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Year: 2024
Highway of Heroes – Repatriation of Captain Aaron Wideman
A repatriation ceremony will take place on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at 8 Wing/CFB Trenton, for Captain Aaron Wideman,
Video – Spooktacular Halloween Display in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SanHuDZ5OQ If you’re out and about looking for spooky houses on a Halloween tour, be sure to stop at this
Update – HKPR District Health Unit Investigating Dog Bite That Seriously Injures Child
The Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit has provided an update regarding a child bit by a dog. Cobourg
Video – Emergency Services Respond to Single Vehicle Collision in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAKPTpIGn3w One person was taken to hospital following a single vehicle collision in Cobourg on Friday, October 18, 2024. At approximately
Video – Emergency Services Respond to Parking Lot of Cobourg Public Library for Collision
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciM_yzVP_BY Emergency services were called to the Cobourg Public Library on Friday, October 18, 2024 for a two-vehicle collision. Shortly after
Peterborough County OPP – Investigate Fail to Remain Collision Involving Pedestrian
The Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged an individual in relation to
Astrophotographer of the Universe Takes Remarkable Photo of the Tsuchinshan Comet
A Grafton man had the time, patience and professionalism to take a remarkable photo of the Tsuchinshan Comet over
Editorial – “Be a DisruptHER” Might Take On A New Meaning at Northumberland Expo for Women
Today came to a sudden stop after a person sent a social media post. The post was stating a person
Ontario Appoints Reviewer for the Toronto District School Board’s Field Trip
Province takes action to ensure the safety and well-being of all students The Ontario government has appointed Patrick Case to
Port Hope Police – October Incidents – Fail to Comply and Theft
Failure to Comply A 47-year-old Port Hope male was arrested and charged with failure or refuse to comply with a
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Video – Photo Gallery – Wind, Water and Waves Put on a Show Along Cobourg’s Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Is513bBIi74 Wind, water and waves defined the day in Cobourg on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Strong north winds whipped Lake Ontario
Video – Wife of Cobourg Native Facing Extradition Pleads for Canadian Government to Intervene
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-ke_iI9iC8 The wife of a Cobourg native imprisoned in the United Arab Emirates is pleading with the Canadian government to
Canadian Tire Cobourg Raises $10,500 for Jumpstart, Awards Barbecue Prize
General Manager Matt Espey and Store Manager Brayden Shroer of Canadian Tire Cobourg presented Carson with a brand-new barbecue
Video – Canada Child Benefit Payments Increase for 2026-27, Bringing More Support to Families
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kq-8guxM-5w Millions of Canadian families are receiving a boost to their household budgets as increased Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payments
Cobourg Summer Council Meeting on July 22, 2026 to Begin at 1 p.m.
The Town of Cobourg Legislative Services Division would like to remind residents the Summer Council Meeting on Wednesday, July
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Video – Photo Gallery – Wind, Water and Waves Put on a Show Along Cobourg’s Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Is513bBIi74 Wind, water and waves defined the day in Cobourg on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Strong north winds whipped Lake Ontario
Video – Photo Gallery – St. Lawrence II: A Tall Ship Built for Adventure, Teamwork and Discovery
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3AJXr3xOMY The sight of a tall ship sailing into Cobourg Harbour is always a welcome one. The St. Lawrence II stopped
Video – Photo Gallery – Grafton Legion Celebrates Royal Canadian Legion’s 100th Anniversary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJbn5RMlA9Y The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 580 in Grafton welcomed members of the community on Friday, July 17, to celebrate
Video – Photo Gallery – Firefighters Spend Second Day Extinguishing Stubborn Straw Fire Near Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dUJJPJJef8 Firefighters from the Cobourg Fire Department and Hamilton Township Fire Department spent most of Friday, July 17, extinguishing persistent
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – Firefighters Spend Nearly 10 Hours Battling Massive Straw Fire in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcw3MrCbul0 It was a long and exhausting day for firefighters after a massive straw fire broke out in the east
- Crime
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 – Soccer Fans Turn Pickup Truck into Outdoor Viewing Party in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhpBaIX8LTo A day at the beach in Cobourg didn't stop one group of friends and family from catching one of
Local Players, Coach Part of New GMHL Team in Brighton
By Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League will have a second team in Northumberland County for
World-Class Achievement Recognized at Annual CDSHF Induction
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland A seventh contingent of star athletes has been inducted into the Cobourg and District Sports Hall
Marc Mercier’s Hockey Journey from Timmins to Toronto, Cobourg and Cambridge Too
By – David McPherson/Ontario Hockey Association COLLINGWOOD, ON – Ontario Hockey Association Chairman Marc Mercier and Ontario Junior Hockey League
Video – A Dream Come True for Cobourg Hockey Player Picked in the First Round of the OHL Draft
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq52lR02ATE What a week it has been for Cobourg's Lauchlan Whelan. The 15-year-old hockey standout is still trying to take it