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No Injuries After Fire Destroys Tent at Encampment in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mml_pZciVw4 A fire destroyed a small tent at the encampment at the former Brookside Youth Centre on Tuesday, January 2,
No Plans to Replace Bus Shelter from King Street in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPkqqADRrK4 Public Works dismantled the bus shelter on King Street East at College Street on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. The shelter
First Baby of the Year Welcomed at Northumberland Hills Hospital
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) has welcomed its first baby of the new year! Born to Vanessa and Jake Morris
Update – Cobourg Police – Damage to Tim Hortons Window and Bus Shelter May Be Connected
Cobourg Police have stated they believe a pellet was used to break the glass at Tim Hortons on December
First Night Celebrations Kick Off the New Year in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6ud7wDN_PQ First Night Celebrations kicked off the beginning of 2024. Carriage rides, skating, music and of course fireworks rang in 2024
Some Pro Palestine Supporters Seem Confused at Rally in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XzMpvtwB1A Another protest was held on Saturday, December 30, 2023 in Cobourg demanding a cease fire for the violence taking
2023 A Year of Triumphs and Tragedies in Northumberland County
2023 was another year of triumphs and tragedies. It’s hoped that COVID will be a thing of the past in
Video – Christmas Eve Miracle As Community Comes Together to Search for Strangers Dog That Ran Away After Collision in Hamilton Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVTuDwujodc It may sound cliche, but Kassie McKeown can only describe what happened to her as a Christmas Eve miracle. Twenty-eight-year-old
Nearly 300 Christmas Dinners Donated to the Community by Ketch’s Korner in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4v9qNkfQ9M The tradition continues at Ketch’s Korner in Cobourg serving up free Christmas dinner to members of the community. Melissa Dale
Campbellford Man’s Christmas Display Doubles His Hydro Bill – But It’s Worth It
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KA2AjoAV2g0 Even Patrick Lanoue has to take a few moments to try and describe all the Christmas ornaments adorning his
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Notice of Open Houses to review agriculture mapping updates to the County’s Official Plan
A draft Agriculture Amendment to the County’s Official Plan, including proposed updates to mapping, is now available for review.
Special Meeting of Northumberland County Council Called
An urgent Special Meeting of Northumberland County Council will take place on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
Video – Walls Will Soon Go Up at Beyond the Blue Box
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGKAe49isoA By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The community was shocked two years ago when a fire at Beyond the Blue Box forced
Water Shutdown for Pebble Beach Neighbourhood Rescheduled to October 14, 2025
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Town of Cobourg Public Works and Engineering Division would like to advise Pebble Beach neighbourhood
Reaching Out After Hours for Cobourg Bylaw – Don’t Be Surprised If the Person Answering Has a Southern Accent
If you have a bylaw concern after hours in Cobourg don’t be surprised if the person on the other
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Video – Photo Gallery – IHARC Calls for State of Emergency in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UmJjOeRxDg Over 30 homeless people on the streets and traces of Fentanyl throughout Victoria Park IHARC (Integrated Homelessness & Addictions Response
Video – Photo Gallery – Sea of Orange in Alderville for Truth and Reconciliation Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tX6oVG2tmkg It was a sea of orange along County Road 45 on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 as hundreds of people
The 25th National Police and Peace Officers’ Ride to Remember Stops in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGiLcuki1uU Starting in Toronto, cyclists from police services across Ontario are riding more than 700 kilometres to remember those fellow
Video – Photo Gallery – Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial “Run to Remember” Honours Fallen Cobourg Officer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkEXi7nsL84 The 21st Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial "Run to Remember” ended the first leg of their three day journey
Video – Photo Gallery – Joint Services Commercial Motor Vehicle Initiative in Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aq7zAaQTfdw One Driver and Company Issued 21 Tickets - License Plates were Removed from Both Vehicle and Trailer A joint services
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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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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
Flesch Brothers from Cobourg Representing Canada in Men’s Rugby
Cobourg’s Mason and Noah Flesch, both St. Mary Catholic Secondary School alumni, were in the starting lineup for Canada’s
Video – Photo Gallery – Canadian Disc Golf Championships Take Place in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTPvgGRoTiU The Canadian Disc Golf Championships wrapped up on Sunday, September 14, 2025 after being held on various courses throughout
Cougars Suffer Third Straight Loss in Trenton
Beckett Ewart opened the scoring against his former club as the Trenton Golden Hawks downed the visiting Cobourg Cougars