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Ed Lorenz Leaves Lasting Legacy for Cobourg Community
Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland A creative man who enjoyed rising to a challenge, Edwin William Lorenz created an enduringly successful business
Ontario Provincial Police Conducts Operation Safe Driver Campaign
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reporting a significant increase in commercial motor vehicle (CMV)-related fatal collisions - a
Breaking News – Ontario Moving to Step Three of Roadmap to Reopen on July 16
Continuing Improvements in Key Indicators Allowing Province to Safely Expand Indoor Settings and Capacity Limits With key public health and
Breaking News – Families Live A Lifetime of Nightmares As Brampton Man Sentenced For Dangerous Driving That Killed Two Cousins
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t37bmg91IHs&lc=Ugwxp6kmvY5ztVJm-y54AaABAg The family of two men who were killed in a horrific collision on Highway 401 near Port Hope in
Brampton Man Sentenced to Penitentiary After Horrific Collision Killed Two Cousins On Highway 401 Near Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUGYnB3-mr8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYMc-voPVjQ&t=36s A Brampton man who was responsible for the deaths of two men in a horrific collision on Highway 401
HKPR District Media Scrum – Getting The Shot Is Job One Says Local Medical Officer of Health
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland There is strength in numbers – and in the case of the COVID-19 pandemic, the higher
Driver Trapped for Over Two Hours after Cement Truck Rolls Over in Roseneath
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcGzdt2h95c The driver of a cement truck was trapped for over two-hours in his cab after it rolled on its
Former Cobourg Hockey Player Honours Northumberland Nighthawks Player Killed in Collison in 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27dKeqtf5W0 A former Cobourg hockey player has found a way to honour a young hockey player who was killed in
Community Comes Through for Curbside Collection for Wesleyville Church Restoration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Bg1ifBusGI The community of Port Hope came through once again for a curbside collection for the Wesleyville Church that was
Exclusive – Alderville First Nation Chief Says Vandalizing First Prime Minister’s Grave Is “Off Limits”
Exclusive - A Kingston man said he was left speechless after seeing the grave of the first Prime Minister
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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