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Devastating Fire Leaves Cramahe Township Family of Four Homeless
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sd5rMvcELM A family who had just bought their dream house are now homeless following a devastating fire north of Castleton
Update – Snow Storm Wallops Northumberland County Leaving Hundreds Stranded Along Highway 401
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TMHiaZs4pU Hundreds of vehicles were stranded on area roadways including Highway 401 after Northumberland County got walloped by a severe
Shoreline of Ice Highlights Sunset Over Lake Ontario Near Port Hope
With high winds and cold temperatures, ice bergs are bound to form along the shoreline. In Port Hope, late Sunday
Northumberland County Advises Warming Centre Shift to Transition House Only Temporary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaoZxuX8fj4 Northumberland County advises that the shift from St. Peter’s Anglican Church to Transition House is only temporary regarding the
Cobourg Community Centre Opens Up for Daytime Warming Room This Weekend
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjzSbSAuGcA In response to the forecasted extreme cold warnings, the Town of Cobourg will open a Warming Centre for those
Northumberland County Warming Shelter Closed For Unknown Reason On Coldest Night Of The Year in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YNKu9KWMw8 A warming shelter to provide relief to the frigid temperatures this winter was unexpectedly closed on Friday, January 15,
Enhanced COVID-19 Clinical Assessment Centre Now Open at NHH for Patients with Worsening Symptoms Due to COVID-19
Team relocated from trailer outside NHH Emergency Department to expand and enhance Assessment services as regional need rises. The Northumberland
Cobourg Begins Agreement with Northumberland Humane Society
Essential community services continue for all animals in need of shelter, comfort, rehoming and adoption. The Town of Cobourg and
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation Celebrates $1 Million Gift
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) Foundation is celebrating a remarkable gift of $1 million from long-time residents of Northumberland County,
HKPR District Health Unit Media Scrum – HKPR Still Riding Omicron Wave
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Because of changes to how COVID-19 PCR tests are administered, the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District
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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