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Emergency Cobourg Council Meeting on Friday to Discuss Homeless Encampment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gxe7Wp1Ay0w&t=8s A Emergency Special Council Meeting has been called as a result of a number of homeless encampments in Cobourg, A
Tent Removed from Municipal Property in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MSdNFAd6ao Tent was removed in municipal property in Victoria Park by Town of Cobourg staff on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. The
Suspect Involved in Pursuits and Incident at Port Hope McDonalds Will Be Released on Bail If He Can Find Surety
The suspect facing numerous charges stemming from a police pursuit and a incident at the Port Hope McDonald’s will
Montreal Lawyer On A Mission for Monarch Butterflies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ipikj-POvYU Montreal lawyer Anthony Battah is on a 4500-kilometre journey to Mexico to bring attention to the devastating decline of
The Journey of Homeless James and Muckwah
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUcR-Rn3xoo Sixty-one-year-old James Caughill and his dog Muckwah have experienced something most people likely never will - homelessness. And speaking to
Cobourg’s $50,000 Dock That’s Great for Ducks But Not Much Else
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgbx-uGjjpU&t=25s For all intensive purposes it appears Cobourg has taken ownership of a $50,000 duck dock. The accessible dock was first
A Number of Homeless Encampments Along Cobourg Shoreline
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psw6BSdgiLU A number of encampments have sprung up along the shoreline in Cobourg over the past few days. One tent is
Busy Weekend Along the Waterfront in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcmZsc_fIZQ The beach was packed and for the most part it was glorious weather for the weekend of August 4-6,
Lake Yacht Racing Association’s 2023 Eight-Metre North American Championships was a Huge Success in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPodcUdfMc0 Organizers said the Lake Yacht Racing Association’s 2023 eight-metre North American Championships was a huge success this past weekend
Rear-End Collision on Highway 401 at Cobourg Sends Two People to Hospital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PucLN1pqGIk Two people were taken to hospital after a pickup truck slammed into their vehicle on Highway 401 on Friday,
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Preliminary Design and Environmental Assessment for Highway 401 Project from County Road 28 to Hamilton Road
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Preliminary Design and Environmental Assessment for Highway 401 from County Road 28 (Ontario Street) to Hamilton
Freedom of Information Request Shows Cause of Delayed Response by Fire Service to Police Officer Overcome by Fentanyl Was Dispatcher Error
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Today’s Northumberland received a response to a Freedom of Information request to the Town of Cobourg
Cobourg Winter Parking Regulations in Effect as of November 1, 2025
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Town of Cobourg would like to remind all residents that winter parking bylaws will take
Operation Red Nose, Your Safe Ride Home for the Holidays for a 30th Campaign
On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, Operation Red Nose is launching its 30th safe ride campaign in Ontario, opening a
Port Hope Police and Northumberland OPP Bring Cost Savings Back to Council
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLNDMXMdRjg&t=3s The Port Hope Police Board presented its draft 2026 budget to council last month and was asked to find
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Video – Photo Gallery – Unveiling of National Memorial to the Fallen in Kingston
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkmA9fTa6hg A monument honouring fallen soldiers throughout Canada’s history was unveiled in Kingston on Saturday, November 1, 2025. The memorial kiosk
Video – Port Hope Man “Outraged” Over Halloween Decoration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UabMKE2QTk A Port Hope man said he’s “outraged” when he saw a Halloween decoration on his neighbours property. Jordan Knight was
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Police Hold Multi-Agency Scenario at High School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2esV8V3Xs8 Port Hope Police held a training session at Port Hope High School on Monday, October 27, 2025. Members of the
Video – Tense Moments on Highway 401 East of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6JmI72TGfk A few tense moments on Highway 401 east of Port Hope on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. At approximately 1 p.m.
Video – Blue Jays Watch Party in Port Hope for Game 2 of the World Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBGGdvSsnsg For anyone planning to watch the Blue Jays this Saturday, October 25, 2025 you’re welcome to join in on
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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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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
Oshawa FireWolves of the NLL Sign Contract with Defenseman Kyle Rubisch
The Oshawa FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) have agreed to a one-year contract with defenseman Kyle Rubisch,
Video – Mayor Enjoys a Round of Disc Golf in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGuQoOGRDD8 Although he was beat by a rookie, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland enjoyed a round of disc golf in Cobourg
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