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End of Lockdown and Search at Warkworth Institution
The lockdown put in place at Warkworth Institution on August 15, 2020, has ended and an exceptional search has
GoFundMe’s Created for Two Hamilton Township Men Involved in Fatal ATV Collision
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rez4-2A-CIM&feature=youtu.be A GoFundMe has been started for the families of two men involved in a ATV collision on Saturday, August
Virtual Party Raises Big Bucks for Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Center
Photo Caption: Fionna Barrington, right, presents Janelle Eisler, left with a cheque for $8,750; funds Barrington helped raise hosting
Cameco and Bruce Power Support Launch of Centre for Next Generation Nuclear Technologies
Cameco and Bruce Power announced today a series of initiatives – highlighted by the creation of a centre for
Cobourg Police Service Finds a Home for WWII Scrapbook
A scrapbook that was turned in to Cobourg police will now reside at the Cobourg Legion On Wednesday, August 19,
Cape Rescue Heads Out for Evening Training On Lake Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrWk-Qrcr3Y&feature=youtu.be Members of the Canadian Coast Guard crew Cape Rescue head out onto Lake Ontario on Thursday, August 13, 2020. The
Waterspout Appears Over Lake Ontario Between Cobourg and Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFWis4_SI5g&feature=youtu.be A number of people witnessed a water spout over Lake Ontario on Tuesday, August 18, 2020. Around 1:40 p.m. numerous
Lockdown and Exceptional Search at Warkworth Institution
At approximately 10:50 a.m. on August 15, 2020, Warkworth Institution, a medium security facility, was placed in lockdown to
Terrifying Afternoon As Bullets Narrowly Miss Garden Hill Residents
It was a terrifying afternoon two Garden Hill residents on Saturday, August 15, 2020. Garden Hill resident Nathan Piggot was
Costly Day of Fishing On Rice Lake After Parking Illegally
It was an expensive day of fishing for a few people in Hamilton Township on Sunday, August 16, 2020. Two
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Port Hope Resident Wins $50,000 Top Prize with Instant Super Strike
Jean Worthy of Port Hope is $50,000 richer after winning a top prize with INSTANT SUPER STRIKE (Game #2479). INSTANT
City of Belleville Reaches Tentative Agreement with Professional Fire Fighters Association Local 497
The City of Belleville is pleased to announce that a tentative agreement has been reached between the City and
Ontario Building New Bridge and Overpass Near Port Hope
Province paving way for future widening of Highway 401 The Ontario government is replacing the Highway 401 Choate Road Overpass and
Celebrate Elder Trees This Saturday in Cobourg
By: Cecilia Nasmith, Today's Northumberland A free family event takes place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Cobourg's
Video – Cobourg Lawn Bowling Clubhouse Celebrates 100th Anniversary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QT5lIHQKrzs The Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club celebrated the 100th anniversary of the clubhouse on Saturday, July 19, 2025. A number of
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Video – Photo Gallery – Piping Down The Sun Tradition Continues in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObeNtXZ8qb0 Members of the Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums are continuing their tradition of piping down the sun at Cobourg
Videos – Photo Gallery – The Cobourg Busker Festival Takes Over Downtown Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YhVqpjrR2w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzupz5Cm4UI The Cobourg Busker Festival took over downtown Cobourg on Friday, July 18, and Saturday, July 20, 2025. A number of
Video – Photo Gallery – Protest Against Mayor of Cobourg Among Other Things
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GMRAAX0VDU Approximately 20 people showed up in front of Victoria Hall to protest the Cobourg Mayor, violence and protecting the
Video – Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums Visits Seniors Homes for Outdoor Summer Concerts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BanLjB8Ciyc The Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums entertained residents at St. Peter’s Court in Cobourg on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. The
Breaking News – Video – Cobourg Police Investigating Serious Assault
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYkOjGb5svg Cobourg Police continue to investigate a serious assault in the west end of town early Tuesday, July 15, 2025. At
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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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Kodiaks Falls to Excelsiors in Brampton in Major Series Lacrosse Action
The Cobourg Kodiaks lost their fourth straight Major Series Lacrosse game Thursday night 16-9 to the host Brampton Excelsiors. It
Video – Tucker Williams Continues to Make Big Strides in Lacrosse Development
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESDa5eT__CA Already very accomplished for his age at 14, Baltimore’s Tucker Williams simply just loves playing lacrosse. “People say it’s the
Cobourg’s MacNiel Drafted by Montreal Canadians
Andrew MacNiel of Cobourg was selected in the sixth round, 189th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens at the 2025
Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Inducts Class of 2025
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Announced last March, a sixth group of inductees was welcomed to the Cobourg and District Sports
St. Mary Student Gets Full Hockey Scholarship
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Following graduation day at St. Mary Secondary School next week, boom! Sophie Harold is outta here