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Statement from MP Philip Lawrence on Upcoming VIA Day of Action
Philip Lawrence, Member of Parliament for Northumberland–Peterborough South, released the following statement on the VIA Day of Action: “I am
National Peace Officers’ Upcoming Memorial Run Will Stop at Chris Garrett Memorial Park
Cobourg Police Service will host event to welcome National Peace Officers' Memorial Run and pay tribute to fallen officers A
Northumberland Hills Hospital Curtails Visiting – Again
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Following recent reinstatement of public visitation privileges to its 2A Medical/Surgical unit after a COVID-19 outbreak,
Loyalist College Starting New Campus at Former School in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MU1pO-NAIyM Loyalist College announced on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, it plans to welcome students to a new campus in the
Beavers Spotted in Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGaDegPYbk8 Two beavers have been spotted inside Cobourg Harbour recently. On Monday, Spetember 19, 2022 a beaver was swimming along by
Cobourg Holds Memorial Service for Queen Elizabeth II
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bl-KyOHycg0 The Town of Cobourg along with Cobourg Legion Branch 133 held a memorial service for Queen Elizabeth II on
Ontario Investing in Video Surveillance Systems
Funding for new equipment and improved technology will enhance police efforts to prevent crime, especially gun and gang violence The
Poets On Parade in Downtown Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kNzh1x4QSY A number of poets went on parade in downtown Cobourg on Saturday, September 17, 2022. Words On A Wire (WOW)
Cobourg Fire Firefighter Posthumously Honoured by IAFF
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UK3Zd9x6Ni0 (video courtesy of IAFF/Youtube A Cobourg firefighter was posthumously honoured at a ceremony in Colorado Springs this weekend along with
Update – Port Hope Man Facing Charges Resulting From Overnight Stabbing
Update - A 24-year-old man from Port Hope is facing charging stemming from a stabbing late Saturday night. Port Hope
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Update – Director of Rise and Thrive Support Services Facing Numerous Charges
Charges involving a Hamilton Township woman who is the Director of Rise and Thrive Support Services were put over
Town of Cobourg Upgrading Council Chambers Audio-Visual Technology
(Today's Northumberland file photo) March 12 Standing Committee Meeting to be Held Virtually The Town of Cobourg’s Legislative Services Division would
Lower Trent Conservation – Water Safety Statement – Local Creeks
A Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety is issued during high flows, unsafe banks, melting ice or other factors
Northumberland Hills Hospital Welcomes Addition of New SPECT-CT, Newest Diagnostic Imaging Equipment
(Attached picture: Shown above: (from left to right) Roven Misquitta, (Project Manager), Susan Walsh, (President and CEO, NHH), Ken
City of Belleville Garbage Bag Tag Fee To Increase
The City of Belleville is advising residents that the cost of a garbage bag tag will increase from $3
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Video – Photo Gallery – WWII Veteran, Don Smoke Celebrates 100 Years of Knowledge and Love
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPK2wwcfc5Q By Cecilia Nasmith/Pete Fisher They're calling the celebration A Century of Knowledge and Love, as the community gathers on Feb.
Video – Photo Gallery – What A Difference A Day Makes in the Weather
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQWfBguitRw In less than 24-hours it looks like we’ve gone from above freezing temperatures with fog blanketing the area to
Video – Photo Gallery – Families Enjoy Canada’s Sport at the 2026 Castleton Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkOmkvwhOgA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5GWSjG5Y9M Nearly 30 teams from across southern Ontario took part in the annual four-on-four pond hockey tournament at the Castleton
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services Recertify Ice Water Training
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jI0GBz8dKko Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services were along the shore of Lake Ontario on Sunday, February 15, 2026 performing
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Fire Department Training in Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vptnRI9eOGs Members of the Cobourg Fire Department spent Saturday (February 14, 2026) morning ice water rescue training in Cobourg Harbour. Acting
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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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Video – Photo Gallery – Season Comes To An End for Durham Hawks and Local Players
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvfUdYbVE7w Some familiar names suited up in senior A hockey this season for the Durham Hawks of the Northern Premier
New Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame has announced its first brother-and-sister inductees, five years
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Sweep GMHL Playoff Series Against St. George
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlOtbSDNEbU Five unanswered goals in the third period gave the Northumberland Stars a 7-3 victory over the St. George Ravens
Video – Photo Gallery – Families Enjoy Canada’s Sport at the 2026 Castleton Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkOmkvwhOgA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5GWSjG5Y9M Nearly 30 teams from across southern Ontario took part in the annual four-on-four pond hockey tournament at the Castleton
Video – Photo Gallery – Brighton Native Hallie Clarke Places 19th in Women’s Skeleton Racing at Winter Olympics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhUQTHE01hc Brighton native Hallie Clarke continued to improve and saved her best slide for last in her Winter Olympics debut