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Light Up a Life Campaign Raises Over $272,000 in Support of Northumberland Hills Hospital
The community’s response to Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) Foundation’s annual Light Up a Life campaign was truly remarkable, with
Port Hope Fire Seeking Assistance in Snow Clearing Around Fire Hydrants
Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services is requesting assistance from residents to help clear snow surrounding fire hydrants. “Every second
Cobourg Encourages Residents to ‘Be Ready’ for the Cold Weather
Several ‘warm up’ locations across Cobourg available for those seeking relief from the extreme cold In response to tomorrow’s forecasted
Tractor Trailer Goes Up In Flames on Highway 401 West of Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyEGtUpKLgQ The driver of a tractor trailer wasn’t injured after his big rig caught fire early Wednesday morning on Highway
Fleet of Machinery Removes Snow from Downtown Cobourg Overnight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qCFG5ai36Y A fleet of machinery was brought to Cobourg on Tuesday evening to clean up the snow in the downtown
Covert Street Business Owner Said Town Should Clean Up Their Mess
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLRfWI3cgT0 A downtown business owner said he’s not breaking his snowblower for the town’s “incompetence.” Randy Crossen owns a business on
KPRDSB – Schools Closed in Clarington on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 As A Result of Weather
Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board sent a message to families of students about schooling in Clarington. "We recognize that
Exclusive – Homeless Couple Freed by Rookie Port Hope Police Officer After Tent Collapses During Storm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WvX6dKyHds&t=6s Exclusive - A Port Hope Police officer rescued two homeless people after the tent they were living in collapsed,
Outbreak of COVID-19 Confirmed in Transition House Shelter in Cobourg
Transition House Shelter is working with Northumberland County and the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPRDHU) to
It was Deja Vu For Motorists on Highway 401 As A Number of Collisions Took Place Between Cobourg and Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cbkbf04XdkI Collisions involving a number of vehicles on Highway 401 slowed down traffic for most of the morning on Tuesday,
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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 – 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
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
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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