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Students Head Back to Class in Safer Schools
On Tuesday, September 7, 2021, Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following statement as students head back
Fencing Comes Down at Victoria Beach in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9tkRgMB5YM Town of Cobourg Parks Department staff were at Victoria Beach bright and early on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 removing
Thrills and Spills at Second Day of Brighton Speedway Labour Day Classic Weekend
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_p-JMnLn6pA The Labour Day Classic Weekend continued at Brighton Speedway on Sunday, September 5, 2021. The action started at 6 p.m.
Salmon Off To A Slow Start for the Annual Run
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gD_46KeDYvg The salmon run has begun in local waterways including Cobourg and Port Hope. On Monday, September 6, 2021 the Ganaraska
A Third of All People Getting Vaccinated In Northumberland County Are First Timers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2nG_j71deM A mobile pop-up vaccination clinic held at the LCBO in Cobourg had a surprising number of people getting their
“Awesome” Birthday Surprise For Loyal Customer and Friend
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InnE6bMcQ0s You couldn’t take the smile off Ian Rogerson’s face if you tried. Rogerson is a regular at The Ale House
Cramahe Township Fire Department Responds To Hay Bale Fire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNnNMeWJG6A Photo/video credit Tammy JonesCramahe Township Fire Department responded to a hay bale on fire on east of Castleton on
Ontario Reinstating Renewal Requirements for Driver’s Licences, Licence Plate Stickers and Health Cards
Ontarians are strongly encouraged to renew their documents online at ServiceOntario.ca. The Ontario government is reinstating renewal requirements for driver’s
Ontarians Deserve Safe Labour Day Long Weekend
As families and friends head out for the last long weekend of the summer, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)
Vigil At Victoria Hall Remembers Those Who Have Died From An Overdose
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZNyH9yoUDI It was an emotional evening as people gathered in front of Victoria Hall on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 in
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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
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg is Putting the Magic in Christmas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owki8jfjXts A flurry of activities are taking place throughout Cobourg as town staff are putting the magic in Christmas. Manager of
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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
Video – Multi-Vehicle Collision Closes Highway 401 East of Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9bP9tu4W5M A busy day for emergency services dealing with numerous collision around Northumberland County on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Two people
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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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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