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Honouring A Fallen Cobourg Police Officer
It’s been 21 years since Cobourg Police officer Chris Garrett was murdered in the line of duty. It was around
Video – Exclusive – Cobourg Mayor Clearly Frustrated with County Council After Another Break-In
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViyDYQjR3IU Cobourg Mayor is clearly fed-up after waking up on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 to find his vehicle had been
Video – Fun Day at Annual Castleton Sports Club Fishing Derby for Youths
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGYjg6V62T0 The first day of the Castleton Sports Club Annual Fishing Derby took place on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at
Business Owners Tell Cobourg Council Transition House/310 Division Street is Creating a “Chaotic State”
On the agenda for Cobourg Council on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 is a letter that was written to Northumberland
Breaking News – AkzoNobel Shutting Down Production in Port Hope After Major Fire
As a result of a fire that caused "significant damage" to AkzoNobel in Port Hope on April 9, 2025,
Breaking News – Video – Several People Taken Into Custody Following Controlled Drug and Substances Act Search Warrants
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeO_p0FhKj8 Cobourg Police with the assistance of Port Hope Police, OPP and Belleville Tactical Team conducted three search warrants on
Video – Hero’s Flight Restored to Its Former Glory at Chris Garrett Memorial Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7j56uCFlNs Town of Cobourg Parks Department staff reassembled a memorial in honour of a Cobourg Police officer. The memorial named “Hero’s
The Capitol Theatre in Port Hope Announces Summer Season Rollout Events and Gala
https://vimeo.com/1073724982?share=copy#t=0 Rob Kempson, Artistic Director of the Capitol Theatre Port Hope, has shared programming details for next week’s third-annual Summer
Video – Memorial in Honour of Fallen Cobourg Police Officer Being Restored with Care and Pride
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kC-ncSHDyW8 It doesn’t go unnoticed to workers at Subzero Blasting in Colborne the meaning behind a memorial they are refurbishing
Video – Canadian Actor Ryan Reynolds Requests Name Change of “Pond” Arena
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjINo5rHY4k By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland At Wednesday's meeting of Cobourg council's Community Services, Protection and Economic Development Standing Committee, Ryan Reynolds
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Video – Busy Evening for Cobourg Firefighters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBIStW6SBew It was a busy hour for members of the Cobourg Fire Department on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Within an hour
Video – Enjoyable Evening Along Cobourg Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtcqT58pQYs A number of activities were taking place along the lakeshore in Cobourg on Thursday, May 15, 2025. A group of
Video – Beautiful Evening for Lawn Bowling in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CV3d7a6m3oI The sounds of church bells resonated over the Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club on Thursday, May 15, 2025. It was one
Honouring A Fallen Cobourg Police Officer
It’s been 21 years since Cobourg Police officer Chris Garrett was murdered in the line of duty. It was around
Parking Updates and Support During the Walton Street Reconstruction in Port Hope
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Municipality of Port Hope acknowledges the challenges that residents, businesses, and visitors have experienced during
- Photo Galleries
Video – Always Something New at Nawautin Sanctuary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaabYyHL6iw There is no rush when watching natures creatures. Nawautin Sanctuary always has something new to see - it just takes
Video – Parkrun Welcomes Participants in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM8zk8QSVIU The number of participants is increasing as word spreads about Parkrun in Cobourg. Parkruns are free, weekly community events for
Video – Start of the Sailing Season with the Boats in the Water in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMOtSY2w_Bg Fifty-three-sailboats were hoisted into Cobourg Harbour on Saturday, May 10, 2025. The sailboats were lined up on Friday around the
Breaking News – Video – Home Destroyed by Fire in Alnwick/Haldimand Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZIvX8iWCkk A home was destroyed by fire on Sunday, May 11, 2025 in Alnwick/Haldimand Township. Shortly before noon on Sunday, numerous
Video – Nawautin Sanctuary – Natures Photo Gallery
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx1GwTCC_g8 (Photo gallery) Another beautiful evening at Nawautin Sanctuary in Alnwick/Haldimand Township on Friday, May 9, 2025. Spring and sprung and there
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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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Wakely Advances with Barrie Colts in OHL Playoffs
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Port Hope’s Dalyn Wakely and the Barrie Colts have advanced to the Ontario Hockey League’s Eastern
Wakely and Miedema to Meet in Game 7 with OHL Clubs
(Photo gallery) The second-round Ontario Hockey League playoff series between the Kingston Frontenacs and Barrie Colts is heading to a
Local Players Facing Off in OHL Playoff Series
Cobourg’s Ethan Miedema of the Kingston Frontenacs and Port Hope’s Dalyn Wakely of the Barrie Colts are currently squaring
Video – 17th Annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxPUhl56_Ck The 17th annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament kicked off on Friday night at the Jack Burger Sports
Video – Old Puckers Raise Money for Ed’s House
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFisEpWoMVo A special presentation was held at the Cobourg Community Centre on Friday, March 28, 2025 before a charity hockey