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Video – Fence Goes Up at Cobourg Encampment as Infrastructure Ontario Deals with Offer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQAxlSrFi0M Busy times at the encampment in Cobourg on Thursday, June 13, 2024. Today’s Northumberland has learned through several sources that
Ontario Lands Major Nuclear Agreements Abroad; Creates Jobs at Home
Agreements will create jobs for province’s nuclear workers and support economic growth The Ontario Government announced the completion of the
Breaking News – Nurses Head to Conciliation as They Seek a New Contract with Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit
Fifty public health nurses and registered practical nurses are calling for their employer to step up with a respectful
HKPR District Health Unit – Warning: Toxic Drug Supply in Northumberland County
HKPR District Health Unit is seeing an increase in drug poisonings within the community. The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District
Ontario Investing in Conservation Projects to Protect Caribou
Province accepting applications for initiatives designed to maintain and recover their populations The Ontario government is now accepting applications for
Video – Victoria Park’s Floral Clock Honours Cobourg Garden Club’s 165th Anniversary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fa-GLa0G744 Workers from the Parks Department spent the day installing the floral clock in Victoria Park on Tuesday, June 11,
Ontario Offering Free Fishing on Father’s Day Weekend
Fish for free across the province June 15-16 In honour of Father’s Day on Sunday, the province is offering free
Municipality of Port Hope is Preparing for Annual Canada Day Celebration
The Municipality of Port Hope is preparing for its annual Canada Day celebrations, featuring a mix of new and
Video – Two High Priority Calls for Port Hope Police
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXmMYrArIpU It was a busy day for Port Hope Police with two high priority calls on Monday, June 10, 2024. At
Local Businessman Says “Thank You” in Significant Way to Northumberland Hills Hospital
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland For Shane Jarvis, the best way to say thank-you to Northumberland Hills Hospital is to boost
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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