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Windy Weather Hits the Lakeshore
The windy weather caused damage in the area along the lakeshore on Wednesday,
Flood Outlook Statement – Lake Ontario
A Flood Outlook Statement is issued to raise awareness. Based on weather forecasts for heavy rain, snowmelt, high wind
Public Meeting Concerning a Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment – Cobourg
(Issued April 3, 2018 at 9 a.m. EST) – The Town of Cobourg has received a complete application for
Busy Day At Corbett’s Dam in Port Hope
The annual migration of steelhead/rainbow trout makes their way up the Ganaraska River in Port Hope to Corbett's dam.
Long Line of Wind Turbine Blades – Grafton
A rare sight east of Cobourg on Monday, April 2, 2018. A long line of wind turbine blades was
Medicinal Marijuana Dispensaries Sprouting Up In Alderville
There are now five marijuana dispensaries along situated in Aldervile First Nation north of Cobourg. The Medicine Wheel Natural Healing
Spring Melt in Full Effect – Ice Surfaces Are Not Safe OPP
Emergency services personnel remove 4 people from Rice Lake (OTONABEE SOUTH MONAHGAN TOWNSHIP, ON) - Members of the Peterborough County
Rollover On County Road 45 in Alnwick/Haldimand Township
Three people were trapped after their vehicle lost control on icy roads and flipped on its side on County
Canadian Fire Fighter’s Museum Closes Permanently – At Least On Mill Street South in Port Hope
It's the end of an era - at least for now. The final day for the Canadian Fire Fighter's Museum
Getting Ready for Annual Dredging In Cobourg Harbour
It appears the new pipes are just about put in place and it will soon be time for the
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Township of Alnwick/Haldimand Announces Canada Day Celebration
Residents and visitors are invited to join the celebration of Canada’s 159th Birthday on Sunday, June 28, 2026, beginning
Up Next at the Capitol: Born to be Bad: The Villains of Broadway
A hero is only as good as their villain. From the evildoers we adore to the scoundrels we love to
Redefining the Future: The Municipality of Port Hope and Canada Reach Landmark Agreement for Historic Waste
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Municipality of Port Hope and Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) have reached a historic
Mark Nasmith Shares PTSD and Addiction Recovery in New Book with the Hope to Help Others
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland After serving 31 years in the Canadian Armed Forces, Grafton native Mark Nasmith has embarked on a
Quinte Ride For Paws Poker Run & BBQ Coming Up
June 28 and August 23 2026 15 anniversary poker run Motorcycle enthusiasts and animal lovers are invited to join the
- Photo Galleries
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – Suspicious Fire at Former File Factory in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGaJ3adHi4A Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services responded to a suspicious fire at the former file factory on Cavan Street
Video – Photo Gallery – Thousands Attend North America’s Largest Historical Military Show at Canadian Tank Museum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6r4g189TDiQ The largest historical military show in North America drew thousands of visitors from around the world to Oshawa over
Video – Photo Gallery – Brighton Speedway: Racing Is a Way of Life for the Rinaldi Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiH46-vtIK8 Racing is more than a Saturday night event for the Rinaldi family — it's a way of life. As owners
Video – Photo Gallery – Five Hours with the Lawrence Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzBSeZ7ouhw Sometimes you don't intend to spend five hours working on a story — it just happens. Yesterday's event wasn't really
Video – Photo Gallery – Tall Ship St. Lawrence II Leaves Cobourg Harbour Heading for Hamilton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGwARJvrrZE The tall ship, St. Lawrence II bid farewell to Cobourg Harbour on Thursday, June 11, 2026 on its way
- 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
- Sports
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Lauchlan Whelan Drafted by Windsor Spitfires
Cobourg’s Lauchlan Whelan was a first round pick Friday night at the 2026 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection draft
Municipality of Port Hope Receives $158,200 from Jays Care Foundation
At a Blue Jays watch party yesterday, Port Hope baseball fans, young athletes and community members received exciting news:
Video – Photo Gallery – Toronto Blue Jays Rally to Beat the Baltimore Orioles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-h87bX5jdU Over 41,000 people watched the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at the
Local Players Win Memorial Cup With Kitchener Rangers
(Pictured in graphic: Jared Woolley, top, Andrew MacNiel, bottom) Two Northumberland County hockey players are Memorial Cup champions after helping
Cobourg will still have junior A Cougars due to simultaneous OJHL franchise relocations
The Ontario Junior Hockey Hockey announced the simultaneous relocation of two member franchises Friday, including the Cobourg Cougars, ahead