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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
Breaking News – After Five Months the Town of Cobourg Shuts Down Overdose Prevention Site
(Facebook video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPN9vDyXDRw At least one by-law officer along with a number of Cobourg Police officers arrived shortly after 7 p.m.
Unfortunate Incident Prior to Flag Raising at International Overdose Awareness Day in Cobourg
(warning - story contains strong language) A unfortunate incident just prior to the raising of the International Overdose Awareness Day
MNRF Charge Four Anglers on Ganaraska River in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSpuankp_3g With the salmon run underway along the Ganaraska River in Port Hope, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF)
Expected Completion of New Coast Guard Base in Cobourg Is Set for Early 2024
Artists Rendering Courtesy of Watson MacEwen Teramura Architects. Today’s Northumberland has received information regarding the new Coast Guard Station base
Local Oral Health Advocacy Group Continues to Distribute Oral Hygiene Supplies – Free of Charge – to Area Residents
Mary Ito, RDH and Sue Hochu, RDH, members of the Northumberland Oral Health Coalition (NOHC) recently presented oral hygiene
Ontario Welcomes $8.4 Million in Manufacturing Investments in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGIzF8v5ARk Local manufacturers expanding to create 30 good-paying jobs in Cobourg The Ontario government is welcoming two new investments totalling $8.4
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Video – “Significant Flooding” at St. Michael Elementary School in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGido4rAJm0 Damage estimates are still unknown after the lower portion of St. Michael Catholic elementary School was flooded in Cobourg. At
Video – Photo Gallery – Special Guests Brought In for St. Peter’s Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXFjjyYkBOI There were a few extra guests at the St. Peter’s Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service in Cobourg. To be precise,
Video – Canadian Tire Gives Back to the Community of Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P86wRZNN-cI Canadian Tire gave a Christmas Eve donation to Northumberland County Food 4 All in Cobourg. The local Canadian Tire store
Quick Response by the Belleville Fire and Emergency Services Contains Kitchen Fire
The Belleville Fire and Emergency Services - Fire Prevention Division is currently investigating a structure fire that occurred today
Town of Cobourg Approves 2026 Capital and Operating Budget
Municipal levy increase of 2.74% adopted, no levy increase for Capital projects The Town of Cobourg has approved the 2026
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Video – Photo Gallery – Special Guests Brought In for St. Peter’s Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXFjjyYkBOI There were a few extra guests at the St. Peter’s Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service in Cobourg. To be precise,
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)
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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