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Cobourg Fire Department Trending for a Nearly 80% Call Increase Over A Two-Year Period
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFOpcCdA8Cw If the numbers keep going the way they are the call volume for the Cobourg Fire Department will have
Exclusive – Woman Suffering Mental Crisis Tries in Vain To Find Shelter in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9o2HDZw-ZgY Today’s Northumberland got a first hand look at the system we have for a homeless person in distress. It was
Hydro Foiler Enjoying The Winds of 2024 in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psyzVmjR2Fs Hydro-foiler Mike Jakic took to the challenge of conquering the wind and waves of Cobourg Harbour on Tuesday, January
Northumberland Hills Hospital Announces Fourth Operating Room
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) Foundation is celebrating a significant gift from William B.G. Humphries’ Radlett Foundation of $2.538 million
Habitat for Humanity Northumberland Launches Meaning of Home Writing Contest
What does home mean to you? On January 8th the nationwide Meaning of Home Habitat Canada writing contest launches. The
Lower Trent Conservation – Flood Outlook Statement Issued for Region from Grafton to Quinte West
Lower Trent Conservation advises municipalities and the public that a Flood Outlook Statement has been issued for the local
Video – Appalling Mess Outside The Warming Hub in Cobourg Isn’t Uncommon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuyGk8OcDaY An appalling mess outside St. Peter's Anglican Church isn't something new for the people who clean it up. From 8
Town of Cobourg Opens Nomination Period for the 21 st Annual Civic Awards
Community members invited to nominate deserving volunteers The Town of Cobourg’s Civic Awards Committee is now calling for nominations for
Judge Has Harsh Words for Durham Police and School Board After Educational Assistant Falsely Accused of Sexual Assault
(Today's Northumberland file photo Ashley Jansen and her lawyer Alan Richter outside Oshawa Court) The Judge involved in a trial
Video – Crown Says It’s Time Courts Send A Message to Denounce Drinking and Driving
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQiseclCKW8 The family of a 23-year-old woman who was killed over two years ago broke down in tears as Justice
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Local Paramedic Union of Northumberland County Posts About Emergency Department Delays at NHH
OPSEU Local 381 of the Professional Paramedics of Northumberland County posted on Monday, December 22, 2025 concerning emergency room
Belleville Police Service Highlights Growing Challenges with Provincial Offences Act
The Belleville Police Service is raising concerns about a growing backlog of Provincial Offences Act (POA) matters in Hastings
Video – Concert Band of Cobourg Christmas Concert at St. Peter’s Church
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myoHbmxOv44 The Concert Band of Cobourg held their annual Christmas Concert at Anglican Church on Sunday, December 21, 2025. It was
Northumberland Players Entertain Empire Crossing Residents
On Sunday afternoon, December 14th, seven Northumberland Players arrived at the Empire Crossing Retirement Residence, set themselves up in
Port Hope’s Owen Beck Scores First NHL Goal
(Photo courtesy of Montreal Canadiens) In his 21st NHL game, Port Hope’s Owen Beck scored the first goal of his
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Exclusive – Video – Photo Gallery – Grinch Takes The Fun Out of Christmas in Bowmanville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92UfKGfuDlY The Clay family has been served notice from the Municipality of Clarington - Skelly’s got to go. Skelly has been
Video – Christmas Lights at Old Scugog Road in Bowmanville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGauc6EJVEY Anyone who lives in driving distance of Bowmanville, either knows of, and likely has visited Old Scugog Road to
Video – Photo Gallery – Trent Hills Fire Department Toy Drive Is What Christmas Is All About
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8e0wkkJIjQ The Trent Hills Fire Department Toy Drive wrapped up on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at the Trent Hills Emergency
Exclusive – Winter Parking Tickets Cancelled for Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland
“It is the Mayor's and we are working on a solution,” stated Kevin Feagan (Manager, Bylaw Enforcement and Licensing)
Video – Photo Gallery – The 10th Annual Castleton Pet Parade Takes Over the Streets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2RqlTYAvgA The 10th annual Castleton Pet Parade took place on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The annual event lets owners bring out
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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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Port Hope’s Owen Beck Scores First NHL Goal
(Photo courtesy of Montreal Canadiens) In his 21st NHL game, Port Hope’s Owen Beck scored the first goal of his
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