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Town of Cobourg Flags at Half-Staff for Firefighters’ National Memorial Day
The Town of Cobourg would like to advise residents that flags across all municipal buildings will be at half-staff
People Who Create Barriers for the Homeless Do So “Irresponsibly and Inhumanely” Says Cobourg Mayor
Town of Cobourg staff and Council are aware of the encampment that has been relocated to the Brookside property.
Most Vulnerable Getting Manipulated After Another Encampment in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gom7RLo3k4 For the third time, an encampment of homeless people have moved to a new location in Cobourg. The story for
Campbellford Memorial Hospital Unveils First Campus of Care Rendering
Last week, during their 70th anniversary celebrations, Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) was excited to unveil its first artist rendering
Progress Made – But Encampment Still Stands After Deadline in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsFQe1OYy3E Progress has been made, but there still appears to be approximately half of the items and people still at
Cobourg Council – Mayor Misses Out on Reaction to County Council Vote
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Absent because of the Northumberland County council meeting he attended earlier that day, Deputy Mayor Nicole
Encampment Residents Given 24-Hours to Vacate County Lands in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeRURpHXpy4 Two residents of the encampment located at 600 William Street in Cobourg said they were “shocked” when they received
Abandoned House Fire Deemed Suspicious in the Municipality of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ub2W3UrRvP4 An abandoned farmhouse was destroyed by fire in the Municipality of Port Hope on Monday, September 4, 2023. Shortly before
Community Complaints and Safety Concerns Are the Reasons Why Overdose Prevention Site Shutdown in Cobourg
Director of Legislative Services with the Town of Cobourg said it was “multiple community complaints of an event causing
Peterborough Man Creates One-Of-A-Kind Camper
A one-of-a-kind camper attracted the attention of visitors on the boardwalk in Cobourg this summer. Steve Houghton from Peterborough spent
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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