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We’re All In This Together – Let’s Share Some Good News
In times like we are having due to COVID-19 there seems to be nothing but bad news. People are stressed,
Kindness of Strangers In Times of Need In Cobourg
(photo of delivery was taken from inside their home) Mike Holden and his wife Stephanie Powers of Perry Street in
Downtown LCBO Store “Temporarily” Closed in Cobourg
Today’s Northumberland was notified on Friday, March 20, 2020 the LCBO store at the corner of Albert Street and
HKPR District Health Unit – Three Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 in Nursing Home
The local Medical Officer of Health today announced three residents of a long-term care home in the City of
Cobourg – New Provincial Legislation to Allow Virtual Municipal Council Meetings
Staff move towards implementing virtual meetings to continue to conduct the important business of Council. The Town of Cobourg has
Message from Director of Education Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board
Jennifer Leclerc/Director of Education As you know, a state of emergency has been declared in Ontario to respond to the
Northumberland Hills Hospital – 2019 Public Sector Salary Disclosure
Bagshaw Tracy $106,850.33 $351.54 Northumberland Hills Hospital Registered Nurse 2019 Bevan Jennifer $108,809.75 $489.25 Northumberland Hills Hospital Registered Nurse 2019 Boulter
“Social Distancing” With A Purpose In Kingston
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hwdikfnUl8&feature=youtu.be The Tadeu family has found a way to “social distance” with a purpose. Since Monday, March 16, 2020 the Kingston
HKPR District Health Unit Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 As of March 19, 2020 3 p.m.
Confirmed Positive Patient Gender/ Age Hospital County Status Case #1 Female, 60s (travel) NHH Northumberland Self-isolating Case #2 Female, 60s (travel) RMH City of Kawartha Lakes Self-isolating Case #3 Male, 70s (travel) NHH Northumberland Self-isolating Case #4 Female, 60s (travel) NHH Northumberland Self-isolating Case #5 Male, 60s (travel) NHH Northumberland Self-isolating Case #6 Female, 70s (travel) RMH City
Breaking News – Cobourg Declares State of Emergency to Support COVID-19 Response
At 5:02 p.m. on March 19, 2020, the Town of Cobourg declared a State of Emergency in accordance with
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Video – Photo Gallery – Classic Cars Take Over Victoria Park for the Day in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfaZT76Ufg8 One of the largest and longest running car shows took place in Cobourg on Saturday, July 12, 2025. With approximately
Video – Photo Gallery – Emergency Services Team Up for Community Car Wash in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2A-4h2gCaY Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services along with the Port Hope Police Service teamed up for a community car
Video – Photo Gallery – 31st Annual Traditional Pow Wow Takes Place in Alderville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmLTFzf3ilU The 31st annual Traditional Pow Wow took place over the weekend in Alderville. The annual event takes place each year
Video – Parking Problems Still Plague Cobourg Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBLTm8ITBW4 It seems that parking problems still plague Cobourg’s waterfront with people still miffed after receiving a ticket. On Saturday, July
Video – Photo Gallery – Lots to See at A.K. Sculthorpe Marsh in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3-ZNOPRYRI There is always lots of wildlife to see this time of year at A.K. Sculthorpe Marsh in Port Hope. On
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Video – Photo Gallery – Classic Cars Take Over Victoria Park for the Day in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfaZT76Ufg8 One of the largest and longest running car shows took place in Cobourg on Saturday, July 12, 2025. With approximately
Video – Photo Gallery – Emergency Services Team Up for Community Car Wash in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2A-4h2gCaY Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services along with the Port Hope Police Service teamed up for a community car
Video – Photo Gallery – 31st Annual Traditional Pow Wow Takes Place in Alderville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmLTFzf3ilU The 31st annual Traditional Pow Wow took place over the weekend in Alderville. The annual event takes place each year
Video – Photo Gallery – Firefighters Battle Stubborn Blaze in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFUJhJJPO5Y Firefighters worked in the blazing heat trying to douse the flames of a stubborn fire in Colborne on Thursday,
Video – Photo Gallery – Concert Band of Cobourg Kicks Off Summer Concert Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEvch6acg30 The Concert Band of Cobourg held their first Summer Concert Series in Victoria Park on Tuesday, July 9, 2025. For
- 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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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
91-Year-Old Achieves Bronze Medal in PickleBall Tournament
Cobourg resident Bob Carson was the oldest athlete of more than 250 participants from across Ontario who competed in