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Family Christmas at Spry Family Christmas Tree Farm Returns for 2024
Those looking for a real Christmas tree this season will have a chance to get one while also supporting
City of Belleville Preparing for Potential Postal Interruptions
In light of the potential Canada Post disruption, we would like to advise residents to avoid putting any payments
Section of Roof at Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School Deemed Unsafe
Message that went out to families of Notre Dame School in Cobourg on November 14, 2024 Important Safety Update and
Northumberland County Advises Potential Impact to Services in the Event of Postal Strike
Northumberland County is notifying residents that all incoming and outgoing mail may be affected by a potential labour disruption
Festive Events and Activities Planned this Holiday Season in the Municipality of Port Hope
The Municipality of Port Hope is ready to kick off the holidays with a variety of traditional experiences returning to
Cobourg’s Santa Claus Parade Brings North Pole to Life on November 30
The Town of Cobourg invites the community to join the festivities at the annual Cobourg Santa Claus Parade on
HKPR District Health Unit – First Local Confirmed Case of Influenza in the City of Kawartha Lakes
Flu Vaccination and Preventive Steps Encouraged to Protect Community as Influenza Season Begins The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health
Video – Warming Room Opens Up at 310 Division
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0S96bG__3Sw By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland The door opens at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, on a Northumberland County facility
Video – Community Pays Respects As Alderville Holds Remembrance Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwvnXM8gEc8 Alderville held their annual Remembrance Service on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Members of the Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums lead
$135,200 Ontario Government Grant Allows More Local Children to Access Treatment
On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, MPP Dave Smith met with representatives from the Five Counties Children’s Centre, as well
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Video – Photo Gallery – Picturesque Sunset Along Cobourg Pier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGvmUXvkOTw The wind was whipping up Lake Ontario, but it was a beautiful sunset on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 in
Video – Photo Gallery – Windy Day Along the Lakeshore in Cobourg and Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhCOHk2cMJI Another windy day along the lakeshore in Northumberland County on Monday, December 29, 2025. With gusts up to 88 kph
Update on Watermain Break in Downtown Port Hope
At approximately 8:45 a.m. on December 28, 2025, a watermain break occurred at the northwest corner of the Walton
Video – So Far Only Minor Issues with the Freezing Rain in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLkoYDLZ54E So far, for the most part, so good. The freezing rain has hit the Northumberland County area, but so far,
Video – Despite the Weather Anglers Getting Their Last Casts In Before the Seasons Over
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrfeofRHcns A number of anglers braved the rainy, chilly weather on Sunday, December 28, 2025 along the Ganaraska River in
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Video – Photo Gallery – Picturesque Sunset Along Cobourg Pier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGvmUXvkOTw The wind was whipping up Lake Ontario, but it was a beautiful sunset on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 in
Video – Photo Gallery – Special Guests Brought In for St. Peter’s Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXFjjyYkBOI There were a few extra guests at the St. Peter’s Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service in Cobourg. To be precise,
Exclusive – Video – Photo Gallery – Grinch Takes The Fun Out of Christmas in Bowmanville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92UfKGfuDlY The Clay family has been served notice from the Municipality of Clarington - Skelly’s got to go. Skelly has been
Video – Christmas Lights at Old Scugog Road in Bowmanville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGauc6EJVEY Anyone who lives in driving distance of Bowmanville, either knows of, and likely has visited Old Scugog Road to
Video – Photo Gallery – Trent Hills Fire Department Toy Drive Is What Christmas Is All About
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8e0wkkJIjQ The Trent Hills Fire Department Toy Drive wrapped up on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at the Trent Hills Emergency
- 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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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
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