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Quadriplegic Man Wheelchairs Across Canada Raising Awareness for Accessibility
A devastating injury in 2009 hasn’t stopped Kevin Mills from inspiring others as he makes his way across Canada
SARTECS Train with Members of the Canadian Coast Guard Cutter Cape Rescue on Lake Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfNBNObYlsk&t=9s The crew of the Canadian Coast Guard cutter Cape Rescue was on Lake Ontario working alongside members of 424
A New Venture for Stevenson Building Products at the Cobourg Community Centre
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNoREiyLC-s It’s a new venture that Stevenson Building Products is proud to be apart of. Stevenson Building Products will be the
Cobourg to Rochester Ferry Mural Gets An Upgrade in Downtown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gu8Ky7Lc0mo The Cobourg to Rochester Ferry mural on First Street has been getting a make over for the past week. The
29th Annual Alderville First Nation Pow Wow Brings Community Together
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bNjP36VY4o Another amazing turnout for the Alderville First Nation Pow Wow which took place over the weekend. On July 8 and
Today’s Northumberland Gets Close-Up Look at Search and Rescue Training on Lake Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gA31IGZ-jlA&t=81s Today’s Northumberland got a rare look at the precision training members of the Canadian Coast Guard and members of
Special Night at Piggies Raising Funds for Ed’s House
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDBuydA2dbA It was a special evening on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 as Piggies Bike Nite held a fundraiser in support
Cobourg Retirement Residence Permanently Closing
Cobourg Retirement Residence is permanently closing its doors in the upcoming months. Vice President of Operations with Lifetimes Living Inc.
“Love Your Lakes” Help Clean Victoria Park in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jczEMlz6QI The Town of Cobourg partners with A Greener Future on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 to cleanup litter along with
Hot, Humid Day for Battling Trailer Fire Carrying Straw on Highway 401 in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRtgSjDnt_c Firefighters spent most of the day working on extinguishing a trailer carrying straw on Highway 401 west of Port
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Port Hope Mayor to Introduce Budget at January 20 Council Meeting
After taking a collaborative approach first with a traditional format, Port Hope Mayor Olena Hankivsky will introduce her budget
Video – Photo Gallery – Highway 401 Seems to Be A “Free For All” After Another Emergency Services Vehicle Was Hit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7simHNn2FpA For the third time in less than a year an emergency services vehicle was struck on Highway 401 in
Video – Photo Gallery – So Much To Do In A Winter Paradise
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faeSC1QkUDA There was so much to do in a Canadian winter paradise on Thursday, January 15, 2026 in the Cobourg
Downtown Closures Announced for Next Week in Cobourg
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Town of Cobourg announces intermittent downtown lane, sidewalk and street closures for Monday and Tuesday,
Video – Cobourg Man Charged After Window at Victoria Hall Smashed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ybYTtDJ2mE A Cobourg man is facing charges after a front window of Victoria Hall was broke on Monday January 12,
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Video – Photo Gallery – Memorable Wedding Photos on Cobourg Pier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7EBaPJOqFk It was a beautiful day for a wedding on Friday, January 9, 2026 in Cobourg. A Peterborough couple came down
Video – Photo Gallery – Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto Is More Than Aquatic Life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQpReEJ-A8M There was much more than just aquatic life at Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto on Friday, January 9, 2026. Walking into
Video – Photo Gallery – What A Difference A Day Makes for Toronto Skyline
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLhcUxFr0S0 With weather changing daily, so does the skyline of Toronto. Over the course of Friday and Saturday, Today’s Northumberland was
Video – Photo Gallery – Encapsulating Wonder of Mother Nature
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75ybcjd5CBU The encapsulating beauty of the sun setting along Lake Ontario draws people in the summer and winter. Thursday (January 8,
Video – Photo Gallery – Snow Cleared from Downtown Cobourg Overnight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYPrUS11zsQ A fleet of construction vehicles including a grader, dump trucks and more rolled into downtown Cobourg shortly after midnight
- 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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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
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