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Breaking News – Cobourg’s West Pier Encampment Allowed to Stay
On Friday, August 11, 2023, Cobourg Municipal Council held an Emergency Special Council meeting in response to complaints received
Fawn Appears In The Centre of Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JU8PQrxKq_0 Michelle Dolphin isn’t sure how it got where it did, but on Friday, August 11, 2023, a fawn seemed
Peterborough County OPP – Indecent Exposure Charge on Rice Lake (Name Released)
One person has been charged for committing an indecent act on Rice Lake in the Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan. On
“We Just Want to Survive” Says Resident of Homeless Encampment on Cobourg Shoreline
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTD9PCJ9Hnc At any given time there are up to 20-people living in an encampment on the west beach in Cobourg. A
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
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Video – Photo Gallery – Memorable Winter in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg8pmC7bhQo It’s been a memorable winter for those who enjoy the outdoors in Northumberland County. The area has been inundated with
Video – Photo Gallery – Brian McFarlane Showcases Art, Talks Hockey in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij9yzueUTHg Legendary hockey broadcaster Brian McFarlane was on hand at the Northumberland Arts Gallery & Shop in Port Hope on
SIU – Northumberland OPP Officer Did Nothing To Cause Man’s Wrist Fractures
The Deputy Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Stacey O’Brien, has terminated an investigation into the serious injury suffered
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
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Video – Photo Gallery – Memorable Winter in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg8pmC7bhQo It’s been a memorable winter for those who enjoy the outdoors in Northumberland County. The area has been inundated with
Video – Photo Gallery – Brian McFarlane Showcases Art, Talks Hockey in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij9yzueUTHg Legendary hockey broadcaster Brian McFarlane was on hand at the Northumberland Arts Gallery & Shop in Port Hope on
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
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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