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Tim Burgess Named Cramahe Township Fire Chief
The Municipality of Cramahe Township is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Burgess as Fire Chief. “We are pleased
Breaking News – Cobourg Police Internal Investigation Following Officers Social Media Comments
Cobourg Police have launched an internal investigation after an officers online social media comments on post on Saturday, July
Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment Reservists Begin Their 100-Mile March
Reservists from the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment headed off at 5 a.m. from the Cobourg Garrion on Wilmott
Another Weekend and More Parking Problems Around Victoria Park
Another weekend of busy activity and more unusual road closures on July 7, 2019 in Cobourg Despite a Classic Car
UPDATE – Cobourg Police Confident In Quality of Policing Despite What Officer States
The Cobourg Police Service appears to have issued a release in direct response to a social media on Facebook
Marie Dressler Foundation Recognizes Exceptional Students
Congratulations to Northumberland students Ava Bogyay (St. Mary CSS), Juliette Sinnott (St. Mary CSS) and Olivia Rapsos (Campbellford District
Breaking News – “Insanity” of Policing In Cobourg States Veteran Officer
A police officers social media post on Saturday, July 6, 2019 apparently exposes the concerns of policing in Cobourg. Veteran
UPDATE – Organizers Thrilled With Support From Community After Fundraiser
Organizers are thrilled with the support from the community response following a fundraiser on Friday evening in Cobourg. On Saturday
Feds Chip in $71-million Toward Improved Cellular Broadband and Connectivity
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Northumberland-Peterborough South MP Kim Rudd has announced a Federal contribution of $71-million toward the Eastern Ontario
Breaking News – Search For Missing Person Along Cobourg Lakeshore
Emergency services were called to Cobourg Beach at approximately 12:40 a.m. on Friday, July 5, 2019 after a report
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Town of Cobourg Declares Significant Weather Event and Snow Event
(Today's Northumberland file photo) No parking on any roads; avoid non-essential travel Due to the worsening weather forecast with significant amounts
Breaking News – Video – Home Destroyed by Fire in Municipality of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbwv06v0LGw A family is homeless after fire destroyed their home in the Municipality of Port Hope on Sunday, January 25,
Video – Peaceful Way to End the Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR8Qb6esK5M With the weather warming up from nearly -30 Celsius to a balmy -10 Celsius by the afternoon, it was
Video – Fast and Furious Take Part in a Fun Day on Rice Lake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44nqO6QNDkQ The chilly temperatures didn’t stop a number of people heading to Bewdley on Saturday, January 24, 2026 for some
Cobourg Council Agenda Includes Two Winter Initiatives
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland At the end of Wednesday's meeting of Cobourg council, two notices of motion from Mayor Lucas
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Breaking News – Video – Home Destroyed by Fire in Municipality of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbwv06v0LGw A family is homeless after fire destroyed their home in the Municipality of Port Hope on Sunday, January 25,
Video – Fast and Furious Take Part in a Fun Day on Rice Lake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44nqO6QNDkQ The chilly temperatures didn’t stop a number of people heading to Bewdley on Saturday, January 24, 2026 for some
Peterborough County OPP – Four Firearms and Over Two Kilograms of Fentanyl Seized (Names Released)
Seven people are facing several charges after the seizure of a large amount of illicit drugs and four handguns. In
Video – Photo Gallery – A Memorable Canadian Winter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DYIR5kDtiE Another dousing of the white stuff kept emergency services busy throughout Northumberland County on Monday, January 19, 2026. Numerous vehicles
Video – Photo Gallery – No Injuries After Transport Collides with Antique Store North of Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_M7La7LIdvs There were no injuries after a transport truck struck a pickup truck before slamming into a antique Store in
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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