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Update – Fire Contained to Coffee Maker at Port Hope Town Hall
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZU2n1fn0KQ A fire at the Port Hope Town Hall could have been much worse had the fire not burned itself
Work of Art Created for Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre in Hamilton Township.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWRWwNMHVxo Jenny Duda was putting the finishing touches on the mural in the Spiritual Room of Ed’s House on Friday,
Update – Health Unit Confirms E-Mail Privacy Breach
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit is working to address a privacy breach involving
Exclusive – Cobourg Woman Says Health Unit Breached Privacy
A Cobourg woman is fuming at a breach of privacy by the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit. Angie
Highland Games Pop-Up Patio Ceilidh Taking Place in Victoria Park Until Sunday
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_ssKOUICZ8 A Pop-Up Patio Ceilidh kick-off on Thursday, July 22, 2021 and is taking place in Victoria Park until Sunday. The
E-Bike Rider “Very Lucky” After Colliding With Parked Vehicle in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9Hqu5Atyf8 The rider of a e-bike suffered non-life threatening injuries after the e-bike collided with a parked vehicle in Cobourg
Country Music Artist Helps Out at Tim Hortons Camp Day in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMiTc3u7Kdw It was a party atmosphere at Tim Hortons in Colborne on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 as they celebrated Camp
Breaking News – Victoria Beach Closed In Cobourg As Numbers Reach Capacity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6siKBGeJ6U Victoria Beach in Cobourg was closed on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 due to capacity limits being reached. As a result
OPFFA – Don’t Re-Stigmatize Mental Health Injuries, Ontario Fire Fighters Urge Police Chiefs
The union representing Ontario’s professional fire fighters is urging the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) to immediately
Breaking News – Two Members of a Family Are Dead After Their Vehicle Slams Into A Parked Commercial Motor Vehicle at OnRoute Along Highway 401 near Newtonville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vz6TKdAJUdg Two members of a family were killed after their vehicle struck a parked commercial motor vehicle on Highway 401
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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,
- 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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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