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DND – Service Offence Charges Laid Against Senior CAF Officer
From: Office of the Canadian Forces Provost Marshal On April 23rd, 2024, the Military Police charged Colonel (Col) Robert Kearney,
20th Anniversary Celebration of Constable Chris Garrett
The Cobourg Police Service invites the community to the 20th Anniversary Celebration of Constable Chris Garrett #221. All are welcome
Ontario Strengthening Protections for Firefighters
Province expanding coverage for occupational cancer, heart injuries, and PTSD to help safeguard the health and safety of frontline
Video – Pileated Woodpecker Causing Quite the Predicament for Family in Alnwick/Haldimand Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-bvfaMmIn4 A pileated woodpecker is causing a bit of a ruckus for one Alnwick/Haldimand Township family over the last week. Kevin
Video – Volunteers Come Out for Annual Port Hope Spring Cleaning
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulPrebgCcj0 Approximately 40 volunteers came out on Sunday, April 28, 2024 for the annual Port Hope Spring Cleaning. Spearheaded for the
Video – Colborne Man’s Cross Canada Cycling Journey For Sick Kids Starts May 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Illw4y3T7CY A Cramahe Township man is embarking on a bicycle journey across Canadian raising money for Sick Kids Hospital. Twenty-eight-year-old Ryan
Ontario Cracking Down on Cellphone Use and Banning Vaping in Schools
Ontario’s plan to refocus the education system on getting back-to-basics in the classroom includes new standardized provincewide measures, increased
Video – Kingston Youths Learn About Service, Sacrifice and the Environment Along the Highway of Heroes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-O549skVFIQ Seven youths from the Kingston area learned about service and sacrifice along the Highway of Heroes on Saturday, April
Nawautin Sanctuary Busy with Activity
Nawautin Sanctuary was a busy play on Friday, April 26, 2024 south of Grafton. The swans have once again nested
Town of Cobourg Flags at Half-Mast for National Day of Mourning
The Town of Cobourg will observe Sunday, April 28 as the National Day of Mourning and recognize all of
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Expanded Weekend Hours for Warming Room Continue in Response to Extreme Cold
With continued extreme cold forecast for this weekend, Northumberland County, in collaboration with the Town of Cobourg By-law Services,
Brighton to Hold Watch Party for Olympian Hallie Clarke
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Brighton native Hallie Clarke is getting set to compete at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in
Video – Photo Gallery – Finding Peace Along Cobourg’s Lakeshore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPW8GOavN1s More people seem to be enjoying leisurely walks along the west breakwall in Cobourg. On Wednesday, February 4, 2026 a
Video – Chilly Night for Residents of Port Hope Apartment Building With No Power
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugAn9FZoYCg An apartment building in Port Hope was without power for most of the night starting on Wednesday, February 4,
In My Opinion – Firefighters Should Have Been Dispatched to Medical Emergency
A rare site took place on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 in Bewdley as an air ambulance
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Video – Photo Gallery – In My Opinion – Be Proud Northumberland County – Be Canadian Proud
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbygVjlGUiM Since Afghanistan, Northumberland County residents have lined the bridges along the Highway of Heroes paying their respects to our
Video – Photo Gallery – Enjoying The Beauty of a Canadian Winter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46kF_KhdXxY Stunningly beautiful sunset on Sunday, February 1, 2026 in Cobourg. It’s been a truly Canadian winter with the pure white
Video – Photo Gallery – 34th Annual Polar Plunge Raises Funds for Campbellford Memorial Hospital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5yy1gvZE-o The 34th annual Polar Plunge was held on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in support of Campbellford Memorial Hospital. Approximately $40,000
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – At Least 20 People Displaced Following Apartment Fire in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peFOiCS_HBw Officials are still trying to account for everyone after a Northumberland County Housing Corporation apartment complex was destroyed by
Video – Photo Gallery – Chilly Sunset Along the Lakeshore in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBYsaEqePA0 Cold warnings once again as the area goes into a deep freeze on Friday, January 30, 2026. Another beautiful sunset
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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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Brighton to Hold Watch Party for Olympian Hallie Clarke
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Brighton native Hallie Clarke is getting set to compete at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in
West Northumberland Curling Club Member Competing at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Kristina (Adams) Brauch of the West Northumberland Curling Club is set to play for Team Newfoundland and Labrador at
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