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Northumberland Hills Hospital Announces New COVID-19 Outbreak
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland Hills Hospital is experiencing its first surge in COVID-19 cases since last October. After consultation with
St. Peter’s Church Roof Restoration In the Final Stretch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whDCsRRGLhI The restoration of St. Peter’s Anglican Church in Cobourg is heading into the home stretch. Father Matthew McMillan gave Today’s
Colborne Railway Crossings Blocked While Repairs Made to CN Freight Train
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lxRrPMWbGI Three railway crossings were blocked in Colborne for nearly an hour on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Emergency services were dispatched
Transport Wheel Assembly Was An Accident Waiting to Happen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IJI29e6aQE Police said it was just a matter of time before a set of dual wheels came off of a
Emergency Services Respond to Two Separate Incidents of People Who Overdosed at Victoria Hall in Cobourg on Monday Morning
Emergency services responded to two overdoses at Victoria Hall in Cobourg on Monday, January 23, 2023. Emergency services responded to
Northumberland County Mayors Attending ROMA Conference to Discuss Rural Challenges and Opportunities
Members of Northumberland County Council have joined more than 1,200 participants from across the province at the 2023 Rural
Cobourg Mayor Explains Transit Comments in a Letter to the Editor
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland has explained in greater detail his comments regarding the local transit system
NHH Welcomes Two Geneticists
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland Hills Hospital has announced the recruitment of two geneticists – Dr. Shawn Shao, MD, CM,
Transport Truck Needs A Lift At Walmart in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwjd4M8i_5Q A transport became stuck on Friday, January 20, 2023 as it entered Walmart in Cobourg. The transport was heading southbound
Breaking News – Fire Destroys Workshop in Cramahe Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TC98WFoc2aw&t=7s A garage/workshop was destroyed by fire east of Colborne on Friday, January 20, 2023. Shortly after 7 p.m. Cramahe Township
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Cobourg Police Board’s Finance Committee to Hear From Public About Budget Increase
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Following a presentation from Chief Paul VandeGraaf that outlined a 20.5% budget increase estimate, the Cobourg
Township Issues Second Statement on Zero Tolerance Policy for the Harassment, Bullying, and Intimidation of Staff
As a result of misinformation circulating in the community and recent incidents involving harassing, defamatory, intimidating, and threatening behaviour
Municipality of Port Hope Welcomes New Solicitor
The Municipality of Port Hope is thrilled to announce the arrival of our dynamic new Municipal Solicitor and Director
Upcoming Geotechnical Investigation at Frankford Lock 6
Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site Parks Canada is advising the public of a temporary closure of the trail between Frankford
Cobourg Police – No Charges After Man was “Verbally Aggressive” to Cobourg Mayor
Despite being taken into custody by Cobourg Police, a man was released unconditionally following a interaction with Cobourg Mayor
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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