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Long-Time Cobourg Public Library Staffer Calls It A Day
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland In her career of more than 35 years at the Cobourg Public Library, Rhonda Perry has
Ontario Supports Improved Service Delivery and Expanding High Speed Internet in Hamilton Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOe1_RvMR7U Funding being delivered through the Municipal Modernization Program The Ontario government is providing up to $225,000 to help improve the
Special Dedication for Retired Fire Chief
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YV2YdZugPcE A special ceremony took place at the Emergency Services Base in Roseneath on Thursday, July 29, 2021 honouring a
Update – Cobourg Police – Joint Forces Traffic Safety Initiative
On the 27th of July, 2021, between 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm, the Cobourg Police Service hosted a Joint
HKRP District Health Unit Media Scrum – Slight Rise in COVID Cases in Area
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Medical Officer of Health Dr. Natalie Bocking reports that the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health
Rosewood Retirement Home Resident Celebrates His 102nd Birthday
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQsjSE2Svwg It was a very special day for one resident of Rosewood Estates Retirement Home in Cobourg on Wednesday, July
Port Hope Tree Planting Recognizes The Contributions of Health Care Workers and First Responders
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvDYWXhfzPQ A tree planting to recognize the contributions of all health care works and first responders took place in Port
SIU Clears OPP Officers Who Fatally Shot Haliburton Man
On July 15, 2020, Leslie Hegedus passed away following an exchange of gunfire with two Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)
Unveiling of Land Acknowledgement at the Sifton-Cook Heritage Centre in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGTYTU36nEI&t=30s By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The latest addition to Cobourg's Sifton-Cook Heritage Centre was unveiled at a special ceremony Saturday –
Breaking News – Joint Effort by Emergency Services Rescues Person in Lake Ontario Off Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhcGQe_i954 A joint effort of emergency services rescued a person in distress on Lake Ontario off Cobourg on Saturday, July
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Video – A Number of People Enjoy the First Day of 2026 on Rice Lake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ph_EeQ-r_kY Beautiful day to start the year on Rice Lake, just off Bewdley on January 1, 2026. Two anglers took the
Video – Photo Gallery – Special Moments for Father and Son on Caroline Street Rink
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PF36rjnqj5Y A number of people took the opportunity to enjoy the Caroline Street Rink in Port Hope on the first
First Baby of the New Year Born at Northumberland Hills Hospital
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) has welcomed its first baby of the new year! Born to Hayley Boivin and Nate Hladysh
Video – Group of Cobourg Friends Start 2026 Off with a Polar Dip
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiTGifh_s28 A group of friends started the year off taking a brief dip in Lake Ontario on January 1, 2026. Cobourg
Video – Photo Gallery – First Night Celebrations in Cobourg Kick Off The New Year
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XY6b765MCE0 It was a beautiful winter’s evening to celebrate Cobourg’s First Night Celebrations on December 31, 2025. There were so many
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Video – A Number of People Enjoy the First Day of 2026 on Rice Lake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ph_EeQ-r_kY Beautiful day to start the year on Rice Lake, just off Bewdley on January 1, 2026. Two anglers took the
Video – Photo Gallery – Special Moments for Father and Son on Caroline Street Rink
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PF36rjnqj5Y A number of people took the opportunity to enjoy the Caroline Street Rink in Port Hope on the first
Video – Photo Gallery – First Night Celebrations in Cobourg Kick Off The New Year
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XY6b765MCE0 It was a beautiful winter’s evening to celebrate Cobourg’s First Night Celebrations on December 31, 2025. There were so many
Video – Photo Gallery – Picturesque Sunset Along Cobourg Pier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGvmUXvkOTw The wind was whipping up Lake Ontario, but it was a beautiful sunset on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 in
Video – Photo Gallery – Special Guests Brought In for St. Peter’s Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXFjjyYkBOI There were a few extra guests at the St. Peter’s Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service in Cobourg. To be precise,
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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 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
OJHL Prospect Series will have games in Cobourg and Feature Local Players
Rosters were announced recently for the Zach Hyman Ontario Junior Hockey League Prospect Series and feature a number of
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