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UPDATE – Cobourg Police Service Community Meeting New Location
The meeting location has changed to the Lions Club Community Centre The Community Meeting hosted by Cobourg Police Service will
Port Hope Mayor, Firefighters Tour Downtown Reminding People of Fire Safety
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOV4GCsjOIU Port Hope is being proactive about fire protection in downtown after a fire last Sunday. The fire caused minor damage,
OPP ALPR Vehicles Hit the Road in Northumberland County During “Safe Travels 401”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZH3P32zBeUc It was day two for “Safe Travels 401" throughout Northumberland County on Saturday, April 1, 2023. Throughout the day, officers
OPP MTO Conduct Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspection Along Highway 401 Corridor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxAE7O-eeSs Ontario Provincial Police kicked off their highway safety initiative called “Safe Travels 401" on Friday, March 31, 2023 with
Unsanctioned Overdose Prevention Site Removed from Park in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dargoVkymAw At least one unsanctioned overdose prevention site was shut down on Friday, March 31, 2023 in Cobourg. The unsanctioned overdose
Cobourg Helps Pilot Provincial Marriage-License Initiative
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Town of Cobourg had been chosen as one of six municipalities selected by the Province
Northumberland County Celebrates Earth Day with Return of ‘Mayors’ Keep the County Clean Challenge’
As Earth Day approaches, Northumberland County is encouraging residents to join in building awareness of the importance of preserving
Mayor Has Full Confidence In Staff Monitoring Unsanctioned Overdose Prevention Sites
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoinS-NfzTQ Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland said he has full confidence in staff monitoring the unsanctioned overdose prevention sites. Speaking for the
Social Service Committee of Northumberland County Calls out the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit.
Warden Mandy Martin said local health unit went "rogue" with their statement about the overdose prevention site in Cobourg. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_WXnMgUWEI County
Exclusive – Local Person Shares His Story of Drug Use – The Risks and Dangers of Being An Addict
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6TMTbv4QBo WARNING: The video above may be disturbing to some readers/viewers. It was shared with the consent of the person
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Northumberland County Votes Warming Hub Will Be in Council Chambers
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Meeting in emergency session, Northumberland County council has voted to locate this winter's overnight warming room
City of Belleville Festival of Lights Kicks Off November 14
This year’s Festival of Lights is set to begin Nov. 14 with a special launch night event. Join us
Letter to the Editor/Mayor – Concerns Over Warming Hub at New Golden Plough
Dear Mayor Cleveland, I am writing to urgently express the profound concern and frustration many Cobourg residents feel about the
Port Hope to Host Exclusive Canadian Premiere of HBO’s ‘IT: Welcome to Derry’
In collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery, Ontario Creates, Port Hope Tourism, and Crave, the home of HBO in Canada,
A Decade of Hope and Resilience Celebrated at Tenth Annual Survivor Night
On Monday, October 27, 2025, first responders gathered to mark a milestone – the tenth annual Survivor Night ceremony.
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Video – Blue Jays Watch Party in Port Hope for Game 2 of the World Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBGGdvSsnsg For anyone planning to watch the Blue Jays this Saturday, October 25, 2025 you’re welcome to join in on
Breaking News – Video – Unknown When Power Will Be Restored to Parts of Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuoLZWVfPj4 It’s unknown how large an area of Cobourg is impacted following a power outage late Sunday evening. At approximately 11
Demoltion Has Begun at Former Brookside Youth Centre
Buildings have started to be torn down at the former Brookside Youth Centre located at 390 King Street East
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
Video – Trials and Tribulations of Fishing Along the Ganaraska River in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbhTcJk-v6s Fishing has once again opened up along the Ganaraska River in Port Hope. On Saturday, October 18, 2025 a number
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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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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
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