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Port Hope Fire Chief Announces He’s Accepted Role as Deputy Fire Chief with City of Belleville
The Director of the Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services has announced he has accepted the position as Deputy
Update – Port Hope Police Confirm Body Found Along the Ganaraska River Is Madison Chard
Port Hope Police have now confirmed the woman found yesterday is that of Madison Chard. Chard was reported missing on
Bring Madi Home
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiawIJu3GVs It’s been a month since Madi Chard was last heard from in Port Hope. Her dad last saw Madi (Madison)
Cobourg is Seeking Local Artist Submissions for the Painted Picnic Table Program
Successful artists will receive $300 each for their design and creation. The Town of Cobourg in partnership with the Downtown
KPRDSB Say No Weapon Involved During Incident at Cobourg Collegiate Institute
Today’s Northumberland has learned a few more details regarding today’s incident at Cobourg Collegiate Institute. There were two separate incidents
Investigation Underway After Large Load of Garbage Dumped on Northumberland Trails
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9st1FtxsYGM A investigation is underway to try and determine who dumped a large load of garbage on the Northumberland Trails. Northumberland
Gathering to Remember a Hero at Chris Garrett Memorial Park in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13UjEz9b1SY Family, friends, co-workers and those that never knew Constable Chris Garrett gathered at the park named in his honour
Editorial – Thank A Cop In Honour of Chris
For video of funeral CLICK HERE It’s been 18-years since a Cobourg Police officer was murdered in the line of
Breaking News – Damage In the Millions Following Commercial Building Fire in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAZMBFBAZLo Damage estimates are in the millions at this time following a fire at a commercial building in Port Hope
Breaking News – One Person Rushed to Hospital After Being Stabbed in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KJOYSXuiCQ One person was taken to hospital after being stabbed on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. At approximately 11 p.m. Cobourg Police
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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,
- Photo Galleries
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