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Category: Editorial
Editorial – Is It Time For A Change In Local Policing?
Is it time to switch police services? Is it time to disband Cobourg Police and go with the Ontario Provincial
Video – Editorial – Drug Den Just Steps Away from Victoria Hall
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHc8xBAmZic It’s a virtual drug den just steps away from the backdrop of Victoria Hall. A beautiful sunset overlooking Victoria Hall
Video – Editorial – Disgraceful Absence from Local Politicians and Police at Chris Garrett Memorial Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_nHkrL5Ehc This may not sit well with leaders in the community - but they need to get their act together. They
Video – Editorial – Encampment Along Creek Raises Questions What Cobourg Is or Isn’t Doing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DXKgZ8bHLk Editorial - Where are town officials in Cobourg regarding encampments? Specifically one that is north of King Street West along
Editorial – Citizens in Cobourg Should Be Incensed After 16-Year-Old Overdoses at Encampment
(Today's Northumberland file photo) It was a first for Cobourg as far as we know. A 16-year-old overdosed on Tuesday, August
Editorial – Lack of Information a Slap in the Face of Community Policing
Should it matter where a crime is committed in a community if a name is released and when should
Editorial – Depends On Where The Crime Is Committed In Cobourg If You Want Name Released
Just when you thought things were getting better with the Cobourg Police - they throw a curve ball. On the
Editorial – Break-In at Beyond The Blue Box Could Have Been Much Worse
It could have been so much worse. Beyond the Blue Box had a break-in sometime during the early morning hours
Editorial – These Days There Are Four Sides to Every Story
Editorial - The adage there are three sides to every story and somewhere there is the truth needs to
Editorial – Silence is (Still) Deafening for Cobourg Police
Editorial - Another week, and there is still to be more questions than answers with Cobourg Police. The main question
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Port Hope Mayor Working Collaboratively with Council and Staff to Prepare 2026 Budget
Port Hope Mayor Olena Hankivsky has chosen to take a collaborative approach to preparing the 2026 municipal budget. That was
Sherbrooke Heights Strike Deadline Set in Peterborough Amid Employer Threats
The Union representing staff at Atira Retirement Canada’s Sherbrooke Heights, is preparing for a possible strike after a no-board
Video – Youth Wellness Hub Northumberland is Now Open in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgMWhpXsbrs&lc=UgxF_CT82LTPI7zLgb94AaABAg The new Youth Wellness Hub Ontario Northumberland facility at 15 Cavan Street in Port Hope is open for youths
Cleanup of Brook Creek in Cobourg Begins
Brook Creek Cleanup Begins Monday December 1 Town of Cobourg staff wish to inform residents that the work to remove
CNL’s 2025 Sustainability Report Highlights Major Progress on Port Hope Area Initiative
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, and Port Hope sits prominently at the centre of
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Video – Youth Wellness Hub Northumberland is Now Open in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgMWhpXsbrs&lc=UgxF_CT82LTPI7zLgb94AaABAg The new Youth Wellness Hub Ontario Northumberland facility at 15 Cavan Street in Port Hope is open for youths
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Santa Claus Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXo6avu6UVI The Port Hope Santa Claus parade took place on Saturday, November 29, 2025. With crowds lining Walton Street, the parade
Video – Photo Gallery – CPKC Holiday Train Stops in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIBUwLFkt6w For the first time in the history of the CPKC Holiday Train it stopped in Cobourg on Saturday, November
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Santa Claus Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQpl6_yxfYk It was a perfect winters evening for the annual Cobourg Santa Claus parade on Saturday, November 29, 2025. Starting at
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope’s Annual Candlelight Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAQnzIbtArU It was a beautiful evening for Port Hope’s annual Candlelight Festival on Friday, November 28, 2025. Adding to the celebration
- 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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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