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Devastating Fire Leaves Cramahe Township Family of Four Homeless
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sd5rMvcELM A family who had just bought their dream house are now homeless following a devastating fire north of Castleton
Update – Snow Storm Wallops Northumberland County Leaving Hundreds Stranded Along Highway 401
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TMHiaZs4pU Hundreds of vehicles were stranded on area roadways including Highway 401 after Northumberland County got walloped by a severe
Shoreline of Ice Highlights Sunset Over Lake Ontario Near Port Hope
With high winds and cold temperatures, ice bergs are bound to form along the shoreline. In Port Hope, late Sunday
Winter Family Fun On Rice Lake Near Bewdley
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDDxoHRzht4 It was a beautiful day to be on Rice Lake on Sunday, January 16, 2022. Many family activities were taking
HKPR District Health Unit – Monday Vaccination Clinics Cancelled Due to Winter Storm
With a winter storm predicted for the area, the local health unit is cancelling its mass vaccination clinics scheduled
Northumberland County Waste and Recycling Collection Possible Disruption
Northumberland County is advising that residents may experience a possible disruption in waste and recycling collection on Monday, January
Northumberland County Advises Warming Centre Shift to Transition House Only Temporary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaoZxuX8fj4 Northumberland County advises that the shift from St. Peter’s Anglican Church to Transition House is only temporary regarding the
Breaking News – County Says Everyone Seeking Shelter Has Been Accommodated Despite Warming Room Closure in Cobourg
Director of Communications for Northumberland County says "intermittent staffing resource constraints," reason warming room closed in Cobourg. Today's Northumberland reported
Peaceful Way to Start The Weekend
Even with the frigid temperatures a sun set is always a peaceful way to end the day. Just off Cobourg
Cobourg Community Centre Opens Up for Daytime Warming Room This Weekend
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjzSbSAuGcA In response to the forecasted extreme cold warnings, the Town of Cobourg will open a Warming Centre for those
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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
- 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
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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