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Ontario Enshrining the Right to Wear Poppies in the Workplace
Proposed amendments would ensure workers can pay tribute to veterans The Ontario government is introducing legislation today that, if passed,
Cobourg Woman Celebrates 95th Birthday Going For A Ride In Sidecar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsbLPSGCByQ A Cobourg woman celebrated her 95th birthday doing something she had never done before. Dorathy Marie Harnden took a trip
MPP’s Office Announces New Regulations Concerning Outdoor Gatherings
On October 22, 2021 the government released A Plan to Safely Reopen Ontario and Manage COVID-19 for the Long-Term,
West End Halloween Display in Cobourg Is Not To Be Missed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEga0j1YRWU It has to be one of the most popular Halloween displays in Cobourg. Today’s Northumberland checked out the elaborate display
Elchuk Family Halloween Light Show Raising Donations for Local Food Bank
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LPxg6Jal00 A Halloween display in Hamilton Township is attracting visitors who were singing along and dancing in the ditch on
Over 20 Students from Cobourg Collegiate Institute Found Inside Abandoned Building
A building that has caused grief to town officials continues to create challenges for emergency services. On Wednesday, October 27,
Raising Awareness About Drinking Water Protection Zone Road Signs Across Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HebhvPH1_Qs Ontario’s 19 Drinking Water Source Protection Committees and Conservation Ontario launched a new Drinking Water Source Water Protection outreach
Piccini Advises Mayors In Riding that Santa Claus Parades Are Welcomed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYlPfLZWaak&t=6s As far as the Provincial Government is concerned, Santa Claus Parades are a go. Northumberland - Peterborough South MPP David
Breaking News – Transport Truck Gets Wedged Under Railway Bridge in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4a_BFdUSSv4 A transport driver learned the hard way the height of his trailer is a bit too high for a
Luxury Vehicles Stop In At Olympus Burger in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTGlJREg_Uw It’s become an annual event as luxury cars pulled into Olympus Burger in Port Hope on Sunday, October 24,
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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
Port Hope Council Approves Budget Increase for Rural Roads Office with 4-3 Vote
Port Hope council was divided at its regular meeting Tuesday night, but ultimately rubber-stamped the approval of a budget
Dredging to Resume in Cobourg Harbour
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Town of Cobourg would like to advise residents that dredging operations of the Cobourg Harbour
Port Hope Summons You to Spooky Season This Fall
The Municipality of Port Hope, in partnership with community organizations and businesses across the community, is thrilled to launch
Alnwick/Haldimand Council Defers Motion to Reconsider Denied Severance and Building Applications
Alnwick/Haldimand Township councillor Mike Ainsworth brought forward a motion at Tuesday’s committee-of-the-whole meeting for previously denied severance and building
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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
- 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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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