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26th Annual Festival of Lights & Trees Ready to Go at the Capitol Theatre in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIPwH0BcBE0 The 26th Annual Festival of Lights & Trees kicks off on November 26 and runs to December 15, 2022
Rotary Club of Port Hope Cuts The Ribbon On New Park Celebrating A Century of Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3z65_y-BMiw Members of the Municipality of Port Hope held the grand opening of the Rotary Centennial Riverview Park on Thursday,
Jennifer’s Jazz It Up Dancers Ready for Macy’s Parade
By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland Seven dancers from Jennifer's Jazz It Up studio in Port Hope are in New York City
Volunteers Come Through for the Homeless in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nN_Q3yNBGHo Volunteers have once again come forward to help the homeless after they were evicted from the bus terminal in
Town of Cobourg Goes From Kind Gesture to Turfing the Homeless
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgpq7zcK4ek&t=5s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFc32P3-efU A kind gesture for the homeless from the Town of Cobourg took a sudden turn that left advocates shocked
Grassroots Community Caring Helps The Less Fortunate During Saturday’s Snow Storm
An act of “grassroots community caring” came together to help the less fortunate on Saturday, November 19, 2022. With high
Nearly 100 People Take Oath of Citizenship Becoming Canadians in Victoria Hall
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=milOa_YCBt4 Ninety-four people from over 20 different countries took the Oath of Citizenship in Victoria Hall on Saturday, November 19,
Large Protest in Front of MPP’s Port Hope Office Regarding Provincial Government’s Proposal to Remove Thousands of Acres from the Greenbelt
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWAg-LnAarQ A large protest took place in front of MPP David Piccini’s office on Peter Street in Port Hope on
From Humble Beginnings Tammies Jammies Back for Its Fifth Year
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yrnKgeKS2c After the great response from the community, Tammies Jammies Pajama Drive is back. Last year 1,350 pairs of pajamas were collected
Christmas Tree Arrives in Cobourg While Volunteers Deal With Squirrelly Problem in Victoria Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B69AAV2O1po https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JizW8TD2gEI Workers and volunteers have been in the process of stringing up Christmas lights for weeks now in and around
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Brighton Councillor Bobbi Wright Announces Bid for Mayor
Brighton Councillor Bobbi Wright has officially entered the race to become the Municipality of Brighton's next mayor, announcing she
OPP Airplane Enforcement Program Takes Flight Over Civic Holiday Weekend
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is committed to saving lives and preventing serious injuries on Ontario's highways. As part
In My Opinion – Enforcement Is a Start — But It Isn’t the Solution
The increased enforcement in Cobourg's parks and surrounding areas over the past few weeks is a positive and welcome
Video – Photo Gallery – A Perfect Summer Evening Along Cobourg’s Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj5errRFCT4 There are summer evenings that seem to capture everything people love about Cobourg, and Wednesday, July 30, 2026, was
Cobourg Rotary Set to Fire Up the Grill for the 18th Annual Ribfest and Music Festival
Get ready for the smell of slow-smoked ribs, the sound of live music, and a weekend packed with family
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Video – Photo Gallery – A Perfect Summer Evening Along Cobourg’s Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj5errRFCT4 There are summer evenings that seem to capture everything people love about Cobourg, and Wednesday, July 30, 2026, was
Video – “We’re Going to Be More Proactive”: Six Weeks Into the Job, Cobourg Police Chief Chris Leather Talks Priorities, Public Safety and the Future
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIY0CNHHH_c When Chris Leather accepted the position as Chief of the Cobourg Police Service, he knew he was stepping into
Video – Cobourg Police Welcomes Return of K-9 Unit After More Than 20 Years
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKxi9_Ly3UY The Cobourg Police Service has officially welcomed back its K-9 unit, marking the return of a specialized policing resource
Video – Photo Gallery – Calder Cup Champion Blake Smith Brings Hockey’s Historic Trophy Home to Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNVQbuAlmI8 For Blake Smith, lifting the Calder Cup in his rookie professional season was a dream come true. But bringing
In My Opinion: A Cobourg Sunset and Life’s Greatest Lesson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xj0AAEEDGI4 There are some things in life that never lose their magic. For me, it's watching the sun disappear beyond Lake
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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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Cobourg Kodiaks Have Must-Win Game Saturday in Owen Sound
The Cobourg Kodiaks can earn their way into the Major Series Lacrosse playoffs with a win in their final
Jacob Hyatt Heading to National Lawn Bowling Championship
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Becoming a provincial champion was years in the making for Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club member Jacob Hyatt. The
New Cougars Coach Derek Smith Wants to Restore Team’s Standing in League and Community
(Derek Smith, left, and Ryan Ramsay, right, pictured in this Cobourg Cougars graphic) Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Derek Smith has coached against
Video – Photo Gallery – Calder Cup Champion Blake Smith Brings Hockey’s Historic Trophy Home to Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNVQbuAlmI8 For Blake Smith, lifting the Calder Cup in his rookie professional season was a dream come true. But bringing
Video – Soccer Fans Turn Pickup Truck into Outdoor Viewing Party in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhpBaIX8LTo A day at the beach in Cobourg didn't stop one group of friends and family from catching one of