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Post Consumer Brands “Stepping Up” to Help Community at Christmas
Photo: In the photo from far right would be Kelli-Martin Westlake (social club volunteer), Amanda Bevan (social club volunteer),
HKPR District Health Unit Asks Employers Help to Address Surge in Cases
With a spike in local cases of COVID-19, the health unit is encouraging employers to put measures in place
Cameco Announces $100,000 for Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank and Green Wood Coalition
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFLAcB_50AE Cameco has announced a $100,000 combined donation to the Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank and Green Wood Coalition. Each
Beebe’s Shoe Store Closing After Nearly a Century in Business in Downtown Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zenuJSsmEgE The oldest locally owned store in Cobourg is closing after nearly a century in business. Beebe’s Footwear in downtown Cobourg
Breaking News – Ontario Further Strengthening Response to Omicron
Additional measures to slow the spread as province accelerates booster dose rollout In response to the rapidly-spreading and highly transmissible
Northumberland Hills Public School in Castleton Taking Conservative Approach Following Case of COVID-19
The principal of Northumberland Hills Public School in Castleton sent a e-mail to parents, guardians and staff of the
Ontario Launching Holiday Pop-Up Testing Blitz
Free Rapid Tests Being Provided at Nearly 150 Locations Across the Province To provide an additional layer of protection against
Teachers and Education Workers Need Rapid Tests to Slow the Spread of Omicron
On Thursday, December 16, 2021, the Association des enseignantes et des enseignants franco-ontariens (AEFO), Canadian Union of Public Employees
Northumberland County – Motorized Trails in the County Forest Reopen to Snowmobiling
Motorized trails in the Northumberland County Forest will reopen to snowmobiling in time for the 2021/2022 season. County Forest
Town of Cobourg Makes its Period Promise
Municipal washroom facilities will offer free menstrual products beginning January 2022. The Town of Cobourg is pleased to be partnering
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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
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
Northumberland County Responds to Cobourg Mayor’s Interview with Today’s Northumberland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcUQM0ixTjs Northumberland County has responded to comments made by Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland with Today's Northumberland on January 28, 2026. In
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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
Breaking News – Video – Home Destroyed by Fire in Municipality of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbwv06v0LGw A family is homeless after fire destroyed their home in the Municipality of Port Hope on Sunday, January 25,
- 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