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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
Breaking News – Post Announces Closing of Cobourg Plant
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1A8ii3BT40 Post Holdings, Inc. a consumer packaged goods holding company, today announced plans to close two of its Post Consumer
Freedom of Information Request Highlights Concerns of 310 Division
A Freedom of Information request by a local organization that addresses the challenges of homelessness and addictions in Northumberland
Update – Video – Northumberland County Recovering from Ice Storm
(Photo gallery) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlLoRNDKcvY It’s not over yet- but for the most part, Northumberland County was spared major damage that other areas
Exclusive – Video – Cobourg Man Arrested for Not Allowing Authorities In His Backyard
(videos contain strong language) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YYMgx5BdVk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhJ6k4KfzSI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmyLvWQH5Ag A Cobourg man was arrested on Thursday (March 28, 2025) for not allowing officials into his
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Video – Photo Gallery – 34th Annual Polar Plunge Raises Funds for Campbellford Memorial Hospital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5yy1gvZE-o The 34th annual Polar Plunge was held on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in support of Campbellford Memorial Hospital. Approximately $40,000
Breaking News – Video – Breaking News – OFM Unable to Determine Cause of Fatal Fire in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFnE2JTEY9U The Office of the Fire Marshal was unable to determine the cause of a fatal fire at a Northumberland
Cobourg Mayor Issues Statement Following Northumberland County Warden’s Statement
Friday, January 30, 2026 Statement from the Office of the Mayor I have never directly said or inferred ever the sentiments
Update – Video – Photo Gallery – Investigators Discover Body Found at Colborne Fire Scene
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvUu6WuQdjY A brother and sister stood waiting for any news after their mother was missing after fire engulfed the Northumberland County
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – At Least 20 People Displaced Following Apartment Fire in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peFOiCS_HBw Officials are still trying to account for everyone after a Northumberland County Housing Corporation apartment complex was destroyed by
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Video – Photo Gallery – 34th Annual Polar Plunge Raises Funds for Campbellford Memorial Hospital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5yy1gvZE-o The 34th annual Polar Plunge was held on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in support of Campbellford Memorial Hospital. Approximately $40,000
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – At Least 20 People Displaced Following Apartment Fire in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peFOiCS_HBw Officials are still trying to account for everyone after a Northumberland County Housing Corporation apartment complex was destroyed by
Video – Photo Gallery – Chilly Sunset Along the Lakeshore in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBYsaEqePA0 Cold warnings once again as the area goes into a deep freeze on Friday, January 30, 2026. Another beautiful sunset
Video – Snow Covered Hydrants in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXls1Q7-S4w With the amount of snow the area has been getting it’s inevitable that fire hydrants may not be visible
Video – Photo Gallery – It’s a True Canadian Winter As The Snow Just Keeps Coming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7QB_1trMZg It maybe wasn’t as bad as what it was predicted to be, but we still got slammed with another
- 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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West Northumberland Curling Club Member Competing at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Kristina (Adams) Brauch of the West Northumberland Curling Club is set to play for Team Newfoundland and Labrador at
Local Players in OHL U16 Showcase in Peterborough This Week
Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan will compete Tuesday and Wednesday at the Ontario Hockey League’s U16 Top Prospects Showcase
Current Competes at World Cross Country Running Championships, Signs Nike Contract
Kate Current, originally from Precious Corners just north of Cobourg, competed for Canada in the mixed relay at the
Cobourg Cougars Head Into New Year with Lengthy Losing Streak
The Cobourg Cougars junior A hockey club will look to reverse its fortunes after the calendar flips to 2026. Following
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