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It’s Boat Lift-Out Weekend in Cobourg
(file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Town of Cobourg has announced details of the road and parking-lot closures that will
HKPR District Health Unit Debuts New Respiratory Diseases Dashboard
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit has released a new Respiratory Diseases dashboard that
Cobourg Police Services Board Finance Committee Presentation of Draft 2023 Budget
The Cobourg Police Services Board (the Board) Finance Committee, with the assistance of the Cobourg Police Service Chief Administrative
Grafton Resident Wins $50,000 Prize with Instant High Roller
Susan Van Der Groef-Gooding of Grafton is $50,000 richer after winning with INSTANT HIGH ROLLER (Game #2324). Susan, 55, said
Long Distance Newlyweds Pass Through Cobourg
Long distance newlyweds passed through Cobourg on Monday, September 26, 2022. Laura and Lee Renshaw are from Plymouth, England and
Five Counties Children’s Centre – Area Children to Benefit from Speech and Language Treatment
Nearly 1,000 children in the region will benefit from speech and language treatment, after the Building Abilities for Life
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Event Taking Place in Port Hope
Friday, September 30 is the second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and the ten-year anniversary of Orange Shirt
All Types of “Fishing” Along The Ganaraska River in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bxj2J1m2xnU It was another busy day along the Ganaraska River in Port Hope on Sunday, September 25, 2022. The downtown area
Homeless Encampment Discovered in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sM-1s65I1Wo Cobourg Fire Department responded to a burning complaint and discovered a homeless encampment on Friday, September 23, 2022. At approximately
Protestors Demand VIA Rail Train 651 Get Back On The Tracks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exG4RPVxJuU Over 100 people gathered at the VIA Rail Station in Cobourg on Saturday, September 24, 2022 to demand the
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- Local News
Video – 15-Minute Delay by Cobourg Fire Department Responding to VSA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9gwuW4Dhp8 Today’s Northumberland has learned it took fire crews 15-minutes to respond to a person who was vital signs absent
Port Hope Teacher Pleads Guilty to Sexual Offenses Involving Minors
By: Dan Jones, Northumberland 89.7 FM News, Local Journalism Initiative. WARNING: This story contains graphic depictions of sexual misconduct involving
Upgrades to William Street Bridge in Cobourg Continue
Work continues on the upgraded William Street bridge in Cobourg which includes several different sections that are constructed at
Municipality of Brighton to Transition Away from Automated Speed Enforcement Program
The Municipality of Brighton remains committed to enhancing public safety and protecting persons using its municipal roadways. In response
Members of the Canadian Armed Forces Flying in for Port Hope Remembrance Day Services
(Today's Northumberland file photo) On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, members of Branch 30 of the Royal Canadian Legion Port Hope will
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – Unveiling of National Memorial to the Fallen in Kingston
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkmA9fTa6hg A monument honouring fallen soldiers throughout Canada’s history was unveiled in Kingston on Saturday, November 1, 2025. The memorial kiosk
Video – Port Hope Man “Outraged” Over Halloween Decoration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UabMKE2QTk A Port Hope man said he’s “outraged” when he saw a Halloween decoration on his neighbours property. Jordan Knight was
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Police Hold Multi-Agency Scenario at High School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2esV8V3Xs8 Port Hope Police held a training session at Port Hope High School on Monday, October 27, 2025. Members of the
Video – Tense Moments on Highway 401 East of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6JmI72TGfk A few tense moments on Highway 401 east of Port Hope on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. At approximately 1 p.m.
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
- 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
- Sports
- AllBaseballHockey
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
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