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Cobourg Man is Number-Two Fundraiser Nationwide for CMHA
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland When the last day passed and the numbers were all in, Cobourg resident Chris Dingman placed
Video – Busy Day for Hamilton Township Fire Department Dealing With Brush Fires
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kOvuLPr98Y It was a very busy day for Hamilton Township fire fighters on Friday, March 8, 2024. Specifically, it was a
Video – Port Hope Issues Emergency Order After Report Shows “Severe Damage and a Substantial Risk of Collapse” to Portion of Former File Factory
(Today's Northumberland spoke with Director, Protective Services and Emergency Management of the Municipality of Port Hope Jason Williams) A portion
Video – COVID Protestor Has His Day in Court
https://rumble.com/v4i49c0-graham-walker-court-decision-cobourg-court-february-23-2024.html A COVID protestor that stood in front of Victoria Hall for approximately two-years on Saturday afternoons had the last
$850 Million Investment in Canadian Forces Base Trenton
On Friday, March 8, 2024, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, visited Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Trenton,
Housing-Start Stats in Northumberland Are Encouraging
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The rate at which new houses are being built in Northumberland County is in line with
Northumberland County Session Faces Accusations of “Fear-Mongering”
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland In spite of Warden Brian Ostrander's appeal for civility and good faith in discussing a contentious
Video – Rescue Dog Gets Rescued by Cobourg Fire Fighters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41cd0m90BR4 A rescue dog lived up to its name in Cobourg on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Cobourg fire fighters were dispatched
Russian Couple Living In Cobourg Set Up Memorial In Front of Victora Hall for Alexi Navalny
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zx63t_ClXw A Russian couple who now live in Cobourg have set up a memorial in honour of Alexei Navalny in
Northumberland Humane Society Thrift Store Moves to New Location
The Northumberland Humane Society is moving their Thrift Store and administrative offices to a new, more spacious venue. This strategic
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Video – Huge Christmas Trees Donated to Christmas Magic in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-d6NVrAtt8Q Two huge Christmas trees were installed in along the esplanade on Friday, November 14, 2025. The trees were donated from
Video – Cobourg Fire Department Responds to Smell of Smoke in Building
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeFK8YxKW0w Cobourg Fire Department responded to downtown Cobourg for the smell of natural gas on Thursday, November 13, 2025. At approximately
Video – Tammies Jammies Kicks Off the Season at Ganaraska Financial in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2h-00Ce-5g The ninth annual Tammies Jammies kicked off at Ganaraska Financial Credit Union in Port Hope on Thursday, November 13,
Video – Habitat for Humanity Northumberland Dedicates Home to Cobourg Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc92XmwRyCQ On Thursday November 13th, 2025, Habitat for Humanity Northumberland board members, volunteers and staff joined community members, neighbours, and
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg is Putting the Magic in Christmas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owki8jfjXts A flurry of activities are taking place throughout Cobourg as town staff are putting the magic in Christmas. Manager of
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Video – Habitat for Humanity Northumberland Dedicates Home to Cobourg Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc92XmwRyCQ On Thursday November 13th, 2025, Habitat for Humanity Northumberland board members, volunteers and staff joined community members, neighbours, and
Video – Cobourg Celebrates Completion of Elevated Tank and Booster Pumping Station
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13vk007LRjI $3.6 million investment from Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program’s (ICIP) Green Infrastructure Stream The Town of Cobourg and Lakefront Utilities Services
Video – Photo Gallery – Remembrance Services Held at the Port Hope Cenotaph
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IojLQj_N3QY In a moving ceremony, Remembrance day services were held at the Port Hope cenotaph on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. The
Video – Photo Gallery – Alderville Remembrance Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKqeXhI5aQs The Alderville First Nation Remembrance Service took place on Sunday, November 9, 2025. With snow blowing across the roadway carried
Video – Multi-Vehicle Collision Closes Highway 401 East of Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9bP9tu4W5M A busy day for emergency services dealing with numerous collision around Northumberland County on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Two people
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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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OJHL Prospect Series will have games in Cobourg and Feature Local Players
Rosters were announced recently for the Zach Hyman Ontario Junior Hockey League Prospect Series and feature a number of
Oshawa FireWolves of the NLL Sign Contract with Defenseman Kyle Rubisch
The Oshawa FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) have agreed to a one-year contract with defenseman Kyle Rubisch,
Video – Mayor Enjoys a Round of Disc Golf in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGuQoOGRDD8 Although he was beat by a rookie, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland enjoyed a round of disc golf in Cobourg
Panthers Snap Four-Game Losing Skid
After four straight losses to open the Provincial Junior Hockey League season, the Port Hope Panthers got their first
Back-To-Back Losses for Port Hope Panthers to Open PJHL Season
The Trent Hills Thunder scored three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the Port Hope Panthers 3-2