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First Baby of the Year Welcomed at Northumberland Hills Hospital
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) has welcomed its first baby of the new year! Born to Vanessa and Jake Morris
First Night Celebrations Kick Off the New Year in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6ud7wDN_PQ First Night Celebrations kicked off the beginning of 2024. Carriage rides, skating, music and of course fireworks rang in 2024
Campbellford Man’s Christmas Display Doubles His Hydro Bill – But It’s Worth It
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KA2AjoAV2g0 Even Patrick Lanoue has to take a few moments to try and describe all the Christmas ornaments adorning his
Record Year for 12th Annual Queenies Toy Drive in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZG2TegzbEs It was a record year for the 12th annual Queenies Bake Shop Toy Drive in Port Hope. With well over
Video – Birthday Fundraiser Helps Out Community Works – The Foodbank in Bewdley
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGcI3qJ_CNo A birthday fundraiser for the Community Works - The Foodbank in Bewdley was a sold-out success on Saturday, September
Video – Special Ceremony at St. Peter’s Anglican Church in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpuVHBY9k4c A Lambeth Awards Service took place at St. Peter’s Anglican Church on Sunday, December 10, 2023. Along with the awards
Enbridge Gas Donates $5,000 to Hamilton Township for Safe Community Project Assist
Representatives from Hamilton Township including Mayor Scott Jibb and Fire Chief Mike Robinson accept a cheque from Enbridge Gas
Union Members Donate $3,000 to Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank
UFCW Locals 175 & 633 members make $3,000 donation to the Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank in Cobourg-Port Hope;
Video – Celebrating the Bell Tower Restoration at St. Peter’s Church in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K51SVLCPst4 On Sunday, December 10th, St. Peter's will be having a public concert and recital on our church bells, also
More Donations Needed for “Stuff a Stocking for a Senior Northumberland”
By Jesse Johnson Christmas is a time for giving and sharing company with those you love. For Cobourg resident Vicky
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- Local News
Town of Cobourg Approves 2026 Capital and Operating Budget
Municipal levy increase of 2.74% adopted, no levy increase for Capital projects The Town of Cobourg has approved the 2026
Alnwick Haldimand Council Approves Winning Bid for Arena Construction Project in Grafton
The contract to oversee critical repairs at the Haldimand Community Memorial Arena in Grafton, with an expected price tag
Shop With a Cop Brings Holiday Cheer to Local Youth in Cobourg
On December 14th, Cobourg Police Service members once again lit up the holiday season with the beloved Shop with
Northumberland OPP – Stockings Filled for Senior Citizens in Trent Hills
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in conjunction with Northumberland/Peterborough Crime Stoppers, initiated for a second
Local Paramedic Union of Northumberland County Posts About Emergency Department Delays at NHH
OPSEU Local 381 of the Professional Paramedics of Northumberland County posted on Monday, December 22, 2025 concerning emergency room
- Photo Galleries
Exclusive – Video – Photo Gallery – Grinch Takes The Fun Out of Christmas in Bowmanville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92UfKGfuDlY The Clay family has been served notice from the Municipality of Clarington - Skelly’s got to go. Skelly has been
Video – Christmas Lights at Old Scugog Road in Bowmanville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGauc6EJVEY Anyone who lives in driving distance of Bowmanville, either knows of, and likely has visited Old Scugog Road to
Video – Photo Gallery – Trent Hills Fire Department Toy Drive Is What Christmas Is All About
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8e0wkkJIjQ The Trent Hills Fire Department Toy Drive wrapped up on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at the Trent Hills Emergency
Exclusive – Winter Parking Tickets Cancelled for Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland
“It is the Mayor's and we are working on a solution,” stated Kevin Feagan (Manager, Bylaw Enforcement and Licensing)
Video – Photo Gallery – The 10th Annual Castleton Pet Parade Takes Over the Streets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2RqlTYAvgA The 10th annual Castleton Pet Parade took place on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The annual event lets owners bring out
- 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
- Sports
- AllBaseballHockey
Port Hope’s Owen Beck Scores First NHL Goal
(Photo courtesy of Montreal Canadiens) In his 21st NHL game, Port Hope’s Owen Beck scored the first goal of his
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