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Huskies Force Deciding Game with OT Win Over Cougars
It was a tough battle between the Cobourg Cougars and Haliburton County Huskies in Game 2 of the best-of-three
Ukraine Families Very Grateful for Community Support in Port Hope and Area
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgOjpk4touA Less than 48-hours after arriving in Port Hope two Ukrainian families are settling in to their temporary homes. The two
HKPR Health Unit Advises Students to Wear Masks
April 12, 2022 To: Staff, students, parents, and/or guardians, RE: INDOOR MASKING RECOMMENDATION Good afternoon, I am writing to you today to highlight
Breaking News – First Families from Ukraine Arrive in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRkF5ekBG3g&t=29s Two families from Ukraine are grateful and safe to be in Port Hope, but it’s not home. The families arrived
VIDEO – E-Bike Battery Catches Fire and Explodes Moments After Being Removed from Cobourg Home
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mS1R2DK8Z1k A Cobourg woman said she could have lost her home after a e-bike battery caught fire and exploded shortly
Float Your Fanny Down The Ganny Makes A Comeback in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnTE0_ahbuI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPKAAl_EWV0 After a two-year hiatus the Float Your Fanny Down The Ganny River Race was back in Port Hope on
Exclusive – Roseneath Man Proud To Serve Alongside Ukrainian’s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBKE5AYbLkk James Challice takes pride in what he’s doing helping people of Ukraine. In fact, the 42-year-old said he’s never felt
Roseneath Man Helping to Make A Difference in Ukraine
(James Challice is pictured in the middle of five men in a group photo) For 42-year-old James Challice it was
Lighthouse Keepers Family Takes Last Look at Home Before Its Demolished in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uPY64PJ1xk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igeBukjzA5E It was a time for the Ribble family to say one final goodbye to the home they grew up
Toronto Ice Fishermen “Educated” About the Dangers of Thin Ice by Hamilton Township Fire Department
Hamilton Township Fire Department hopes anglers got the message to stay off Rice Lake after a incident on Monday,
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Brighton Councillor Bobbi Wright Announces Bid for Mayor
Brighton Councillor Bobbi Wright has officially entered the race to become the Municipality of Brighton's next mayor, announcing she
OPP Airplane Enforcement Program Takes Flight Over Civic Holiday Weekend
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is committed to saving lives and preventing serious injuries on Ontario's highways. As part
In My Opinion – Enforcement Is a Start — But It Isn’t the Solution
The increased enforcement in Cobourg's parks and surrounding areas over the past few weeks is a positive and welcome
Video – Photo Gallery – A Perfect Summer Evening Along Cobourg’s Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj5errRFCT4 There are summer evenings that seem to capture everything people love about Cobourg, and Wednesday, July 30, 2026, was
Cobourg Rotary Set to Fire Up the Grill for the 18th Annual Ribfest and Music Festival
Get ready for the smell of slow-smoked ribs, the sound of live music, and a weekend packed with family
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Video – Photo Gallery – A Perfect Summer Evening Along Cobourg’s Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj5errRFCT4 There are summer evenings that seem to capture everything people love about Cobourg, and Wednesday, July 30, 2026, was
Video – “We’re Going to Be More Proactive”: Six Weeks Into the Job, Cobourg Police Chief Chris Leather Talks Priorities, Public Safety and the Future
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIY0CNHHH_c When Chris Leather accepted the position as Chief of the Cobourg Police Service, he knew he was stepping into
Video – Cobourg Police Welcomes Return of K-9 Unit After More Than 20 Years
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKxi9_Ly3UY The Cobourg Police Service has officially welcomed back its K-9 unit, marking the return of a specialized policing resource
Video – Photo Gallery – Calder Cup Champion Blake Smith Brings Hockey’s Historic Trophy Home to Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNVQbuAlmI8 For Blake Smith, lifting the Calder Cup in his rookie professional season was a dream come true. But bringing
In My Opinion: A Cobourg Sunset and Life’s Greatest Lesson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xj0AAEEDGI4 There are some things in life that never lose their magic. For me, it's watching the sun disappear beyond Lake
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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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Cobourg Kodiaks Have Must-Win Game Saturday in Owen Sound
The Cobourg Kodiaks can earn their way into the Major Series Lacrosse playoffs with a win in their final
Jacob Hyatt Heading to National Lawn Bowling Championship
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Becoming a provincial champion was years in the making for Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club member Jacob Hyatt. The
New Cougars Coach Derek Smith Wants to Restore Team’s Standing in League and Community
(Derek Smith, left, and Ryan Ramsay, right, pictured in this Cobourg Cougars graphic) Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Derek Smith has coached against
Video – Photo Gallery – Calder Cup Champion Blake Smith Brings Hockey’s Historic Trophy Home to Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNVQbuAlmI8 For Blake Smith, lifting the Calder Cup in his rookie professional season was a dream come true. But bringing
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