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The Merger of HKPR District Health Unit and Peterborough Public Health Moves Forward
The legal merger of both health units into a single entity will take effect January 1, 2025. The Boards of
Breaking News – Today’s Northumberland Confirms New Owners of Brookside Property
Today's Northumberland confirmed the new owner's of the former Brookside property in Cobourg are a development company located in
Breaking News – Brookside Has Officially Been Sold!
After months of speculation, the property located at 390 King Street East in Cobourg has been officially sold. Today's Northumberland
Video – Animals Take Over the Streets of Castleton in the Annual Santa Claus Pet Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHfNMERDU7c The ninth annual Castleton Santa Claus Pet Parade took place on Sunday, December 1, 2024. The event was the brainchild
Video – Santa Claus Comes to Cobourg for His Annual Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOsht51M0NI The Cobourg Santa Claus Parade made its way along the streets of downtown Cobourg on Saturday, November 30, 2024. Since
Video – Lakeshore Firefighters Walk Raises Funds for Movember
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eZ_B_I7GGE Firefighters from every fire department along the lakeshore in Northumberland County went for a long walk on Saturday, November
Video – Port Hope Couple Create Christmas Magic in Their Front Yard
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffNSf4zBA4s Tim Robinson and Laura Farmer have done it again with their home decorated for Christmas. First the yard was decorated
Update – Northumberland OPP – Firearms Theft Leads to Arrests and Warrant in Cobourg (Names Released)
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged two individuals following an incident involving
Breaking News – OPP Execute Search Warrant at Cobourg Home
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75TjqWjhJxw Heavily armed members of the Ontario Provincial Police executed a search warrant at a home in Cobourg late Sunday
Video – Christmas Magic Kicks Off the Season in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G10EWaFnTqo The official start of the Christmas season kicked off in Cobourg on Friday, November 22, 2024. Hundreds of people came
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Township Issues Second Statement on Zero Tolerance Policy for the Harassment, Bullying, and Intimidation of Staff
As a result of misinformation circulating in the community and recent incidents involving harassing, defamatory, intimidating, and threatening behaviour
Municipality of Port Hope Welcomes New Solicitor
The Municipality of Port Hope is thrilled to announce the arrival of our dynamic new Municipal Solicitor and Director
Upcoming Geotechnical Investigation at Frankford Lock 6
Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site Parks Canada is advising the public of a temporary closure of the trail between Frankford
Cobourg Police – No Charges After Man was “Verbally Aggressive” to Cobourg Mayor
Despite being taken into custody by Cobourg Police, a man was released unconditionally following a interaction with Cobourg Mayor
Exclusive – Breaking News – Person Taken Away in Handcuffs After Incident with Cobourg Mayor
There has been no release from Cobourg Police concerning an incident involving Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland. Late in the evening
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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