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Cobourg Mayor Will Be Speaking in the House of Commons
For the first time a Cobourg Mayor will be speaking in the House of Commons today (April 9, 2024) Mayor
Video – Total Eclipse Was A Bust (Almost)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtNDPqp4utQ At the end of the day it wasn’t what we wanted, but it was unforgettable. The solar eclipse we had
Video – Communist Party of Canada Visits Cobourg – Again
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mt8_XzfgM6k A few members of the Revolutionary Communist Party of Canada were in downtown Cobourg on Sunday, April 7, 2024
Video – Balloons Released Along Lakeshore Part of Memorial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYch39zJKjY Over 40 balloons were released over Lake Ontario on Sunday, April 7, 2024 in Cobourg. It’s believed the balloons were
For the Third Year Post Helps Out Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNbG0ur4-8k For the third year, Post Consumer Brands has helped out Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank in a huge way. On
Video – Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament Underway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUO4y998toE The 16th annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament takes place this weekend. The tournament kicked off on Friday, April
Potentially Deadly Drug Paraphernalia Found Near Children’s School and in Playground in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTLtD_QGDIE A sign of the times with potentially deadly drug paraphernalia discarded near a school and playground in Cobourg. On Friday,
Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services Responds to Burning Smell at the Beamish House
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNDl4362HyA Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services attended the Beamish House on Friday, April 5, 2025 for the smell of
Video – Port Hope Police Launches Mental Health and Wellness Strategy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwCaVhdsRSU The Port Hope Police is proud to announce the implementation of its innovative Mental Health and Wellness Strategy, developed
Video – Large Barn Destroyed by Fire in Cramahe Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KI5JRmGO-4I A large barn was destroyed by fire on Thursday, April 4, 2024. At approximately 7:50 p.m. Cramahe Fire Department were
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Video – Photo Gallery – Annual Poker Run Takes Over Rice Lake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGqL8Gr4Q1E The 35th annual Bruce Nicolle Rice Lake Memorial Poker Run in support of Make-A-Wish Canada was held on Saturday,
Video – Photo Gallery – Ceremony Celebrates Fern Blodgett Sunde Connection with Cobourg and Norway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJZN914JRpA A special remembrance ceremony to honour Fern Blodgett Sunde was held in Cobourg’s Victoria Park on Friday (September 19,
Cobourg Police Association Ratifies Uniform Collective Agreement
The Cobourg Police Association has accepted the Uniform Collective Agreement on Friday, September 19, 2025. The vote on the Uniform
YMCA Northumberland Brings Community Together for ‘Encore at the Midway’ Fundraiser
YMCA Northumberland proudly hosted two unforgettable evenings at the historic Port Hope Drive-In – often called the Midway -
Northumberland County Council Further Debates Electronic Participation Bylaw Before Final Approval
Some items on Northumberland County council’s agenda were re-ordered Wednesday, including the updated procedural bylaw for electronic participation, to
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – Annual Poker Run Takes Over Rice Lake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGqL8Gr4Q1E The 35th annual Bruce Nicolle Rice Lake Memorial Poker Run in support of Make-A-Wish Canada was held on Saturday,
Video – Photo Gallery – Ceremony Celebrates Fern Blodgett Sunde Connection with Cobourg and Norway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJZN914JRpA A special remembrance ceremony to honour Fern Blodgett Sunde was held in Cobourg’s Victoria Park on Friday (September 19,
Video – Photo Gallery – Hundreds of Students Attend Level Up! Career Fair in Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmUvYrZmNEg The Haldimand Arena was filled with students on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 learning around rewarding careers in the skilled
Video – Photo Gallery – Canadian Disc Golf Championships Take Place in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTPvgGRoTiU The Canadian Disc Golf Championships wrapped up on Sunday, September 14, 2025 after being held on various courses throughout
Video – Photo Gallery – Grace Bowen Honoured at Cobourg Community Centre
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jd55SgPdt-U On the same morning local residents were participating in the Terry Fox Run, the memory of Grace Bowen was
- 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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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
Flesch Brothers from Cobourg Representing Canada in Men’s Rugby
Cobourg’s Mason and Noah Flesch, both St. Mary Catholic Secondary School alumni, were in the starting lineup for Canada’s
Video – Photo Gallery – Canadian Disc Golf Championships Take Place in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTPvgGRoTiU The Canadian Disc Golf Championships wrapped up on Sunday, September 14, 2025 after being held on various courses throughout
Cougars Suffer Third Straight Loss in Trenton
Beckett Ewart opened the scoring against his former club as the Trenton Golden Hawks downed the visiting Cobourg Cougars
Cobourg Cougars Fall to Newmarket in Home Opener
The Cobourg Cougars are winless through two games to start the Ontario Junior Hockey League regular season. Coming off a