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Exclusive – Bail Granted for Suspect in Trail of Destruction Over the Weekend in Port Hope
A suspect facing charges of arson, mischief along with break and enter was released from custody on Monday, December
Northumberland OPP – Local Store Keeper Donates Rare OPP Stetson to Museum
On Tuesday November 30, 2021 Inspector Jeff Martin of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) had
HKPR District Health Unit – Recent Increase in Opioid Overdoses in Kawartha Lakes Prompts Alert
A recent increase in the number of opioid overdoses in the area is prompting the local Health Unit to
Youths Get to “Shop With A Cop” in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QER-iCAKhG4&t=4s Five youths went shopping on Sunday, December 19, 2021 in the annual Shop With A Cop at Walmart. Shop With
Breaking News – First Night New Year’s Celebration Cancelled, Municipal Buildings Close to Walk-Ins to Combat Spread of Omicron Variant
Business continuity will continue but through safer measures as local health unit recommends. The Town of Cobourg would like to
Exclusive – Suspect Facing Numerous Criminal Charges Including Arson Following String of Incidents in Port Hope
(Photos of suspects about to turn himself in to Port Hope Police and photos from inside 3M Dance Works) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhaoskOnnSw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DxIi7-MXBw Exclusive
Second Annual Roseneath Christmas Tour Brings Out the Joy of the Season
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKZ7leOq_mY The second annual Roseneath Christmas Tour took place on Friday, December 17, 2021 with nearly double the amount of
Owner of 3M Dance Works in Port Hope Grateful for Community Support After Devastating Fire
The owner of a business that suffered major damage after a intentional fire was set is still in shock,
Breaking News – A Number of Fires Intentionally Set Overnight in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvf6gFNJWZ0 Port Hope Police are investigating after a number of fires are believed to have been intentionally set early Saturday
Post Consumer Brands “Stepping Up” to Help Community at Christmas
Photo: In the photo from far right would be Kelli-Martin Westlake (social club volunteer), Amanda Bevan (social club volunteer),
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Port Hope Mayor to Introduce Budget at January 20 Council Meeting
After taking a collaborative approach first with a traditional format, Port Hope Mayor Olena Hankivsky will introduce her budget
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,
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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