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OFM Investigators Discover Smoke Alarm with No Batteries In Residence of Deadly Fire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2NJZRWMBzI Three investigators with the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office looked for the cause into a deadly fire that claimed two
Editorial – Firefighters Fought Through Intense Heat to Rescue Victims of Deadly Fire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GuJmgvrEYg The news shook the community of Port Hope. Word travelled fast that two people perished in a fire on Friday,
Deadly Fire in Port Hope Claims Two Lives
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpqlzLwj-nQ Two people are dead and another person sent to hospital following a house fire in Port Hope on Friday,
“The System Failed” Says The Mother of a Port Hope Man Who Committed Suicide
Spencer Devine was 34-years-old when he took his life on September 15, 2021 by jumping from a railway bridge
Remembering Much Loved Port Hope Man with Candlelight Walk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PytaHo7724A There were tears, hugs and laughter during a candlelight vigil in Port Hope on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 remembering
Local Players Excited for First OHL Season
(Owen Beck photo by Charles Warburton/Mississauga Steelheads, Dalyn Wakely photo by Tom Martineau/North Bay Battalion, Ethan Miedema photo by
Cobourg Firefighter Posthumously Awarded Medal for Line of Duty Death
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsWe-PRbu7Q A Cobourg firefighter was posthumously awarded the Martin E. Pierce medal from the International Association of Fire Fighters on
Learn The Sounds of Fire Safety with New Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYzhAnjl9Xo By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The new family-friendly video Sounds of Fire Safety is good viewing any time – but especially
Eve of Destruction Lives Up To Its Name at Brighton Speedway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aw-2r1ebE24 The Eve of Destruction lived up to its name at the Brighton Speedway on Saturday, October 2, 2021. The event
Update – Port Hope Police – Assault Peace Officer and Intoxicated in a Public Place
The Ministry of Natural Resources called for Port Hope Police on Monday night September 28, 2021 for a intoxicated male falling
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Group Asks Alnwick/Haldimand Council to Keep Rental Fee the Same for AA Meetings
The Alderville Pioneer Group appealed to Alnwick/Haldimand Township council at its committee-of-the-whole meeting this week regarding a rental fee
Critical Repairs at Grafton Arena Could Happen Sooner Than Expected
A notice of motion received support at this week’s Alnwick/Haldimand Township committee-of-the-whole meeting to speed up the process for
Canada’s Largest Literary Festival Receives a Gift from Poetchry
By Wally Keeler The sun was dawning behind the backs of POETCHRY, as it transported its 16th picnic table ladened
Video – Blue Jays Watch Party in Port Hope for Game 2 of the World Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBGGdvSsnsg For anyone planning to watch the Blue Jays this Saturday, October 25, 2025 you’re welcome to join in on
Cold Springs Library Branch Lauded at Hamilton Township Council
During what is Ontario Public Library Week, Hamilton Township Deputy Mayor Larry Williamson gave a three-month update on the
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Video – Blue Jays Watch Party in Port Hope for Game 2 of the World Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBGGdvSsnsg For anyone planning to watch the Blue Jays this Saturday, October 25, 2025 you’re welcome to join in on
Breaking News – Video – Unknown When Power Will Be Restored to Parts of Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuoLZWVfPj4 It’s unknown how large an area of Cobourg is impacted following a power outage late Sunday evening. At approximately 11
Demoltion Has Begun at Former Brookside Youth Centre
Buildings have started to be torn down at the former Brookside Youth Centre located at 390 King Street East
Video – Mayor Enjoys a Round of Disc Golf in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGuQoOGRDD8 Although he was beat by a rookie, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland enjoyed a round of disc golf in Cobourg
Video – Trials and Tribulations of Fishing Along the Ganaraska River in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbhTcJk-v6s Fishing has once again opened up along the Ganaraska River in Port Hope. On Saturday, October 18, 2025 a number
- 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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Oshawa FireWolves of the NLL Sign Contract with Defenseman Kyle Rubisch
The Oshawa FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) have agreed to a one-year contract with defenseman Kyle Rubisch,
Video – Mayor Enjoys a Round of Disc Golf in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGuQoOGRDD8 Although he was beat by a rookie, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland enjoyed a round of disc golf in Cobourg
Panthers Snap Four-Game Losing Skid
After four straight losses to open the Provincial Junior Hockey League season, the Port Hope Panthers got their first
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