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MP Philip Lawrence Sends Letter to VIA Rail President
December 1st, 2021 Cynthia Garneau President and Chief Executive Officer VIA Rail Canada Inc. PO Box 8116 Succ. Centre-Ville Montreal, QC H3C 3N3 Dear Ms. Garneau, For
Grafton Group Makes Visible Statement for World AIDS Day
In photo from left: Donna Budgen, Olivia Gibbs, Cathy White and Gail Hoskin By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland In honour of World
Brighten Up Northumberland Invites You to Its Christmas Light Contest
The challenge is for Northumberland to come together and make the world a whole lot brighter this Christmas. They assure
Busy Times in Cobourg on Thursday
It was a busy day around Cobourg on Thursday, December 2021. The finishing touches were being put in place on
Secret is Out – The 49th Annual Port Hope Christmas Tile Unveiled
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFBbSF_1dDU The annual Port Hope Christmas Tile was presented on Thursday, December 2, 2021. The series started in 1973 by The
Community Care Northumberland Cobourg and Port Hope Office’s Set to Move into One Space
Northumberland County, ON – Community Care Northumberland (CCN) has some exciting news when it comes to a relocation of
Ontario Offering New Fundraising Options for Legions
Royal Canadian Legions and Service Clubs Can Now Host Small Stakes Games and Progressive Jackpot Lotteries The Ontario government is
Cobourg Public Library Eliminates Late Fees for Children and Teen Materials
The Cobourg Public Library has announced it’s going “fine-free” when it comes to overdue fines on all children and
Video – Cobourg Police Hold Press Conference Regarding Ongoing Thefts from Vehicles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tNyE0BUZwY&t=5s The Cobourg Police Service held a press conference on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 regarding the ongoing issue of vehicle
Fire Engulfs Home Under Renovations in the Municipality of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPT5c4iZ4P8 A house under renovations was destroyed by fire early Tuesday morning in the Municipality of Port Hope. At approximately 12:20
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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