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Video – Arson Won’t Stop Group of Volunteers at the Wesleyville Church – “We Will Recover”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ak50EcsCCQU&t=398s “We Will Recover” The sign on what used to be the front doors of the Old Wesleyville United Church says
Breaking News – CCI Remains Open Despite Six Confirmed Cases of COVID-19
(file photo) April 5, 2021 Dear Students, Staff, Parents and Guardians of Cobourg Collegiate Institute,As always, the well-being of our students
Breaking News – St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Closed As A Result of COVID-19
Dear parents, guardians and staff, As you are aware, a COVID-19 outbreak was declared on April 3 at St. Mary
Cobourg Man Issued $880 Ticket for Violation of Emergency Brake Shutdown Restrictions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20bfnKxsvKk A Cobourg man who was issued a ticket as a result of a protest in front of Victoria Hall
Arson Suspected Cause of Fire at the Old Wesleyville United Church
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEPgF0sBjD4&t=2s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8pUWTosdIQ A fire at the old Wesleyville United Church on April 3, 2021 is believed to have been an act
Cobourg Police Service Requests Compliance with Emergency Brake Shutdown
Individuals that refuse to comply will be charged accordingly.The Cobourg Police Service (CPS) supports all measures necessary to limitthe
Three Northumberland County Pharmacies Give Vaccinations
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's NorthumberlandThree Northumberland pharmacies are in the next group approved by the province to give AstraZeneca vaccinations
Breaking News – Ontario Implements Provincewide Emergency Brake
All 34 Public Health Unit Regions to Move into Shutdown The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer
HKPR District Health Unit Offers A Final Media Scrum – For A While
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzW15QD4AGc By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's NorthumberlandActing Medical Officer of Health Dr. Ian Gemmill – whose position was on an interim basis
Rainbow Trout Make Their Way Up Ganaraska River in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nKc-zflhD4 The annual rainbow trout migration is well underway along the Ganaraska River in Port Hope .On Tuesday, March 30, 2021,
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Video – Photo Gallery – 34th Annual Polar Plunge Raises Funds for Campbellford Memorial Hospital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5yy1gvZE-o The 34th annual Polar Plunge was held on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in support of Campbellford Memorial Hospital. Approximately $40,000
Breaking News – Video – Breaking News – OFM Unable to Determine Cause of Fatal Fire in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFnE2JTEY9U The Office of the Fire Marshal was unable to determine the cause of a fatal fire at a Northumberland
Cobourg Mayor Issues Statement Following Northumberland County Warden’s Statement
Friday, January 30, 2026 Statement from the Office of the Mayor I have never directly said or inferred ever the sentiments
Update – Video – Photo Gallery – Investigators Discover Body Found at Colborne Fire Scene
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvUu6WuQdjY A brother and sister stood waiting for any news after their mother was missing after fire engulfed the Northumberland County
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – At Least 20 People Displaced Following Apartment Fire in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peFOiCS_HBw Officials are still trying to account for everyone after a Northumberland County Housing Corporation apartment complex was destroyed by
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Video – Photo Gallery – 34th Annual Polar Plunge Raises Funds for Campbellford Memorial Hospital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5yy1gvZE-o The 34th annual Polar Plunge was held on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in support of Campbellford Memorial Hospital. Approximately $40,000
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – At Least 20 People Displaced Following Apartment Fire in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peFOiCS_HBw Officials are still trying to account for everyone after a Northumberland County Housing Corporation apartment complex was destroyed by
Video – Photo Gallery – Chilly Sunset Along the Lakeshore in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBYsaEqePA0 Cold warnings once again as the area goes into a deep freeze on Friday, January 30, 2026. Another beautiful sunset
Video – Snow Covered Hydrants in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXls1Q7-S4w With the amount of snow the area has been getting it’s inevitable that fire hydrants may not be visible
Video – Photo Gallery – It’s a True Canadian Winter As The Snow Just Keeps Coming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7QB_1trMZg It maybe wasn’t as bad as what it was predicted to be, but we still got slammed with another
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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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West Northumberland Curling Club Member Competing at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Kristina (Adams) Brauch of the West Northumberland Curling Club is set to play for Team Newfoundland and Labrador at
Local Players in OHL U16 Showcase in Peterborough This Week
Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan will compete Tuesday and Wednesday at the Ontario Hockey League’s U16 Top Prospects Showcase
Current Competes at World Cross Country Running Championships, Signs Nike Contract
Kate Current, originally from Precious Corners just north of Cobourg, competed for Canada in the mixed relay at the
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