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Lakefront Utilities Inc. Reviews Cause of July 22nd Power Outage in Cobourg
At 4:59PM on Friday July 22nd, the power went out for 995 customers of Lakefront Utilities Inc. (Lakefront) in
Cobourg Police Providing Parking By-Law Coverage Over the Summer on Weekends in Hamilton Township
Cobourg Police Special Constables Patrol the Bewdley Harbourfront on Sunday, July 24, 2022. The Cobourg Police Service are under contract
Cobourg Bylaw Deals With Tents, Pets and Parking Over the Weekend
Cobourg bylaw officers were busy on Saturday, July 23, 2022 dealing with a number of infractions including barbeques and
Helping Out the Northumberland Humane Society
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hKTI4o9dfs Four-year-old Marley helped out the Northumberland Humane Society on Saturday, July 23, 2022 by hosting a Lemonade Stand in
Roseneath Carousel Goes Global With the Creation of a Stamp by Canada Post
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygRioZjDyyA The Roseneath Carousel has gone global with the creation of a stamp by Canada Post. On July 21, 2022, Canada
Piping Down The Sun is Back in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AA-YDxm6_-s Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums, piper David MacDiarmid pipes down the sun recently on the east pier in Cobourg. Back
Northumberland OPP Lay Charges in Historical Sexual Assault
Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges against a former priest in
Beyond the Blue Box in Cobourg Celebrates Their 30th Anniversary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfEKyX6CSQI Beyond the Blue Box celebrated their 30th anniversary in Cobourg on Friday, Just 22, 2022. It was a party in
Cobourg Harbour Unsafe for Non-Propelled Watercraft Due to E. coli
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2sV8rzRBH4 The Town of Cobourg would like to advise all residents and guests that the Cobourg Harbour is currently unsafe
Cobourg Police Chief Says, “Only A Matter of Time” Before Cooper Arrested
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GY8uLkOf-ck Cobourg Police Chief says it’s only a matter of time before Gerald Cooper is back in custody. Cooper is wanted
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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