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Local Angler Wins Top Prize for the Walter Oster Junior Anglers Day of the Great Ontario Salmon Derby
A young angler has won top prize for the Walter Oster Junior Anglers Day on July 10, 2021. Nine-year-old Jakob
Rosewood Estates Resident Celebrates 100th Birthday in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlGnU12j1wA It was a special milestone for one resident of Rosewood Estates Retirement Home in Cobourg on Saturday, July 17,
Cobourg Police – Modified Vehicle Taken Off The Road
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXaskpMgqA0&t=3s A vehicle was removed from the road after Cobourg Police deemed it unsafe as a result of a number
Northumberland OPP – Ten People Arrested at Illegal Cannabis Production Operation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcIU_0JcLwo On Wednesday July 14, 2021 members of the Ontario Provincial Police Provincial Joint Forces Cannabis Enforcement Team, Kawartha Lakes
Breaking News – Obstruction of Justice Charge Laid Against Retired General Jonathan Vance
On July 15th, 2021, the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service (CFNIS) charged Retired General Jonathan Vance with the following: One
Theodore Too Draws Onlookers to Lake Ontario Shoreline
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMLvFT2956I A famous tugboat drew onlookers to the Lake Ontario shoreline in Northumberland County on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 to
Port Hope Police Chief Receives the Order of Merit
Port Hope Police Chief Bryant Wood received the Order of Merit during a virtual ceremony at the Port Hope
Federal Minister Compliments Cobourg Community Centre Vaccine Clinic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORK92wlp0Bs By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Had she been wearing a hat as she toured the mass-immunization clinic at the Cobourg Community
Tricky Day for Taking Water Samples In Cobourg Due to Waves
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXs3NKyKZKo Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Beach Sampling Student Jasmine Kaler had a bit of difficulty on Monday, July
Race Fans Back At Brighton Speedway After A 16-Month Hiatus Due To COVID
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSECEcizibI After 16-months Brighton Speedway welcomed the fans back to racing on Saturday, July 10, 2021. “We’re excited, we’re happy and
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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