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Video – Dredging Begins in Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCRTvQmf7i8 The annual dredging near the mouth of the Cobourg Harbour began last week on May 30, 2024. With sediment filling
Breaking News – Video – Fatal Fire East of Colborne
(Photo credit - Google Maps) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiuVtOLzllE Investigators are on scene of a fatal house fire that happened overnight east of Colborne. Cramahe
Video – Hope Agricultural Heritage Club Open House
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxC9Q35SseA The Hope Agricultural Heritage Club held their annual open house over the weekend at their location on County Road
Video – Barrie Man Travelling from Belleville to Back Home by Kayak Raising Funds for Cancer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUcYdoSFy3U It’s taken three years of planning, but a Barrie man is well on his way kayaking from Belleville back
New Universal Trail Opened in Northumberland County Forest
On May 31, 2024, Northumberland County officially opened the Porcupine Universal Trail in Northumberland County Forest, made possible through
Video – Town of Cobourg Marks the Beginning of Pride Month With Flag Raising Ceremony
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoS06EzSw8I On Friday, May 31, 2024, at 11 a.m. the Town of Cobourg hosted a flag raising ceremony out front
Pride Month Celebrations Set to Begin in Northumberland
This June, Northumberland County and communities around the globe will be celebrating Pride Month. Pride Month is an opportunity to
Video – Extensive Search at Former Sidbrook Hospital in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9u4r0FBXIA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Hlo689BKAE Emergency services spent several hours searching for anyone who may have been in the former Sidbrook hospital on Thursday,
Video – City of Toronto Renames Centennial Park Stadium in Memory of Former Mayor Rob Ford
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqev-MsUUpw Mayor Olivia Chow, the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, members of the Ford family, other elected officials and
Video – Two Local Students’ Remembrance Day Poems Go National
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVZF940fcU0 By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Generations of students have entered their poems, artwork and essays in the Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance
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Video – Photo Gallery – Highway of Heroes Tribute Concert in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAvFwh4emU4 It was an afternoon of musical reflection at Trinity United Church in Cobourg on Saturday, November 8, 2025. The Highway
Video – Photo Gallery – Poppy Fence Gets a Makeover Along Cobourg Lakeshore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbfFS-zwGoY The Poppy Fence in Cobourg got a makeover thanks to a local artist and her friends. Jenny Duda started creating
Video – 15-Minute Delay by Cobourg Fire Department Responding to VSA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9gwuW4Dhp8 Today’s Northumberland has learned it took fire crews 15-minutes to respond to a person who was vital signs absent
Port Hope Teacher Pleads Guilty to Sexual Offenses Involving Minors
By: Dan Jones, Northumberland 89.7 FM News, Local Journalism Initiative. WARNING: This story contains graphic depictions of sexual misconduct involving
Upgrades to William Street Bridge in Cobourg Continue
Work continues on the upgraded William Street bridge in Cobourg which includes several different sections that are constructed at
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Video – Photo Gallery – Highway of Heroes Tribute Concert in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAvFwh4emU4 It was an afternoon of musical reflection at Trinity United Church in Cobourg on Saturday, November 8, 2025. The Highway
Video – Driver Walks Away from Spectacular Collision in Hamilton Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1IcrpQtiow Emergency services couldn’t believe the driver of a pickup truck walked away virtually uninjured from a collision in Hamilton
Video – Photo Gallery – Unveiling of National Memorial to the Fallen in Kingston
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkmA9fTa6hg A monument honouring fallen soldiers throughout Canada’s history was unveiled in Kingston on Saturday, November 1, 2025. The memorial kiosk
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
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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