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Local Emergency Crews Kept Busy With a Number of Incidents
Photo credit: Douglas Blundell Emergency services were busy during tonight’s weather on Thursday, July 16, 2021. Northumberland OPP, Northumberland County Paramedics
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP – Two People Trapped After House Collapses Due to Extreme Weather
Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call for
St. John’s Spiritual Garden and Outdoor Sunday School Unveiled in Port Hope
Saturday, June 12th, 2021, saw the launch of St. John’s Spiritual Garden and Outdoor Sunday School in Port Hope. Although
Northumberland OPP – Ten People Arrested at Illegal Cannabis Production Operation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcIU_0JcLwo On Wednesday July 14, 2021 members of the Ontario Provincial Police Provincial Joint Forces Cannabis Enforcement Team, Kawartha Lakes
Cobourg Offers Pet Waste Disposal Info
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Town of Cobourg's Environmental Services Division is offering information for residents on the kind of
Cobourg Beach Is Again Safe for Swimming
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit has advised the Town of Cobourg that the
Breaking News – Obstruction of Justice Charge Laid Against Retired General Jonathan Vance
On July 15th, 2021, the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service (CFNIS) charged Retired General Jonathan Vance with the following: One
HKPR Health Unit Media Scrum – HKPR Targets Three Groups to Step Up The Vaccinations
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland For the best COVID-19 protection to be had, three target populations need to step up on
Theodore Too Draws Onlookers to Lake Ontario Shoreline
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMLvFT2956I A famous tugboat drew onlookers to the Lake Ontario shoreline in Northumberland County on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 to
Two Vehicle Collision Highway 401 East of Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NA2LZZHx3Io There were no serious injuries after two vehicles collided on Highway 401, east of Cobourg on Tuesday, July 13,
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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