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Breaking News – The Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office Investigating Deadly Fire in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwc-3rejIYU One person is dead following a residential fire in Colborne on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. At approximately 2:30 p.m. emergency
Two Employees at Walmart in Cobourg Test Positive for COVID-19
Today’s Northumberland has confirmed that two employees have tested positive for COVID-19 at the Cobourg Walmart on Strathy Road. “Two
Alnwick/Haldimand Township Firefighter Awarded Provincial Medal of Merit
The Firefighters Association of Ontario announced on Monday, January 4, 2021 that Alnwick/Haldimand Township firefighter Matt Dickison will be
Condemnation and Outrage from Veterans and Politicians Concerning Vandalism to Cobourg Afghanistan Memorial
Condemnation and outrage over the vandalism done to the Cobourg Afghanistan Memorial On Sunday, January 4, 2020 Today’s Northumberland was
Cobourg Woman Welcomed In New Years with Dozens of Others At Outdoor Party in Vancouver
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hu6HtparrD0&feature=youtu.be While other people across Cobourg and the rest of Canada spent mainly a quiet New Year’s Eve, a Cobourg
Breaking News – Senseless Act of Vandalism to Afghanistan Memorial in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmFxFCsWCik A senseless act of vandalism to an Afghanistan Memorial has incensed the people of Cobourg. Today’s Northumberland was first notified
Key Community Player Passes Away Suddenly
Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland A key player in the life of the community – especially the Cobourg and Cramahe communities –
Port Hope Woman Said She’s A Victim Not A Criminal In A Dispute She Calls Racism
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRQhxtlQ8Yc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hii464YZl8E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_UEHyT0KTo A Port Hope woman said she is the victim, not a criminal, in a neighbourhood dispute she calls racism. Fighting
HKPR District Health Unit – A Few Unknown Facts Concerning COVID-19 Regulations
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit has provided added information to clear up confusion concerning COVID-19 rules
Santa Claus Makes A Surprise Visit In One Port Hope Neighbourhood
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7Wp7jxOOKI Santa Claus came to town a bit early - at least in Port Hope on Sunday, December 20, 2020. Well,
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Port Hope Council Approves Budget Increase for Rural Roads Office with 4-3 Vote
Port Hope council was divided at its regular meeting Tuesday night, but ultimately rubber-stamped the approval of a budget
Dredging to Resume in Cobourg Harbour
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Town of Cobourg would like to advise residents that dredging operations of the Cobourg Harbour
Port Hope Summons You to Spooky Season This Fall
The Municipality of Port Hope, in partnership with community organizations and businesses across the community, is thrilled to launch
Alnwick/Haldimand Council Defers Motion to Reconsider Denied Severance and Building Applications
Alnwick/Haldimand Township councillor Mike Ainsworth brought forward a motion at Tuesday’s committee-of-the-whole meeting for previously denied severance and building
Alnwick/Haldimand Plans to Hold Public Meeting Regarding Future of Fenella Hall
Alnwick/Haldimand Township council addressed some recommendations from its Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee at Tuesday’s committee-of-the-whole meeting, including the
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Video – Photo Gallery – Canadian Disc Golf Championships Take Place in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTPvgGRoTiU The Canadian Disc Golf Championships wrapped up on Sunday, September 14, 2025 after being held on various courses throughout
Video – Photo Gallery – Grace Bowen Honoured at Cobourg Community Centre
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jd55SgPdt-U On the same morning local residents were participating in the Terry Fox Run, the memory of Grace Bowen was
Video – Salmon Is A Big Draw for Both Port Hope and Cobourg for Different Reasons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt6faWTnvas If you're ever along the waterways of Cobourg and Port Hope this time of year the main word you're
Video – Parking Is A No No Where There Are No, No Parking Signs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvKTvM9QfBs A Cobourg Municipal By-Law Officer issues a $160 fine to a pickup truck parked in a parking lot just
Video – Culvert Installation Goes Smoothly in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ajhGH-ujVE It certainly appeared worked progressed much faster than anticipated installing the northern half of the new culvert on King
- 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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Back-To-Back Losses for Port Hope Panthers to Open PJHL Season
The Trent Hills Thunder scored three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the Port Hope Panthers 3-2
Flesch Brothers from Cobourg Representing Canada in Men’s Rugby
Cobourg’s Mason and Noah Flesch, both St. Mary Catholic Secondary School alumni, were in the starting lineup for Canada’s
Video – Photo Gallery – Canadian Disc Golf Championships Take Place in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTPvgGRoTiU The Canadian Disc Golf Championships wrapped up on Sunday, September 14, 2025 after being held on various courses throughout
Cougars Suffer Third Straight Loss in Trenton
Beckett Ewart opened the scoring against his former club as the Trenton Golden Hawks downed the visiting Cobourg Cougars
Cobourg Cougars Fall to Newmarket in Home Opener
The Cobourg Cougars are winless through two games to start the Ontario Junior Hockey League regular season. Coming off a