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Flatbed Trailer Catches Fire on Highway 401 East of Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80L4Rrfz_Nw Emergency services were called to a flatbed trailer fire on Highway 401 east of Cobourg on Wednesday, February 16,
HKPR District Health Unit – Continuing Improvements to Key Public Health Indicators Allow for Easing of Public Health Measures
As More COVID-19 Restrictions Lift, People Still Urged to Remain Vigilant Against the Virus Even as more provincial COVID-19 restrictions
Not Too Late to Apply for Northumberland Hills Hospital Scholarship
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland Hills Hospital announces a one-month extension to apply for its annual Health Professions Scholarship. While these
Contributions of Long Time Hospital Champions Recognized with Naming Opportunity at NHH
Don Morrison has long been a champion of Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH). Recently, he and his wife, Fran, made
Enjoying Cobourg’s Lakeshore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rjfmiu8IdJc With above freezing temperatures on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, a number of people were out enjoying the weather along
Relaxing Day of Fishing The Ganaraska River in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XDdaUOfnGg Anglers were enjoying the weather along the Ganaraska River in Port Hope on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. From along the
Breaking News – Port Hope Council Votes to Purchase 1,300 Acres in Wesleyville Area from OPG
On Tuesday, February 15, 2022, Municipality of Port Hope Council voted unanimously to proceed with the purchase agreement to
Freedom Convoy Supporters Head Through Northumberland County Slowing Traffic Along Highway 401 – Again
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhK1INF2cyI A number of vehicles involved in the Freedom Convoy passed through slowly along Highway 401 on Tuesday, February 15,
GRCA Advises Weather System Will Produce Higher Water Levels
The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority advises that a weather system will move into Southern Ontario Wednesday night with the
Update – Northumberland OPP – Fatal Carbon Monoxide Victim Identified
Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) assisted with a death investigation at an address
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Dramatic Scene as Retired Cobourg Firefighter Comes Upon Recreational Vehicle Fire
A retired Cobourg firefighter was one of the first on scene as a recreational vehicle caught on fire in
Video – Photo Gallery – Record Number of Participants for 2025 Lock and Paddle in Peterborough
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKz8XpwU4mc It was an exciting day for both paddlers and tourists as they descended on the Peterborough Lift Lock on
Video – Photo Gallery – Spectacular Drone and Fireworks Show at Festival On The Bay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lJWWB_EOrU A spectacular drone show and fireworks took place on Friday, July 18, 2025 as part of Downtown Trent’s Festival
Videos – Photo Gallery – The Cobourg Busker Festival Takes Over Downtown Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YhVqpjrR2w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzupz5Cm4UI The Cobourg Busker Festival took over downtown Cobourg on Friday, July 18, and Saturday, July 20, 2025. A number of
Video – Canadian Tire Sets Record Raised for Jumpstart Thanks to the Community of Northumberland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFklWSESLWM It was a record year for Jumpstart at the Canadian Tire store in Cobourg. Founded in 2005, Jumpstart helps kids
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Videos – Photo Gallery – The Cobourg Busker Festival Takes Over Downtown Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YhVqpjrR2w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzupz5Cm4UI The Cobourg Busker Festival took over downtown Cobourg on Friday, July 18, and Saturday, July 20, 2025. A number of
Video – Photo Gallery – Protest Against Mayor of Cobourg Among Other Things
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GMRAAX0VDU Approximately 20 people showed up in front of Victoria Hall to protest the Cobourg Mayor, violence and protecting the
Video – Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums Visits Seniors Homes for Outdoor Summer Concerts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BanLjB8Ciyc The Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums entertained residents at St. Peter’s Court in Cobourg on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. The
Breaking News – Video – Cobourg Police Investigating Serious Assault
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYkOjGb5svg Cobourg Police continue to investigate a serious assault in the west end of town early Tuesday, July 15, 2025. At
Video – Two Drivers Taken Into Custody Following Four-Vehicle Collision in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZAGvswFCKQ Two drivers were taken into custody at the scene of a four vehicle collision in Cobourg on Monday, July
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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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Kodiaks Falls to Excelsiors in Brampton in Major Series Lacrosse Action
The Cobourg Kodiaks lost their fourth straight Major Series Lacrosse game Thursday night 16-9 to the host Brampton Excelsiors. It
Video – Tucker Williams Continues to Make Big Strides in Lacrosse Development
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESDa5eT__CA Already very accomplished for his age at 14, Baltimore’s Tucker Williams simply just loves playing lacrosse. “People say it’s the
Cobourg’s MacNiel Drafted by Montreal Canadians
Andrew MacNiel of Cobourg was selected in the sixth round, 189th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens at the 2025
Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Inducts Class of 2025
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Announced last March, a sixth group of inductees was welcomed to the Cobourg and District Sports
St. Mary Student Gets Full Hockey Scholarship
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Following graduation day at St. Mary Secondary School next week, boom! Sophie Harold is outta here