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Breaking News – Cold Blooded Cop Killers Chance for Faint Hope Clause Turned Down
A cold blooded cop killer had his chance for early release turned down in a decision released on Friday,
Update – Cobourg Police Assigns Two Detectives To Work On Donegan Park Fight
Two detectives from the Cobourg Police Service have been assigned to work full-time on a altercation that took place
Premier Ford Announces Major Funding Increase to Local Northumberland County Hospitals
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbPZq_Pol2w&feature=youtu.be Ontario is taking further action to address the long-standing funding inequities for small- and medium-sized hospitals with a major
Exclusive – Cobourg Family Traumatized After “Swatting” Incident
A Cobourg family was traumatized on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 after their son was the victim of “swatting.” Swatting is
Update – At Least Three People Treated At Hospital Following Incident at Donegan Park in Cobourg
Today’s Northumberland is learning more about an incident that took place in Donegan Park last night in Cobourg. Two groups
Breaking News – Cobourg Police Appealing For Witnesses After Stabbing in Donegan Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHn6XKWEC1o&feature=youtu.be Cobourg Police are appealing for witnesses after one person was stabbed in Donegan Park on Saturday, July 4, 2020. Shortly
Two Diplomatic Vehicles Seized After Drivers Charged With Stunt Driving On Highway 401 in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtAPO_ErP_A&feature=youtu.be Seven vehicles have been impounded by one OPP Highway Safety Division officer during his last two shifts along Highway
Essential Worker Parade Ends After Three Months in Cobourg But the Support Will Always Be There
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DX_nufuXgM&feature=youtu.be A tradition for a Cobourg neighbourhood came to an end after over three months of cheering on emergency services
Volunteers Clean The Highway of Heroes On Canada Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6vUTmmzqYY&feature=youtu.be A group of volunteers spent part of their Canada Day travelling to Toronto Road in Port Hope where they
Kitten Has A Liking For Vehicles At Northumberland Mall
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTjKcAop_V4&feature=youtu.be A kitten seemed to have a liking for cars at Northumberland Mall on Canada Day after refusing to budge
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Video – Photo Gallery – Windy Day Along the Lakeshore in Cobourg and Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhCOHk2cMJI Another windy day along the lakeshore in Northumberland County on Monday, December 29, 2025. With gusts up to 88 kph
Update on Watermain Break in Downtown Port Hope
At approximately 8:45 a.m. on December 28, 2025, a watermain break occurred at the northwest corner of the Walton
Video – So Far Only Minor Issues with the Freezing Rain in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLkoYDLZ54E So far, for the most part, so good. The freezing rain has hit the Northumberland County area, but so far,
Video – Despite the Weather Anglers Getting Their Last Casts In Before the Seasons Over
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrfeofRHcns A number of anglers braved the rainy, chilly weather on Sunday, December 28, 2025 along the Ganaraska River in
Video – Freezing Rain Arrives in the Northumberland County Area
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMRRSgFaiQA The expected freezing rain arrived into the area of Northumberland County shortly after 1 p.m. on Sunday, December 28,
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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,
Exclusive – Video – Photo Gallery – Grinch Takes The Fun Out of Christmas in Bowmanville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92UfKGfuDlY The Clay family has been served notice from the Municipality of Clarington - Skelly’s got to go. Skelly has been
Video – Christmas Lights at Old Scugog Road in Bowmanville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGauc6EJVEY Anyone who lives in driving distance of Bowmanville, either knows of, and likely has visited Old Scugog Road to
Video – Photo Gallery – Trent Hills Fire Department Toy Drive Is What Christmas Is All About
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8e0wkkJIjQ The Trent Hills Fire Department Toy Drive wrapped up on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at the Trent Hills Emergency
Exclusive – Winter Parking Tickets Cancelled for Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland
“It is the Mayor's and we are working on a solution,” stated Kevin Feagan (Manager, Bylaw Enforcement and Licensing)
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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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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
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