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Final Day in Cobourg to Submit Nomination Papers for 2026 Municipal and School Board Election is August 21
The Town of Cobourg Legislative Services Division would like to inform all residents that the final day to submit
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
Ontario Investing $10.9 Million to Strengthen the Health-Care Workforce
Skills Development Fund investments will prepare nearly 2,000 workers and jobseekers across Ontario for in-demand careers in the health-care
Port Hope Police – Arrest Made Following Break and Enter (No Name Released)
On Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at approximately 2:12 a.m., Port Hope Police responded to a report of a break
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
Northumberland OPP – Incidents Include Dangerous Operation, Impaired Charge, Mischief (Names Released)
Dangerous Operation On August 8, 2026, shortly after 8:30 a.m., OPP received a traffic complaint regarding a vehicle being driven
Video – Six Years After Spencer’s Death, His Family Is Still Fighting to Make Sure No One Else Falls Through the Cracks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG3e1hwg2MU&t=14s Port Hope car show honours a son and brother while shining a light on the mental-health resources his family
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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