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VIDEO – E-Bike Battery Catches Fire and Explodes Moments After Being Removed from Cobourg Home
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mS1R2DK8Z1k A Cobourg woman said she could have lost her home after a e-bike battery caught fire and exploded shortly
No Injuries After Car Strikes Building in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1R6ikpFZp0 There were no injuries after the driver of a vehicle struck a building on Sunday, April 10, 2022 in
Float Your Fanny Down The Ganny Makes A Comeback in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnTE0_ahbuI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPKAAl_EWV0 After a two-year hiatus the Float Your Fanny Down The Ganny River Race was back in Port Hope on
Small Fire Extinguished Quickly in Downtown Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tx_jRrIi2bs Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services extinguished a fire quickly in downtown on Friday, April 8, 2022. At approximately 5:15
Exclusive – Roseneath Man Proud To Serve Alongside Ukrainian’s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBKE5AYbLkk James Challice takes pride in what he’s doing helping people of Ukraine. In fact, the 42-year-old said he’s never felt
MOH Recognizes First Canadian Public Health Week
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Conducting her periodic media scrum this week on her first anniversary on the job, Haliburton Kawartha
HKPR District Health Unit Media Scrum – COVID is Far from Done with Us
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland That faint cry of “I told you so” that you hear is coming from COVID-19 –
Calling All Aspiring Candidates
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Town of Cobourg is giving notice to its municipal electors that the nomination period is
Cobourg Welcomes Back Ginny & Georgia
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Town of Cobourg has announced a return visit by production company G2G Series 2 Inc.
Roseneath Man Helping to Make A Difference in Ukraine
(James Challice is pictured in the middle of five men in a group photo) For 42-year-old James Challice it was
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New Golden Plough Lodge Nearing Completion – Hopefully
If things go right, residents will be in the new Golden Plough Lodge before the summer. Residents and family members
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
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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