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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
Garage Destroyed By Fire in Hamilton Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMLTMe7q9eU Smoke was visible for a number of kilometres after a garage was destroyed by fire on Friday morning in
Run to Remember Stops at Chris Garrett Memorial Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X763lw5Nbwk&t=810s The 18th annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Run end the first leg their journey in Cobourg on Thursday, September
Cyclists Remember Those Who Have Made the Ultimate Sacrifice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veo-U9UK6nM Over 160 cyclists taking part in the 22nd Canadian Police Memorial Ride to Remember rode through Northumberland County on
Evening Sail on Lake Ontario Off of Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaK9zLnZC7c A number of sailboats spent the evening on Lake Ontario on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. With a gentle breeze the
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Brighton’s Mayoral Budget Adopted for 2026, Representing a Residential Tax Increase of 4.9%
This budget represents the first time operating under the Strong Mayor, Building Homes Act, 2022 (Bill 3) and the
Video – Driver Has Directional Issues in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwIAIp5DZ88 The driver of a vehicle in Cobourg seemed to have a bit of directional issues on Tuesday, January 13,
The EOWC Announces 2026 Chair and Vice-Chair at Annual General Meeting
On Friday, January 9, 2026, the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus (EOWC), representing the region's 103 municipalities, proudly hosted its
Coldest Night of the Year Walk Returns to Port Hope
Coldest Night of the Year Returns to Port Hope Saturday February 28 for our 12th Year. Our Community Unites in
Initial Project Description Submitted for New Nuclear Project at Wesleyville Site in Port Hope
The Municipality of Port Hope is sharing that Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has submitted its Initial Project Description (IPD)
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Video – Photo Gallery – Memorable Wedding Photos on Cobourg Pier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7EBaPJOqFk It was a beautiful day for a wedding on Friday, January 9, 2026 in Cobourg. A Peterborough couple came down
Video – Photo Gallery – Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto Is More Than Aquatic Life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQpReEJ-A8M There was much more than just aquatic life at Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto on Friday, January 9, 2026. Walking into
Video – Photo Gallery – What A Difference A Day Makes for Toronto Skyline
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLhcUxFr0S0 With weather changing daily, so does the skyline of Toronto. Over the course of Friday and Saturday, Today’s Northumberland was
Video – Photo Gallery – Encapsulating Wonder of Mother Nature
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75ybcjd5CBU The encapsulating beauty of the sun setting along Lake Ontario draws people in the summer and winter. Thursday (January 8,
Video – Photo Gallery – Snow Cleared from Downtown Cobourg Overnight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYPrUS11zsQ A fleet of construction vehicles including a grader, dump trucks and more rolled into downtown Cobourg shortly after midnight
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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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Local Players in OHL U16 Showcase in Peterborough This Week
Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan will compete Tuesday and Wednesday at the Ontario Hockey League’s U16 Top Prospects Showcase
Current Competes at World Cross Country Running Championships, Signs Nike Contract
Kate Current, originally from Precious Corners just north of Cobourg, competed for Canada in the mixed relay at the
Cobourg Cougars Head Into New Year with Lengthy Losing Streak
The Cobourg Cougars junior A hockey club will look to reverse its fortunes after the calendar flips to 2026. Following
Port Hope’s Owen Beck Scores First NHL Goal
(Photo courtesy of Montreal Canadiens) In his 21st NHL game, Port Hope’s Owen Beck scored the first goal of his
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