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HKPR District Health Unit – Balancing COVID-19 and Isolation Risks in Outbreak Settings
The local health unit has issued revised, interim guidance on when residents of area long-term care and retirement homes
Construction Activity Beginning This Week at Elgin Park Community Housing Redevelopment in Cobourg
(file photo) This week, construction activity will begin at the site of the Elgin Park community housing redevelopment project in
OLG Makes Third Quarter Gaming Revenue Payment to Peterborough
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is pleased to issue today a third quarter (October 1, 2021 to December
Cobourg Supports Small Eateries with Community Partners
The Town of Cobourg’s Economic Development Department is pleased to collaborate with Cobourg’s Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) on
Reappointment of Chair and Vice-Chair of the Cobourg Police Services Board in 2022
At the Cobourg Police Services Board meeting, held virtually on Tuesday, January 18, 2021, in accordance with section 28
Light Up a Life Campaign Raises Over $272,000 in Support of Northumberland Hills Hospital
The community’s response to Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) Foundation’s annual Light Up a Life campaign was truly remarkable, with
Port Hope Fire Seeking Assistance in Snow Clearing Around Fire Hydrants
Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services is requesting assistance from residents to help clear snow surrounding fire hydrants. “Every second
Cobourg Encourages Residents to ‘Be Ready’ for the Cold Weather
Several ‘warm up’ locations across Cobourg available for those seeking relief from the extreme cold In response to tomorrow’s forecasted
Tractor Trailer Goes Up In Flames on Highway 401 West of Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyEGtUpKLgQ The driver of a tractor trailer wasn’t injured after his big rig caught fire early Wednesday morning on Highway
Fleet of Machinery Removes Snow from Downtown Cobourg Overnight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qCFG5ai36Y A fleet of machinery was brought to Cobourg on Tuesday evening to clean up the snow in the downtown
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Video – Photo Gallery – Highway 401 Seems to Be A “Free For All” After Another Emergency Services Vehicle Was Hit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7simHNn2FpA For the third time in less than a year an emergency services vehicle was struck on Highway 401 in
Video – Photo Gallery – So Much To Do In A Winter Paradise
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faeSC1QkUDA There was so much to do in a Canadian winter paradise on Thursday, January 15, 2026 in the Cobourg
Downtown Closures Announced for Next Week in Cobourg
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Town of Cobourg announces intermittent downtown lane, sidewalk and street closures for Monday and Tuesday,
Video – Cobourg Man Charged After Window at Victoria Hall Smashed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ybYTtDJ2mE A Cobourg man is facing charges after a front window of Victoria Hall was broke on Monday January 12,
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
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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
- 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
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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