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Port Hope Student Raising Funds for Canadian Rugby Championships in Nova Scotia
By Jesse Johnson COBOURG, ON — “I didn’t know that a sport I knew so little about, was going to
Video – Specialized Provincial Fire Training Trailer Comes to Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hp58Cb1f3C4 Firefighters from across Northumberland County said a mobile fire simulator has been "amazing training" over the last several days. One
Canadian Coast Guard Helps Take Part in Drowning Prevention Week in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACjXBsKT7tc The Canadian Coast Guard along with the Town of Cobourg held an event at the Cobourg Marina on Friday,
Video – Part of Division Street Closed in Cobourg After Vehicle Strikes Hydro Pole
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Etq02y6LENY Part of Division Street was closed for several hours after a vehicle struck a hydro pole on Thursday, July
Hearing in Cobourg Concludes Cornerstone Not Exempt from Bylaw
Cornerstone Family Prevention Violence Centre will not be exempt from the Emergency Care Establishment bylaw. But, they will have certain
Cobourg – Special Council Meeting Called for Wednesday, July 31, 2024
The Town of Cobourg Legislative Services Division would like to inform all residents that a Special Meeting of Council
Two-Day Hearing Set for Peace Bond Cobourg Mayor Brings Against Individual
A court case the Mayor of Cobourg has brought forward seeking a Peace Bond against an individual is going
Video – Illegally Dumped Garbage in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBopXOqNqks A load of garbage was illegally dumped in Cobourg on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. It appears the garbage was dumped
Update Regarding Ongoing Fire Investigation at Former File Factory in Port Hope
Following the large fire at the former File Factory (121 Cavan Street) on July 14, 2024, this notice serves
Union Representing Workers Impacted by Corus Announcement said Media Sector Needs “Life-Saving Intervention”
Corus announced last week that a number of changes were taking place which resulted in a number people being
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Township of Alnwick/Haldimand Approves 2026 Budget
The Council of the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand approved the 2026 Budget at the February 11, 2026 Special Council Meeting. After
All-Canadian Enigma Portrayed in All-Original Production
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland While the mystery of Tom Thomson's death continues to fascinate, Shipyard Kitchen Party have written a
Video – Photo Gallery – 31st Annual Ganaraska Railway Modellers Model Railway Show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJdZC6PP1GY The 31st annual Ganaraksa Railway Modellers Model Railway Show takes place this weekend at the Town Park Recreation Centre
Far From Me Gives Voice to a Young Soldier
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland What must it have been like to be a young man in Australia hearing that war
Video – Cobourg Fire Department Held Up Responding to Carbon Monoxide Call
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONa2AHpv8z8 Cobourg Fire Department was a bit held up responding to a call on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Firefighters responded to
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Video – Photo Gallery – WWII Veteran, Don Smoke Celebrates 100 Years of Knowledge and Love
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPK2wwcfc5Q By Cecilia Nasmith/Pete Fisher They're calling the celebration A Century of Knowledge and Love, as the community gathers on Feb.
Video – Photo Gallery – What A Difference A Day Makes in the Weather
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQWfBguitRw In less than 24-hours it looks like we’ve gone from above freezing temperatures with fog blanketing the area to
Video – Photo Gallery – Families Enjoy Canada’s Sport at the 2026 Castleton Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkOmkvwhOgA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5GWSjG5Y9M Nearly 30 teams from across southern Ontario took part in the annual four-on-four pond hockey tournament at the Castleton
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services Recertify Ice Water Training
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jI0GBz8dKko Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services were along the shore of Lake Ontario on Sunday, February 15, 2026 performing
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Fire Department Training in Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vptnRI9eOGs Members of the Cobourg Fire Department spent Saturday (February 14, 2026) morning ice water rescue training in Cobourg Harbour. Acting
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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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Video – Photo Gallery – Families Enjoy Canada’s Sport at the 2026 Castleton Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkOmkvwhOgA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5GWSjG5Y9M Nearly 30 teams from across southern Ontario took part in the annual four-on-four pond hockey tournament at the Castleton
Video – Photo Gallery – Brighton Native Hallie Clarke Places 19th in Women’s Skeleton Racing at Winter Olympics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhUQTHE01hc Brighton native Hallie Clarke continued to improve and saved her best slide for last in her Winter Olympics debut
Northumberland Breakers Undertow 16U Girls Volleyball Wins Gold
The Northumberland Breakers Undertow 16U girls volleyball team captured the gold medal on Sunday, February 8, 2026, with an
Video – Port Hope Panthers Beat Trent Hills Thunder in PJHL Action
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGgeTMsiSl4 It was Emergency Services Night as the Port Hope Panthers beat Trent Hills Thunder in PJHL action at the
Video – Still Room for Teams at the Upcoming 2026 Castleton Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fxq89xEGLbk A perfect winters evening at the Castleton Sports Club on Friday, February 7, 2026. With snow falling and the lights