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Letter to the Editor: Battell Crescent Resident Says Feel Good Town of Cobourg Is Long Gone
Letter sent to Cobourg Councillors, Senior Police Officers and Police Services Board Members on September 5, 2023 Well folks, The residents
Demolition Derby Thrills Crowds at Port Hope Fair
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3z3LTENlLAg The stands were full on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at the Port Hope Fair Grounds for the demolition derby. Fans
Five Counties Announces SmartStart Hub
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Five Counties Children's Centre announces an easy click-and-connect option for families concerned about their child's development
Long Time Treasurer and Director of Corporate Services for Cobourg Bids Farewell
The Town of Cobourg is preparing to bid farewell to Ian Davey, Treasurer and Director of Corporate Services. Ian Davey
Tractor Destroyed by Fire in Cramahe Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbV8YHRS4h0 A tractor was destroyed by fire in Cramahe Township on Sunday, September 17, 2023. At approximately 3 p.m. Cramahe Township
Conservation Officers Kept Busy Over the Weekend in Cobourg and Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-bdnVT50Mk Conservation Officers with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry were out on Sunday, September 17, 2023 keeping an
Update – House Destroyed by Fire After Fatal Collision in Cramahe Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wVlvNvSOy0 One person was killed and a family are homeless following a collision and subsequent house fire on Sunday, September
190th Edition of the Port Hope Fall Fair Well Underway
There were fun times at the Port Hope Fair on Friday, September 15, 2023. With the midway in full operation
Encampment Fires On The Rise in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEsWF7agXRw Emergency crews in Cobourg were kept busy once again on Friday, September 15, 2023. Fire crews were dispatched three times
Breaking News – Northumberland News Print Edition -30- (Done)
Northumberland News print edition has reached the end along with 71 other community news papers owned by Metroland Media. In
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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
Video – Patriotic Pedestrian Belts Out the National Anthem During Evening Performance in Downtown Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nMAiFfHqts A patriotic pedestrian sang the Canadian anthem loud and proud on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. At approximately 9:25 p.m. a
Cobourg Library Will Cut 13 Hours with Proposed Budget
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg Public Library Board approved a proposed 2026 budget Wednesday at its September meeting, adhering
Opposition to 202 Second Street Development Voiced at Cobourg Public Meeting
A full house with a packed council chambers at Victoria Hall and overflow to the Old Bailey Room downstairs
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
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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
Video – Salmon Is A Big Draw for Both Port Hope and Cobourg for Different Reasons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt6faWTnvas If you're ever along the waterways of Cobourg and Port Hope this time of year the main word you're
Video – Parking Is A No No Where There Are No, No Parking Signs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvKTvM9QfBs A Cobourg Municipal By-Law Officer issues a $160 fine to a pickup truck parked in a parking lot just
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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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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