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Breaking News – First Night New Year’s Celebration Cancelled, Municipal Buildings Close to Walk-Ins to Combat Spread of Omicron Variant
Business continuity will continue but through safer measures as local health unit recommends. The Town of Cobourg would like to
Exclusive – Suspect Facing Numerous Criminal Charges Including Arson Following String of Incidents in Port Hope
(Photos of suspects about to turn himself in to Port Hope Police and photos from inside 3M Dance Works) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhaoskOnnSw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DxIi7-MXBw Exclusive
Second Annual Roseneath Christmas Tour Brings Out the Joy of the Season
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKZ7leOq_mY The second annual Roseneath Christmas Tour took place on Friday, December 17, 2021 with nearly double the amount of
Breaking News – A Number of Fires Intentionally Set Overnight in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvf6gFNJWZ0 Port Hope Police are investigating after a number of fires are believed to have been intentionally set early Saturday
HKPR District Health Unit Asks Employers Help to Address Surge in Cases
With a spike in local cases of COVID-19, the health unit is encouraging employers to put measures in place
Beebe’s Shoe Store Closing After Nearly a Century in Business in Downtown Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zenuJSsmEgE The oldest locally owned store in Cobourg is closing after nearly a century in business. Beebe’s Footwear in downtown Cobourg
Northumberland Hills Public School in Castleton Taking Conservative Approach Following Case of COVID-19
The principal of Northumberland Hills Public School in Castleton sent a e-mail to parents, guardians and staff of the
Teachers and Education Workers Need Rapid Tests to Slow the Spread of Omicron
On Thursday, December 16, 2021, the Association des enseignantes et des enseignants franco-ontariens (AEFO), Canadian Union of Public Employees
Métis Artist Spreads Message of Hope and Healing with Red Yarn Installation at Port Hope Town Hall
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2AzItTiWls Hamilton-based Métis installation artist Tracey-Mae Chambers brought her national touring project Hope and Healing Canada to Port Hope on
HKPR District Health Unit Notified of Potential Local Case of Omicron Variant
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit has been notified that initial screening of a local resident who
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Northumberland County Council Further Debates Electronic Participation Bylaw Before Final Approval
Some items on Northumberland County council’s agenda were re-ordered Wednesday, including the updated procedural bylaw for electronic participation, to
Video – Patriotic Pedestrian Belts Out the National Anthem During Evening Performance in Downtown Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nMAiFfHqts A patriotic pedestrian sang the Canadian anthem loud and proud on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. At approximately 9:25 p.m. a
Cobourg Library Will Cut 13 Hours with Proposed Budget
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg Public Library Board approved a proposed 2026 budget Wednesday at its September meeting, adhering
Opposition to 202 Second Street Development Voiced at Cobourg Public Meeting
A full house with a packed council chambers at Victoria Hall and overflow to the Old Bailey Room downstairs
Video – Photo Gallery – Hundreds of Students Attend Level Up! Career Fair in Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmUvYrZmNEg The Haldimand Arena was filled with students on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 learning around rewarding careers in the skilled
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Video – Photo Gallery – Hundreds of Students Attend Level Up! Career Fair in Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmUvYrZmNEg The Haldimand Arena was filled with students on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 learning around rewarding careers in the skilled
Video – Photo Gallery – Canadian Disc Golf Championships Take Place in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTPvgGRoTiU The Canadian Disc Golf Championships wrapped up on Sunday, September 14, 2025 after being held on various courses throughout
Video – Photo Gallery – Grace Bowen Honoured at Cobourg Community Centre
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jd55SgPdt-U On the same morning local residents were participating in the Terry Fox Run, the memory of Grace Bowen was
Video – Salmon Is A Big Draw for Both Port Hope and Cobourg for Different Reasons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt6faWTnvas If you're ever along the waterways of Cobourg and Port Hope this time of year the main word you're
Video – Parking Is A No No Where There Are No, No Parking Signs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvKTvM9QfBs A Cobourg Municipal By-Law Officer issues a $160 fine to a pickup truck parked in a parking lot just
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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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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
Flesch Brothers from Cobourg Representing Canada in Men’s Rugby
Cobourg’s Mason and Noah Flesch, both St. Mary Catholic Secondary School alumni, were in the starting lineup for Canada’s
Video – Photo Gallery – Canadian Disc Golf Championships Take Place in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTPvgGRoTiU The Canadian Disc Golf Championships wrapped up on Sunday, September 14, 2025 after being held on various courses throughout
Cougars Suffer Third Straight Loss in Trenton
Beckett Ewart opened the scoring against his former club as the Trenton Golden Hawks downed the visiting Cobourg Cougars
Cobourg Cougars Fall to Newmarket in Home Opener
The Cobourg Cougars are winless through two games to start the Ontario Junior Hockey League regular season. Coming off a