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Emergency Order Put In Place To Remove Possible Hazard in Downtown Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_-QSPtvsvI A emergency order to remedy was put in place to remove a possible hazard at 20 King Street West
Cold Springs Park Playground Project Gets OTF Grant
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kX3tVDp7bxo The Township of Hamilton has received a $50,000 Community Building Fund - Capital Stream Grant from the Ontario Trillium
PetSmart in Cobourg Donates Stuffed Animals to Cobourg Fire Department
Over 60 stuffed animals were donated to the Cobourg Fire Department from PetSmart on Friday, February 18, 2022. Staff from
Breaking News – House Destroyed by Fire in Harwood
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozoLDa6GsRA A Harwood home was destroyed by fire on Friday, February 18, 2022. At approximately 8:30 p.m. Hamilton Township Fire Department
Ice Jam Cleared from Ganaraska River in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GT5yLaeney4 Things are running smoothly along the Ganaraska River once again. On Thursday, February 17, 2022 a ice jam just south
Fully Funded New Program Supports Safe Aging in Place
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County council heard good news at its February meeting – funding has been received that
Ontario Launches Largest Tutoring Support Program
Highest Investment in Learning Recovery, Mental Health & Public Education February 17, 2022 Following two years of global learning disruption, caused
OPG – Winter Water Can Pose Additional Dangers – Stay Clear, Stay Safe this Family Day
The Family Day long weekend is a great time for winter activities, but Ontario Power Generation (OPG) reminds you
Ice Jam Clogs Ganaraska River in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WlMtm8mu30 Mother Nature paid a visit to the Ganaraska River in Port Hope on Thursday, February 17, 2022. With the warm
HKPR District Health Unit Media Scrum – Continued Cautious Optimism is the Word
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland At this week's COVID-19 media scrum, Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit Medical Officer of
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Ontario Delivers Darlington Refurbishment Project Ahead of Schedule and Under Budget
World’s largest completed nuclear refurbishment will generate secure, reliable, clean electricity to power 3.5 million homes and support 14,200
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 – Breaking News – OFM Unable to Determine Cause of Fatal Fire in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFnE2JTEY9U The Office of the Fire Marshal was unable to determine the cause of a fatal fire at a Northumberland
Cobourg Mayor Issues Statement Following Northumberland County Warden’s Statement
Friday, January 30, 2026 Statement from the Office of the Mayor I have never directly said or inferred ever the sentiments
Update – Video – Photo Gallery – Investigators Discover Body Found at Colborne Fire Scene
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvUu6WuQdjY A brother and sister stood waiting for any news after their mother was missing after fire engulfed the Northumberland County
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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
Video – Snow Covered Hydrants in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXls1Q7-S4w With the amount of snow the area has been getting it’s inevitable that fire hydrants may not be visible
Video – Photo Gallery – It’s a True Canadian Winter As The Snow Just Keeps Coming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7QB_1trMZg It maybe wasn’t as bad as what it was predicted to be, but we still got slammed with another
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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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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
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