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Fire Ban Enforced for Cobourg and Northumberland County
Northumberland County Fire Chiefs call for Fire Ban starting Wednesday, June 7, 2023 Cobourg, ON (June 6, 2023) –
Cobourg Police and Play It Again Sports Put Smile on Cobourg Youth Replacing His Stolen Bicycle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wC9WefnXZW0 Through the generosity of the Cobourg Police Service, the Police Association, Senior Officer’s Association and Play It Again Sports
Two Men Honoured For Coming to the Aid of a Port Hope Police Officer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4v__uEPRqO0 (Main photo, Doug Blundell holding his granddaughter Lilly (three-years-old) and Port Hope Police Constable Dan Belanger) Two men were presented
Pride Flag Raised at YMCA Northumberland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtm1RpIF7vE It was wonderful to see so many people coming together to show their support for the LGBTQ2S+ community at
KPR District School Board Clarifies Memo Regarding Keeping Student’s “Trans Identity Confidential”
The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board has explained more in-depth a memo that was sent to all staff
HKPR District Health Unit Advises Air Quality Health Index Considered Moderate Risk
There is currently no need to modify any usual activities due to the air quality unless one is considered
Hard Working Cobourg Youth Gets Bike Stolen From His Workplace
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvOFcIy6p_Y The are likely more serious crimes committed locally, but not for one Cobourg youth who had his bicycle stolen
Northumberland United Way “Day of Caring” a Success Thanks to Volunteers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PR_D7m6BGdQ On Friday, June 2, 2023, more than 100 enthusiastic volunteers generously gave their time and skills at 30 sites
Annual Heroes Highway Ride Thunders Into Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvrm95JVC1c The 14th annual Heroes Highway Ride (HHR) thundered into Port Hope on Saturday, June 3, 2023. Approximately 1,200 motorcyclists from
Alnwick/Haldimand Township Firefighters Respond to Material Recovery Facility
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zjih5uScdCs Alnwick/Haldimand Township firefighters found a smoldering fire at the County of Northumberland Material Recovery Facility on Friday, June 2,
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Video – Parking Problems Still Plague Cobourg Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBLTm8ITBW4 It seems that parking problems still plague Cobourg’s waterfront with people still miffed after receiving a ticket. On Saturday, July
Video – Photo Gallery – Lots to See at A.K. Sculthorpe Marsh in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3-ZNOPRYRI There is always lots of wildlife to see this time of year at A.K. Sculthorpe Marsh in Port Hope. On
Chemetron Lagoon Parking Lot and Waterfront Trail Partial Opening in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PglBqWLjpfU The revitalization work being completed by Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) at the Chemetron Lagoon (part of the Port Hope
Video – Omni Quality Living Celebrated Its 50th Anniversary with a Party at Streamway Villa In Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IS6oucXp7ic Celebrating 50 years of caring, Omni Quality Living held a birthday party at Streamway Villa in Cobourg on July
Mayor Directs Staff to Investigate Options and Recommendations for Activating Development and Revitalization of the Tannery Lands
Under Strong Mayor Powers, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland has directed staff to investigate development and revitalization of Tannery Lands
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Video – Photo Gallery – Firefighters Battle Stubborn Blaze in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFUJhJJPO5Y Firefighters worked in the blazing heat trying to douse the flames of a stubborn fire in Colborne on Thursday,
Video – Photo Gallery – Concert Band of Cobourg Kicks Off Summer Concert Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEvch6acg30 The Concert Band of Cobourg held their first Summer Concert Series in Victoria Park on Tuesday, July 9, 2025. For
Video – Photo Gallery – “The Greatest” Returns to Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_lB_DC4740 The Greatest” Returns to Cobourg. On Tuesday, July 8, 2025 the cast and crew of the new series titled “The
Video – Photo Gallery – Fireworks Light Up the Sky in Pittsburgh Celebrating Independence Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAS_PkWm9sY The City of Pittsburgh celebrated Independence Day on July 4, 2025 with a flurry of fireworks lighting up the
Video – Silver Cross Mother and Volunteers Clean Up the Highway of Heroes on Canada Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdW2h3vW3v0 The sixth annual Environmental Clean in Memory of Craftsman Kyle Sinclair took place on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 in
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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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Video – Tucker Williams Continues to Make Big Strides in Lacrosse Development
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESDa5eT__CA Already very accomplished for his age at 14, Baltimore’s Tucker Williams simply just loves playing lacrosse. “People say it’s the
Cobourg’s MacNiel Drafted by Montreal Canadians
Andrew MacNiel of Cobourg was selected in the sixth round, 189th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens at the 2025
Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Inducts Class of 2025
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Announced last March, a sixth group of inductees was welcomed to the Cobourg and District Sports
St. Mary Student Gets Full Hockey Scholarship
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Following graduation day at St. Mary Secondary School next week, boom! Sophie Harold is outta here
91-Year-Old Achieves Bronze Medal in PickleBall Tournament
Cobourg resident Bob Carson was the oldest athlete of more than 250 participants from across Ontario who competed in