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Breaking News – Port Hope Police – Fourteen-Year-Old Facing Charges of Attempted Murder and Arson
A 14 year old young person is in custody on charges of Arson, Attempted Murder and Mischief Endangering Life. Early
Capitol Theatre In Port Hope Celebrates 90th Anniversary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzGgd8jLRzE&feature=youtu.be It was a weekend celebration in Port Hope as the Capitol Theatre celebrated its 90th anniversary. On August 15, 1930,
Canadian Coast Guard Crew Arrives Just In Time For Stuck Sailboat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1h8iCe40UM&feature=youtu.be The crew from the Canadian Coast Guard ship Cape Rescue saved the day for a sailboat stuck at the
Three People Charged With Trespassing On Victoria Beach In Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSGYvP9-Unk Three people were charged with trespassing on Victoria Beach in Cobourg on Saturday, August 15, 2020. Things got a little
Breaking News – Fatal ATV Collision in Hamilton Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAuANdQN4YA&feature=youtu.be Emergency services were called to the scene of a ATV collision on Saturday, August 15, 2020 south of Harwood. Northumberland
Update – Northumberland OPP – Alderville First Nation – Individual Charged With Conspiracy
Police Execute Search Warrant (ALDERVILLE, ON) – Members from the Crime Unit of Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police
Brighton Fire Chief Moving On To The City of Quinte West
The Municipality of Brighton Fire Chief is moving on accepting a position as the Deputy Fire Chief for the
Northumberland-Peterborough South receives over $5.1 million in Emergency Funding from the Government of Ontario Assistance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZOcX0qAKec&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGbkZNRx0Jg&feature=youtu.be The Ontario government, in partnership with the federal government, is delivering on its commitment to provide urgently needed emergency
Base for Statue Honouring Fern Blodgett Sunde Put in Place
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6DfrLPIHns&feature=youtu.be The base for a statue honouring a Cobourg native was put in place on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. Fern Blodgett
Breaking News – Normal Operations To Resume At Extendicare In Cobourg Following COVID-19 Tests
A worker at Extendicare in Cobourg who tested positive for COVID-19 last week has been re-tested and determined to
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Cobourg Mayor Wants Warming Hub at New Golden Plough Lodge
At this Wednesday’s (October 29, 2025) Council Meeting, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland will bringing up a Notice of Motion
Cobourg Police Board’s Finance Committee to Hear From Public About Budget Increase
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Following a presentation from Chief Paul VandeGraaf that outlined a 20.5% budget increase estimate, the Cobourg
Township Issues Second Statement on Zero Tolerance Policy for the Harassment, Bullying, and Intimidation of Staff
As a result of misinformation circulating in the community and recent incidents involving harassing, defamatory, intimidating, and threatening behaviour
Municipality of Port Hope Welcomes New Solicitor
The Municipality of Port Hope is thrilled to announce the arrival of our dynamic new Municipal Solicitor and Director
Upcoming Geotechnical Investigation at Frankford Lock 6
Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site Parks Canada is advising the public of a temporary closure of the trail between Frankford
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Video – Blue Jays Watch Party in Port Hope for Game 2 of the World Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBGGdvSsnsg For anyone planning to watch the Blue Jays this Saturday, October 25, 2025 you’re welcome to join in on
Breaking News – Video – Unknown When Power Will Be Restored to Parts of Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuoLZWVfPj4 It’s unknown how large an area of Cobourg is impacted following a power outage late Sunday evening. At approximately 11
Demoltion Has Begun at Former Brookside Youth Centre
Buildings have started to be torn down at the former Brookside Youth Centre located at 390 King Street East
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
Video – Trials and Tribulations of Fishing Along the Ganaraska River in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbhTcJk-v6s Fishing has once again opened up along the Ganaraska River in Port Hope. On Saturday, October 18, 2025 a number
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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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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
Panthers Snap Four-Game Losing Skid
After four straight losses to open the Provincial Junior Hockey League season, the Port Hope Panthers got their first
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