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Northumberland County Council Directs Operational Changes to Shelter Services
Northumberland County Council today passed a motion directing changes to the operation of the emergency shelter and warming/cooling hub
Video – Active Shooter Training at Cobourg Collegiate Institute
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1l0uTl-R04 A dramatic scene took place at Cobourg Collegiate Institute on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Thankfully it was all training. Cobourg Police
Video – Cobourg Police Service Introduces Trespass Authority Agent Program
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxhlJox1Arw The Cobourg Police Service (CPS) is pleased to announce the modernization of the Trespass Authority Agent Program, aimed at
Video – Canadian Pride Fuels “Buy Local” Movement in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9d1ACwldeqA A wave of Canadian pride is sweeping the nation — and here in Northumberland, we are turning that energy
Peterborough Police Service – Human Trafficking Arrest (Names Released)
Two people are facing charges after an investigation by the Peterborough Police Service Human Trafficking (HT) Unit. On Tuesday, June
Breaking News – Transition House Will Raise the Barriers
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Transition House at 310 Division St., Cobourg, will soon be changing how it operates following a
Peterborough Police Service – Three People Charged with Murder Found Guilty
Three people charged in connection with the murder of a 37-year-old man in July 2022 have been found guilty. The
Historic Matching Gift Will Support Fundraising for a New Canadian D-Day Monument on Juno Beach
The Juno Beach Centre Association (JBCA) is proud to announce a historic opportunity for Canadians to help shape the
Campbellford Memorial Hospital Unveils New Strategic Plan and Branding
On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) launched its bold new Strategic Plan, setting the course for
Northumberland OPP – Road Rage Incident Results in Charges (Name Released)
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges following a road rage incident involving mischief. On
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Video – Northumberland Ribfest Kicks Off With Food, Fun and Music in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZNSKwUq9Lc It was a beautiful evening for the start of Northumberland Ribfest in Cobourg. With a perfect summer evening setting the
Ontario’s New Bail Measures Welcome Step Toward Accountability, Local Police Chiefs Say
New measures aimed at strengthening Ontario’s bail system are being welcomed by the police chiefs in Cobourg and Port
Transition House Responds to Today’s Northumberland Editorial
A Response from Transition House Re: "In My Opinion – One Day in 16 Months: Questions Mount Over Organizations Listed
Ontario Strengthening Bail Requirements to Protect Communities
New measures will improve accountability and ensure real consequences for offenders Effective August 17, 2026, the Ontario government is bringing
Video – Plastic-Wrap Graffiti Appears Across Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bADZuCLeKwI A new form of street art appears to be making its way into Cobourg and surrounding communities — and
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Video – Northumberland Ribfest Kicks Off With Food, Fun and Music in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZNSKwUq9Lc It was a beautiful evening for the start of Northumberland Ribfest in Cobourg. With a perfect summer evening setting the
Video – Plastic-Wrap Graffiti Appears Across Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bADZuCLeKwI A new form of street art appears to be making its way into Cobourg and surrounding communities — and
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Ribfest Set to Bring Food, Music and Family Fun to Victoria Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VdYKVDBxgQ&lc=UgzMbZxu6fyOVljtZCF4AaABAg Victoria Park is about to become one of the busiest spots in Cobourg as Northumberland Ribfest gets ready to
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
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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