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Editorial – Firefighters Fought Through Intense Heat to Rescue Victims of Deadly Fire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GuJmgvrEYg The news shook the community of Port Hope. Word travelled fast that two people perished in a fire on Friday,
Editorial – Strange Days Indeed When It Comes To Vaccine Rules
In a world of strange it doesn’t get much stranger than this. Well, we shouldn’t really say “world” but let’s
Editorial – Communications Failure (Again) With OPP Regarding Major Crimes
It’s not often that we’ll criticize the provinces police force. But there is a common factor that arises every single
Editorial – It’s A Great World When People Help Strangers In Their Time of Need
(file photo) On Wednesday, September 1, 2021 there was a horrific collision in Cobourg. A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle
Editorial – Grow Up and Act Like An Adult
When it comes to elections, either provincial or federal I tend to sit on the fence. There is the good,
Editorial – Cobourg Council Needs To Take Immediate Action Before Its Too Late
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WulmsEkttiY Cobourg council needs to take immediate action to ban floaties on Victoria Beach in Cobourg. Even better, on all beaches
Editorial – Time To Update The Rules On Roadways for Transport Drivers Before It’s Too Late
Editorial - There are times where condolences just don’t cut it and actions speak louder than words. Two good people
Letter to the Editor – Cramahe Township Resident Says “Do The Right Thing”
On July 1st I worked alongside the Toronto Police Public Order unit for nine hours. We (Toronto Fire
Editorial – Remembering A Good Cop Who Protected Cobourg With His Life
Click Here for Slideshow of Funeral https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvXQQHJ28nQ Editorial - You would think it would fade with time. You believe that, then
Editorial – It’s A Beautiful World – Pandemic Or Not
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIksyVWe6vs&t=208s Have you ever heard someone say “I had a thought” Well here is a thought - let's all be grateful
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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
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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