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Video – Rebuilding of Beyond the Blue Box Underway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9l5Gf1UBmeM Work is well underway of rebuilding Beyond the Blue Box after devastating fire two years ago. The fire destroyed one
Video – Photo Gallery – Inspiring Others at Cobourg Sandcastle Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5dRKsvbrFQ It was a perfect day for the Cobourg Sandcastle Festival on Saturday, August 2, 2025. A number of Master Sculptors
Video – Always Use Caution and Approved Personal Floatation Devices While on the Water
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGIaWEk9r10 While enjoying the outdoors, including local waterways, it’s always advisable to wear proper personal floatation devices while enjoying watercraft
Video – Large Yacht Enters Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsHVSsy5rcA One of the larger yachts to visit Cobourg this year entered the harbour on Saturday, August 2, 2025. The yacht
Video – Busy Summer for Coast Guard in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kx_XCwWrA3U It’s been a busy summer for members of the Canadian Coast Guard in Cobourg. On August 2, 2025 members of
Video – Work Continues Removing Debris from Former File Factory in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fR1HIP7jfY Work continues on August 1, 2025, with work crews mobilizing at 121 Cavan Street (former File Factory) for the
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg’s Sandcastle Festival Gets Underway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-F-ND1_hpnM The Cobourg Sandcastle Festival is off and running along Victoria Beach. The Master Sculptor’s arrived and began their artwork along
Video – Photo Gallery – Learning About Trees And What They Give Us at CR Gummow
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5M9ozAXObs It was a celebration of elder trees at CR Gummow School in Cobourg on Saturday, July 26, 2025. It was
27th Annual Friends for Life Bike Rally Stops in Port Hope on Sunday
The 27th annual Friends for Life Bike Rally, one of Canada’s longest distance charity cycling events starts on Sunday,
Debris Removal Starting Today at Former File Factory in Port Hope
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Starting on July 31, 2025, residents will see crews mobilizing at 121 Cavan Street (former File
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Ganaraska Conservation Board Opposes Proposed Conservation Authority Consolidation
The Province is proposing consolidating Ontario’s 36 local Conservation Authorities into seven Regional Authorities. As proposed, the Ganaraska Region Conservation
Northumberland Hills Hospital Launches Emergency Room Wait Time Dashboard and Self Arrival Kiosk
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) announced on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, the launch of a new Emergency Department (ED) Wait
Enbridge Gas Ontario Assists Alnwick/Haldimand Fire Department in Supporting Firefighter Training
Alnwick/Haldimand Fire Department purchase firefighting training materials, through Safe Community Project Assist–a program with the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire
Northumberland County Social Services – Warming Room User Repeats His Plea
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Warming room user Chance Brown addressed Wednesday's meeting of Northumberland County council's Social
Northumberland County Hears of Successful Wellness and Identification Clinics
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County's Wellness and Identification Clinics are proving to be very beneficial, Client Services Manager Jennifer
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Video – Youth Wellness Hub Northumberland is Now Open in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgMWhpXsbrs&lc=UgxF_CT82LTPI7zLgb94AaABAg The new Youth Wellness Hub Ontario Northumberland facility at 15 Cavan Street in Port Hope is open for youths
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Santa Claus Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXo6avu6UVI The Port Hope Santa Claus parade took place on Saturday, November 29, 2025. With crowds lining Walton Street, the parade
Video – Photo Gallery – CPKC Holiday Train Stops in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIBUwLFkt6w For the first time in the history of the CPKC Holiday Train it stopped in Cobourg on Saturday, November
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Santa Claus Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQpl6_yxfYk It was a perfect winters evening for the annual Cobourg Santa Claus parade on Saturday, November 29, 2025. Starting at
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope’s Annual Candlelight Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAQnzIbtArU It was a beautiful evening for Port Hope’s annual Candlelight Festival on Friday, November 28, 2025. Adding to the celebration
- 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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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
Oshawa FireWolves of the NLL Sign Contract with Defenseman Kyle Rubisch
The Oshawa FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) have agreed to a one-year contract with defenseman Kyle Rubisch,
Video – Mayor Enjoys a Round of Disc Golf in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGuQoOGRDD8 Although he was beat by a rookie, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland enjoyed a round of disc golf in Cobourg
Panthers Snap Four-Game Losing Skid
After four straight losses to open the Provincial Junior Hockey League season, the Port Hope Panthers got their first
Back-To-Back Losses for Port Hope Panthers to Open PJHL Season
The Trent Hills Thunder scored three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the Port Hope Panthers 3-2