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Author Todd Denault talks about his book, The Greatest Game, his passion for hockey, and his upcoming presentation at the Cobourg Museum about Port Hope hockey great Jimmy Roberts, who played in that amazing game in Montreal during Consider This Live a segment of the Drive Time with Dave Glover on Northumberland 89.7 FM. Continue Reading →
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Cobourg Dragon Boat and Canoe Club Commodore Beth Bellaire talks about the recent rate reduction for the compound leasing agreement granted by council recently as part of the Drive Time on Northumberland 89.7 FM Continue Reading →
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Northumberland Today Sports Editor Jeff Gard invites special guests from the new Cobourg Kodiacs Lacrosse team and the Port Hope Panthers to join us on Consider This Live, which is part of the Drive Time with Dave Glover on Northumberland 89.7 FM Continue Reading →
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By Robert Washburn
In one of the most spectacular runs in recent local hockey history, the Port Hope Panthers rallied from a 3-0 series deficit to play a thrilling final game for the Schmalz Cup last Friday. The 1-0 loss to the Essex 73’s was heartbreaking. But it does not take away from a stellar season with a first-place record of 31-8-1. The next closest team, the Nappanee Raiders, was 18 points behind the Panthers. It was a glorious playoff run as the Panthers defeated the defending champions, Picton Pirates in five games and then went on to sweep away Nappanee in a mere four games to win the Empire Junior C Hockey League. Continue Reading →
By Robert Washburn
The passing of longtime Cobourg sportswriter Layton Dodge is sad. For those who knew him through local sports, he will be sorely missed. He was a fixture at the arena and ball diamond. Like many journalists, he knew many people, but had only a few close friends. For them, no doubt, the loss is felt more deeply. Continue Reading →
While this site mainly covers politics, it is about life in Northumberland County. In this spirit, Consider This presents live, interactive coverage of the Jim Bradford Classic (see story) Friday nights games. Northumberland Today sports reporter Jeff Gard is on board to help with colour commentary. To join us click here. Continue Reading →
COBOURG — For the first time in the two decades of the fastball tournament, Legion Fields in Cobourg will play host to the Jim Bradford Classic. The 21st edition of the Classic runs Friday to Sunday. For the first 16 years, the tournament was held in Baltimore before moving to Grafton for the past four years. The existing tournament was renamed in memory of Jim Bradford following his death in 2001. Bradford, who was from Baltimore, was the only nationally recognized Level 5 umpire in both fast-pitch and slo-pitch. Continue Reading →
By Robert Washburn
A few changes made the difference as the Ontario Beach Volleyball tournaments won approval at Cobourg council Monday night to hold its events this summer at Cobourg beach. The tournaments, which run on the weekends of June 18, June 25 and July 16, were held up last week when Councillor Donna Todd was unhappy with the details provided in a report by tourism events coordinator Lara Scott. (more…) Continue Reading →
Member of the Cobourg Auto Collision Major Pee Wee hockey team gathered in the council chambers to receive recognition from councillors on the team’s Ontario Minor Hockey championship 2011.(full story in Northumberland Today). Mayor Gil Brocanier explains what he feels when he makes presentations like this. [audio:https://consider-this.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Brocanier.clip_.mp3|titles=Brocanier.clip]
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By Robert Washburn
A delay in approving an annual provincial volleyball tournament in June for Cobourg beach will not affect the event, says the vice-president of the Ontario Volleyball Association Thursday. Gord Ley, who represents the organization holding the Ontario Volleyball Association Beach Volleyball Tournaments on the weekends of June 18, June 25 and July 16, said he is not worried about council’s decision to table the approval of this year’s events. The same tournaments took place over the last three years. “No, I don’t think so,” he said. Ley is a founding member of the Northumberland Breakers Volleyball Club, which has more than 200 athletes, where he has served as beach director, coach and assistant coach. Continue Reading →