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Ontario Offering New Fundraising Options for Legions
Royal Canadian Legions and Service Clubs Can Now Host Small Stakes Games and Progressive Jackpot Lotteries The Ontario government is
Cobourg Public Library Eliminates Late Fees for Children and Teen Materials
The Cobourg Public Library has announced it’s going “fine-free” when it comes to overdue fines on all children and
Musical Christmas Light Show Back On For the Season at Fellowship Baptist Church in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BCy3TG-0Fg The musical Christmas display of lights is back at Fellowship Baptist Church in Cobourg. On December 1, 2021, the second
Video – Cobourg Police Hold Press Conference Regarding Ongoing Thefts from Vehicles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tNyE0BUZwY&t=5s The Cobourg Police Service held a press conference on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 regarding the ongoing issue of vehicle
Fire Engulfs Home Under Renovations in the Municipality of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPT5c4iZ4P8 A house under renovations was destroyed by fire early Tuesday morning in the Municipality of Port Hope. At approximately 12:20
HKPR Health Unit Posts More Enforcement Activities and Charges Related to Reopening Ontario Act
The second publication of a number of businesses charged under the Reopening Ontario Act and related regulations has been
No Release from Cobourg Police Regarding Weekend Collision
Today’s Northumberland has been endeavouring to get an update regarding an incident that happened early Saturday, November 27, 2021. A
Front Yard of Cobourg Home Becoming Tourist Attraction for Christmas Display
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vL-ZkA5uCU It’s a Christmas display that just keeps growing much to the delight of a Cobourg couple. Bob and Emmy Brown’s
Christmas Season Begins with the Port Hope Candlelight Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqtL3pljCHM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44WBCRP0Ca8 It was a beautiful evening in Port Hope on Friday, November 26, 2021. With the chill in the air it
Capitol Christmas Festival of Lights and Trees in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qim79u9r_s It’s the Silver Jubilee of the Capitol Christmas Festival of Lights and Trees in Port Hope. The self-guided one-way tour
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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,
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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