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Ten Vehicles Collide During White Out Conditions in Hamilton Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wI9ETKsM7Vo Miraculously only one person received minor injuries following a 10-vehicle collision in Hamilton Township on Saturday, February 19, 2022. Emergency
Cold Springs Park Playground Project Gets OTF Grant
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kX3tVDp7bxo The Township of Hamilton has received a $50,000 Community Building Fund - Capital Stream Grant from the Ontario Trillium
Breaking News – House Destroyed by Fire in Harwood
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozoLDa6GsRA A Harwood home was destroyed by fire on Friday, February 18, 2022. At approximately 8:30 p.m. Hamilton Township Fire Department
Ice Jam Cleared from Ganaraska River in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GT5yLaeney4 Things are running smoothly along the Ganaraska River once again. On Thursday, February 17, 2022 a ice jam just south
Fully Funded New Program Supports Safe Aging in Place
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County council heard good news at its February meeting – funding has been received that
Ice Jam Clogs Ganaraska River in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WlMtm8mu30 Mother Nature paid a visit to the Ganaraska River in Port Hope on Thursday, February 17, 2022. With the warm
Flatbed Trailer Catches Fire on Highway 401 East of Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80L4Rrfz_Nw Emergency services were called to a flatbed trailer fire on Highway 401 east of Cobourg on Wednesday, February 16,
Breaking News – Port Hope Council Votes to Purchase 1,300 Acres in Wesleyville Area from OPG
On Tuesday, February 15, 2022, Municipality of Port Hope Council voted unanimously to proceed with the purchase agreement to
One Man Has Died and Four Hamilton Township Firefighters Sent to Hospital Following Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=up0EmlA1tlg One man has died and four firefighters were sent to hospital from what is believed to be carbon monoxide
Update – Peterborough Police Service – Stolen Firearms
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUpa_aGKNt0 In the early morning hours of Sunday, February 13, 2022, a truck carrying more than 2,000 firearms was stolen
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Colborne Residents Advised of Freight Train “Mechanical Issue”
Northumberland OPP advise of a freight train that has a “mechanical issue” in Colborne. OPP were advised of the incident
Video – Alnwick/Haldimand Township Fire Department Responds to Fire in Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qq99GJ2wAg Alnwick/Haldiman Township Fire Department responded to a possible structure fire on County Road 2 in Grafton on Friday, October
Royal Canadian Legion 2025 National Poppy Campaign Now Underway!
More ways to donate, Poppies online for home delivery The Royal Canadian Legion’s 2025 National Poppy Campaign and Remembrance Period
Video – Port Hope Man “Outraged” Over Halloween Decoration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UabMKE2QTk A Port Hope man said he’s “outraged” when he saw a Halloween decoration on his neighbours property. Jordan Knight was
Statement from Cobourg Police Chief Regarding 2026 Operational Budget Estimates
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Statement from Cobourg Police Chief Paul VandeGraaf Each year, the Cobourg Police Service operational and capital budget
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Video – Port Hope Man “Outraged” Over Halloween Decoration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UabMKE2QTk A Port Hope man said he’s “outraged” when he saw a Halloween decoration on his neighbours property. Jordan Knight was
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Police Hold Multi-Agency Scenario at High School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2esV8V3Xs8 Port Hope Police held a training session at Port Hope High School on Monday, October 27, 2025. Members of the
Video – Tense Moments on Highway 401 East of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6JmI72TGfk A few tense moments on Highway 401 east of Port Hope on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. At approximately 1 p.m.
Video – Blue Jays Watch Party in Port Hope for Game 2 of the World Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBGGdvSsnsg For anyone planning to watch the Blue Jays this Saturday, October 25, 2025 you’re welcome to join in on
Breaking News – Video – Unknown When Power Will Be Restored to Parts of Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuoLZWVfPj4 It’s unknown how large an area of Cobourg is impacted following a power outage late Sunday evening. At approximately 11
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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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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
Oshawa FireWolves of the NLL Sign Contract with Defenseman Kyle Rubisch
The Oshawa FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) have agreed to a one-year contract with defenseman Kyle Rubisch,
Video – Mayor Enjoys a Round of Disc Golf in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGuQoOGRDD8 Although he was beat by a rookie, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland enjoyed a round of disc golf in Cobourg
Panthers Snap Four-Game Losing Skid
After four straight losses to open the Provincial Junior Hockey League season, the Port Hope Panthers got their first
Back-To-Back Losses for Port Hope Panthers to Open PJHL Season
The Trent Hills Thunder scored three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the Port Hope Panthers 3-2