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“Thinking Beyond the Blue Box Art Show & Sale” Continues at the Capitol Theatre Until August 26
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEbmCfOLSKQ As a result of Thinking Beyond the Blue Box Art Show & Sale, nearly half a tonne of waste
Statement from Cobourg Mayor Following Drowning
On behalf of Council and senior leadership I would like to express my condolences to the family of the
COVID-19 Outbreak on Northumberland Hills Hospital’s Restorative Care Unit
A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared in Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH)’s Restorative Care Unit (1B) after eight patients have
Breaking News – No Injuries After Vehicle Drives Through Main Entrance of Northumberland Hills Hospital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4K3areCc3c There were no major injures after a car drove through the main entrance of Northumberland Hills Hospital on Tuesday,
Coast Guard Trains Both On Water and Land
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uem_57vobzE Members of the Canadian Coast Guard cutter Cape Rescue were practicing their first aid skills in Cobourg Harbour on
Cobourg Sandcastle Festival Is Back!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXoW7-C_q00 The weather didn’t cooperate, but after a three year hiatus, it was great to have the Cobourg Sandcastle Festival
Buddy Bus Helping The Homeless in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWyn5Ntf6t8 For the second night in a row, the Buddy Bus is helping the homeless at the encampment in Cobourg. On
Breaking News – Tragedy at Victoria Beach in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxJKVj21eXI A swimmer from Toronto has died at Victoria Beach in Cobourg despite valiant efforts of emergency services. The tragedy happened
Breaking News – Cobourg’s West Pier Encampment Allowed to Stay
On Friday, August 11, 2023, Cobourg Municipal Council held an Emergency Special Council meeting in response to complaints received
Fawn Appears In The Centre of Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JU8PQrxKq_0 Michelle Dolphin isn’t sure how it got where it did, but on Friday, August 11, 2023, a fawn seemed
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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
- Photo Galleries
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)
- Crime
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