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Ontario Improving Access to Mental Health Services
September is Recovery Month Across Ontario The Ontario government is investing over $34.6 million to support upgrades and the addition
Northumberland County Council Delays Decision on Hospital Funding Support
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The special Northumberland County council meeting held Wednesday to consider the funding request from its two
Port Hope Emergency Services Walk A Mile In Her Shoes Supporting Cornerstone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfISbF8gmzs&t=5s Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services along with the Port Hope Police Services went for a walk wearing red
Truth and Reconciliation Day Raises Questions About Port Hope Statue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=610Og5V7QEw By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Municipality of Port Hope has issued a press release on the steps it is taking
Indigenous Crosswalk In Cobourg Already Making A Difference
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kulVn4S8040 The Town of Cobourg Public Works Department started to created the Indigenous “Seven Feathers” Crosswalk on Albert Street at
OPP Enhances Public Safety with New Towing Program
ORILLIA, ON) - The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is launching a Tow Program as part of its commitment to
Northumberland County Raises “Every Child Matters” Flag
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County has visibly shown its support for Thursday's National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. In the
Angler Charged With Public Intox and Assault Police Along The Ganaraska River in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHuFqXD0zKE A Toronto area man is facing a charge of public intoxication and assault police after dramatic moments along the
Campbellford – Ontario Promotes Economic Prosperity in Forest Sector
Province helps Mirmil Products Limited expand operations and create new jobs CAMPBELLFORD — The Ontario government is investing more than
Provincial Change of Command Ceremony Takes Place at Northumberland Navy League Cadet Corps in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzoBWAcL_z8 A Provincial Change of Command ceremony took place at Navy League of Canada Northumberland Branch Building in Port Hope
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Video – Photo Gallery – Feeling Blessed to Watch the Sunset Over Lake Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsAHY3NBcl4 What a beautiful sunset on the second day of the new year. As a weather front moved past Cobourg over
Video – A Number of People Enjoy the First Day of 2026 on Rice Lake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ph_EeQ-r_kY Beautiful day to start the year on Rice Lake, just off Bewdley on January 1, 2026. Two anglers took the
Video – Photo Gallery – Special Moments for Father and Son on Caroline Street Rink
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PF36rjnqj5Y A number of people took the opportunity to enjoy the Caroline Street Rink in Port Hope on the first
First Baby of the New Year Born at Northumberland Hills Hospital
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) has welcomed its first baby of the new year! Born to Hayley Boivin and Nate Hladysh
Video – Group of Cobourg Friends Start 2026 Off with a Polar Dip
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiTGifh_s28 A group of friends started the year off taking a brief dip in Lake Ontario on January 1, 2026. Cobourg
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – Feeling Blessed to Watch the Sunset Over Lake Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsAHY3NBcl4 What a beautiful sunset on the second day of the new year. As a weather front moved past Cobourg over
Video – A Number of People Enjoy the First Day of 2026 on Rice Lake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ph_EeQ-r_kY Beautiful day to start the year on Rice Lake, just off Bewdley on January 1, 2026. Two anglers took the
Video – Photo Gallery – Special Moments for Father and Son on Caroline Street Rink
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PF36rjnqj5Y A number of people took the opportunity to enjoy the Caroline Street Rink in Port Hope on the first
Video – Photo Gallery – First Night Celebrations in Cobourg Kick Off The New Year
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XY6b765MCE0 It was a beautiful winter’s evening to celebrate Cobourg’s First Night Celebrations on December 31, 2025. There were so many
Video – Photo Gallery – Picturesque Sunset Along Cobourg Pier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGvmUXvkOTw The wind was whipping up Lake Ontario, but it was a beautiful sunset on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 in
- 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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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
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