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Port Hope Police – Significant Fentanyl Seizure After Suspect Searched at Police Station (Name Released)
A 55-year-old Cobourg male was arrested on the strength of an outstanding warrant by Port Hope Police, related to
Brighton Recognizes Sixteen Citizens at Volunteer Recognition Event
The Municipality of Brighton hosted their annual Volunteer Recognition Event on Thursday, May 1 at the Owen Gibb Community
Video – DBIA Welcomes Six New Businesses to Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPqNsxR-81M The Cobourg Downtown Business Improvement Association held the official grand openings of six new businesses. On Thursday, May 1, 2025
Video – King Charles III Coronation Medal Presented to Two 598 Sabre Squadron Cadets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XnuC762Hec A special surprise ceremony took place at the regular training night of the 598 Sabre Squadron Royal Canadian Air
Cobourg Council Prepares for 2026 Election
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Looking ahead, Cobourg council is already planning for the Oct. 26, 2026, municipal election with a
Council Hears Details of Council and Committee Remunerations
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland A breakdown of the hundreds of thousands of dollars spent on council and committees was broken
Cobourg Will Host Town Hall to Let People Have Their Say on 310 Division St.
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland With the six-month mark approaching since Northumberland County opened its shelter in Cobourg at 310 Division
Cobourg Council Approves Task Force to Address Post Job Loss
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The recent news that Cobourg's Post plant will close at year's end, killing 150 jobs, was
Video – Cobourg Moves to limit Emergency Care Establishments
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUgyknX0uxM By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council has passed an amendment to its Emergency Care Establishment bylaw to provide that the
Video – “The Greatest” Wraps Up Filming in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYGCFsgnmn8 Filming of the series The Greatest, wrapped up in Cobourg on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. The production company Reunion MA
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Video – Photo Gallery – Brighton Soapbox Derby Draws 40 Young Racers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZnjigKA0yg The streets of Brighton were filled with excitement Saturday as children and youth took to the hills for the
Video – Photo Gallery – The Big Apple Remains a Highway 401 Tradition in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XD8h6ZzWTBc For thousands of travellers making their way along Highway 401, a stop at The Big Apple in Colborne has
Video – Photo Gallery – “Angels in the Outfield” Honours Jeff Lees with First Annual Memorial Baseball Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72pSIIWX2P0 The first annual Angels in the Outfield – Jeff Lees Memorial Baseball Tournament was a huge success Saturday, bringing
Video – Photo Gallery – Crowe Karts Brings Family Fun and Excitement to Alderville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ByJTM7NW-s There’s always something happening in Alderville for those passing through or looking for a little excitement. From Crowe’s Diner and
Video – BearPaw Jamboree Brings Music, Friendship and Fundraising to Alderville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xuFOkLX0Iw The 14th annual BearPaw Jamboree brought live music, camping, friendship and fundraising together in Alderville over the weekend. Hosted by
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Video – Photo Gallery – Brighton Soapbox Derby Draws 40 Young Racers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZnjigKA0yg The streets of Brighton were filled with excitement Saturday as children and youth took to the hills for the
Video – Photo Gallery – “Angels in the Outfield” Honours Jeff Lees with First Annual Memorial Baseball Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72pSIIWX2P0 The first annual Angels in the Outfield – Jeff Lees Memorial Baseball Tournament was a huge success Saturday, bringing
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
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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