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Suspect Involved in Pursuits and Incident at Port Hope McDonalds Will Be Released on Bail If He Can Find Surety
The suspect facing numerous charges stemming from a police pursuit and a incident at the Port Hope McDonald’s will
The Journey of Homeless James and Muckwah
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUcR-Rn3xoo Sixty-one-year-old James Caughill and his dog Muckwah have experienced something most people likely never will - homelessness. And speaking to
Cobourg’s $50,000 Dock That’s Great for Ducks But Not Much Else
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgbx-uGjjpU&t=25s For all intensive purposes it appears Cobourg has taken ownership of a $50,000 duck dock. The accessible dock was first
A Number of Homeless Encampments Along Cobourg Shoreline
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psw6BSdgiLU A number of encampments have sprung up along the shoreline in Cobourg over the past few days. One tent is
Busy Weekend Along the Waterfront in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcmZsc_fIZQ The beach was packed and for the most part it was glorious weather for the weekend of August 4-6,
Lake Yacht Racing Association’s 2023 Eight-Metre North American Championships was a Huge Success in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPodcUdfMc0 Organizers said the Lake Yacht Racing Association’s 2023 eight-metre North American Championships was a huge success this past weekend
Rear-End Collision on Highway 401 at Cobourg Sends Two People to Hospital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PucLN1pqGIk Two people were taken to hospital after a pickup truck slammed into their vehicle on Highway 401 on Friday,
Two People Suffer Drug Poisoning In Downtown Cobourg Friday Night
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJYGrT68qx4 Emergency services treated two people who suffered drug poisoning in downtown Cobourg on Friday, August 4, 2023. One of the
Staged Store Launches Exciting New Chapter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FIe6GuwZeE Founded in 2017 by Aaron Farrow, the “Staged” brand first began as a local staging company for realtors before
Suspect Involved in Cobourg Stabbing Denied Bail
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The suspect involved in a stabbing incident was denied bail at Cobourg Provincial Court on Thursday,
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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
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
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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