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OFM Completes On-Site Investigation of Suspicious Fires
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAFAeR4-pAw Investigators with the Office of the Fire Marshal are still working to determine the cause of three suspicious fires
Northumberland OPP, Cobourg Police, OFM Investigating Three Suspicious Overnight Fires
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gygjeGa8y_8 Two investigators with the Office of the Marshal have arrived on scene to begin their examination of three suspicious
Three Suspicious Fires Overnight in Cobourg and Hamilton Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhBniU7SOU8 Albert Street Fire Cobourg (above) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjOAr50JMpo (Ontario Street Fire - above The Office of the Ontario Fire Marshal has been called after
Structure Destroyed by Fire in Hamilton Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcirD8YgGDs A house was destroyed by fire in Hamilton Township early Friday morning. At approximately 12:40 a.m. Hamilton Township Fire Department
Man Wanted on Canada Wide Warrant Was Involved In Police Pursuit with Cobourg Police
It appears that Gerald Cooper who is wanted on a Canada wide warrant has evaded Cobourg Police twice since
Exclusive – Beneco Custom Print Packaging Takes Over Former Kraft Plant in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntsWiUMr9I4 A well established Toronto packaging company will start production in the next few weeks at the former Kraft plant
HKPR District Health Unit – Opioid Alert Issued for Northumberland, Kawartha Lakes After Rise in Opioid Overdoses
Health Unit urges caution when using drugs; asks people to intervene if they see an overdose. An opioid overdose alert
Alderville First Nation Pow Wow Back After COVID Hiatus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLx89h-eU2c The 26th annual Traditional Pow Wow was held on Saturday, July 9, 2022 in Alderville. It’s the first time the
Port Hope’s Owen Beck Selected 33rd Overall by Montreal Canadiens at NHL Draft
By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland Port Hope's Owen Beck had a shot at being a first-round pick Thursday night at the
Municipality of Port Hope Breaks Ground on Town Park Recreation Centre Expansion Project
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlIpt7S0tNI Members of Council for the Municipality of Port Hope were joined by MP Philip Lawrence and MPP David Piccini
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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,
New Golden Plough Lodge Nearing Completion – Hopefully
If things go right, residents will be in the new Golden Plough Lodge before the summer. Residents and family members
Brighton’s Mayoral Budget Adopted for 2026, Representing a Residential Tax Increase of 4.9%
This budget represents the first time operating under the Strong Mayor, Building Homes Act, 2022 (Bill 3) and the
Video – Driver Has Directional Issues in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwIAIp5DZ88 The driver of a vehicle in Cobourg seemed to have a bit of directional issues on Tuesday, January 13,
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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
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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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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