions about the level of service being delivered by some organizations Not every number in
Breaking News – One Day After Filing for Re-Election, Cleveland Hands Over Strong Mayor Powers
Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland formally entered the 2026 mayoral race on Monday. Just 24 hours later, he announced he was
Video – One Day, Lasting Impact: Miracle Treat Day Returns August 13
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBTdLHcnS9E For most people, buying a Blizzard on a hot August day is simply a chance to cool down with
Cobourg Launches New Snow Clearing Assistance Pilot Program
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Town of Cobourg Public Works and Engineering Division is pleased to announce a new Snow
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Video – Photo Gallery – 850 Backpacks, 850 Chances to Start School with Confidence
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAr-Gv1-ZVA Inside the Cobourg Lions Centre on Tuesday, August 11, there was a lot of noise. But it was the kind
Video – Young Port Hope Artists Want to Paint a Safer Path Across the Community
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUva3XnEN_g Sometimes it takes a personal experience to see an everyday problem in a completely different way. For Port Hope youth
Video – Sunshine, Sand and a Few Parking Problems
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iK9RxjMACoY After several days of rain and unsettled weather, Cobourg finally got the kind of summer Sunday everyone had been
Video – Photo Gallery – Sandcastles, Storms and Stories: Cobourg’s Masterpieces Battle the Rain
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJXOxdCG434 If you arrived late for the Cobourg Sandcastle Festival on Saturday, you may have missed it. Not the festival itself
Video – Photo Gallery – Float for Serena: A Day of Laughter, Memories and Love on the Ganaraska
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3tOId9wyMQ The laughter carried down the Ganaraska River Saturday afternoon, echoing off the water and surrounding trees. For those who knew
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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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Jacob Hyatt Now Competing in Two National Lawn Bowling Championships this Month
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club member Jacob Hyatt has a busy schedule for high-level competition on the greens
Cobourg Kodiaks Clinch Major Series Lacrosse Playoff Spot
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Kodiaks are headed to the Major Series Lacrosse playoffs after rallying for a 7-5 victory
Cobourg Kodiaks Have Must-Win Game Saturday in Owen Sound
The Cobourg Kodiaks can earn their way into the Major Series Lacrosse playoffs with a win in their final
Jacob Hyatt Heading to National Lawn Bowling Championship
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Becoming a provincial champion was years in the making for Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club member Jacob Hyatt. The
New Cougars Coach Derek Smith Wants to Restore Team’s Standing in League and Community
(Derek Smith, left, and Ryan Ramsay, right, pictured in this Cobourg Cougars graphic) Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Derek Smith has coached against