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Editorial – Let Us All Learn From A Preventable Tragedy
Everyone was shocked when the news broke about two people who had lost their lives in a fire in
Update – Port Hope Fire – Working Smoke Alarms Would Have Given Victims Time To Escape
Exclusive - Investigators have said that if there was a working smoke detector inside the residence where two people
Some Holiday Traffic Puts Others at Risk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WUeOcD2Ztw Traffic along Highway 401 was busy over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. On Monday, October 11, 2021 a westbound vehicle towing
Anglers Charged With Fishing Illegally Along the Ganaraska River
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6bTdStOfe0 A Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Officer seized a number of fishing rods and nets from anglers who
Queenies Bake Shop Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uuhq_-dF9fU Queenies Bake Shop held their 10th annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway on Sunday, October 10, 2021 in downtown Port Hope. People
Friend of Victims in Fatal Fire Starts GoFundMe To Help Raise Funds for Funeral Costs
A Alnwick/Township woman has started a GoFundMe to raise money for funeral costs related to the deaths of two
Good Samaritans Save The Day Notifying Authorities of Broken Rail at Crossing
A woman about to cross a set of railway tracks in Colborne was shocked when she discovered the rail
Ontario Grant Connects Northumberland Youth Through Music and Technology
Sounds of the Next Generation (SONG) welcomed people to a virtual celebration on Friday, October 8, 2021, marking the
Confirmed Case of COVID at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School
Dear parents, guardians and staff, As always, the well-being of our students and staff is our top priority. With that
Confirmed Case of COVID at Cobourg Collegiate Institute
October 9, 2021 Dear Families and Staff, The well-being of our students and staff is our top priority. With that in
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- Local News
Video – Photo Gallery – Belleville Santa Claus Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=av9poC58ym8 Santa and Mrs. Claus made their way through the streets of Belleville on Sunday, November 16, 2025. Starting at 4:30
Video – Huge Christmas Trees Donated to Christmas Magic in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-d6NVrAtt8Q Two huge Christmas trees were installed in along the esplanade on Friday, November 14, 2025. The trees were donated from
Video – Cobourg Fire Department Responds to Smell of Smoke in Building
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeFK8YxKW0w Cobourg Fire Department responded to downtown Cobourg for the smell of natural gas on Thursday, November 13, 2025. At approximately
Video – Tammies Jammies Kicks Off the Season at Ganaraska Financial in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2h-00Ce-5g The ninth annual Tammies Jammies kicked off at Ganaraska Financial Credit Union in Port Hope on Thursday, November 13,
Video – Habitat for Humanity Northumberland Dedicates Home to Cobourg Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc92XmwRyCQ On Thursday November 13th, 2025, Habitat for Humanity Northumberland board members, volunteers and staff joined community members, neighbours, and
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – Belleville Santa Claus Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=av9poC58ym8 Santa and Mrs. Claus made their way through the streets of Belleville on Sunday, November 16, 2025. Starting at 4:30
Video – Habitat for Humanity Northumberland Dedicates Home to Cobourg Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc92XmwRyCQ On Thursday November 13th, 2025, Habitat for Humanity Northumberland board members, volunteers and staff joined community members, neighbours, and
Video – Cobourg Celebrates Completion of Elevated Tank and Booster Pumping Station
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13vk007LRjI $3.6 million investment from Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program’s (ICIP) Green Infrastructure Stream The Town of Cobourg and Lakefront Utilities Services
Video – Photo Gallery – Remembrance Services Held at the Port Hope Cenotaph
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IojLQj_N3QY In a moving ceremony, Remembrance day services were held at the Port Hope cenotaph on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. The
Video – Photo Gallery – Alderville Remembrance Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKqeXhI5aQs The Alderville First Nation Remembrance Service took place on Sunday, November 9, 2025. With snow blowing across the roadway carried
- Crime
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
- Sports
- AllBaseballHockey
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