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OPP Builds First Memorial in Canada Dedicated to Officers Who Have Died by Suicide
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has completed construction of its new suicide memorial, located outside at the OPP General
COVID Outbreak Declared at Palisade Gardens in Cobourg
In a letter to residents, family and staff on October 13, 2021, General Manager, Micki Mclean stated, "that Public
Volunteers Help Out Habitat for Humanity on First Team Build Since 2019
Five people from Elliott Insurance Services volunteered their services for the day for Habitat for Humanity on Thursday October
Volunteers Clean Highway of Heroes in Honour of Craftsman Kyle Sinclair
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_fiJ8yPgpY&t=108s Volunteers came from Kingston, Barrie and Toronto to help clean a section of the Highway of Heroes in Port
Northumberland County’s 10th Annual Drive to Remember Held in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekmXbTg13xw Northumberland County’s 10th Annual Drive to Remember was held in Port Hope on Friday, October 15, 2021. The event is
COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate with QR Code Available for Downloading
Ontario Making it Easier and More Convenient to Show Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination In advance of October 22, the Ontario
Ontario Permitting Sale of Locally-Made Craft Beer at Farmers’ Markets
Increased access will provide more choice for consumers and opportunities for businesses to grow The Ontario government is supporting jobs
Lakefront Utilities Inc. Reviews Cause of Power Outage
October 15th, 2021– Cobourg, ON – At 1:44AM, on October 15th, there was a power outage impacting approximately 3,300
Sixth Annual Survivors Night Honours Northumberland County First Responders
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0bDAwpZZFc Northumberland County Paramedics hosted the sixth annual Survivor Night event at Penryn Park Golf and County Club in Port
Colborne Santa Claus Parade Cancelled
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fjDW4N-rNw The Colborne Santa Claus Parade is officially cancelled. Organizer Tracey Loveless from the Legion Branch 187 which spearheads the parade
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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