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Cobourg Public Library Receives Treatment for Bed Bugs
The Cobourg Public Library was closed on Sunday, October 3rd, 2021 in order to receive treatment for bed bugs. The
Eve of Destruction Lives Up To Its Name at Brighton Speedway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aw-2r1ebE24 The Eve of Destruction lived up to its name at the Brighton Speedway on Saturday, October 2, 2021. The event
Update – Port Hope Police – Assault Peace Officer and Intoxicated in a Public Place
The Ministry of Natural Resources called for Port Hope Police on Monday night September 28, 2021 for a intoxicated male falling
Charlotte’s Book Sale is for Children with Diabetes
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland It's wonderful to think that the good old days of public-spirited children setting up lemonade stands
Some Anglers Not Getting The Message Salmon Season Closed Along Ganny
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjK2hCtVw3E Some people aren’t getting the message that salmon season is closed along the Ganaraska River in Port Hope. On Saturday,
Volunteers Clean-Up The Ganny After Salmon Season Ends
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yC8srV4SK18 Volunteers came out on Friday, October 1, 2021 to clean up the banks of the Ganaraska River in Port
COVID Volunteers Celebrated at Cobourg Community Centre
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exRAKS2Cns0 By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The hundreds of volunteers who call themselves the Orange Army were officially thanked Friday for their
Ontario Marks Fire Prevention Week
Province issues public challenge to “Get Loud” by testing your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms Ontario’s Fire Marshal is encouraging
Ontario Taking Additional Steps to Protect Long-Term Care Home Residents
Mandatory vaccines for all long-term care home staff the latest tool to protect against outbreaks As part of the government’s
Alderville Holds Spirit Walk to Remember Indigenous Families Affected by Residential Schools
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ssYorg42qw&t=7s Alderville First Nation held A Spirit Walk at the Alderville Health Centre on Thursday, September 30, 2021. It was part
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Video – Photo Gallery – 34th Annual Polar Plunge Raises Funds for Campbellford Memorial Hospital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5yy1gvZE-o The 34th annual Polar Plunge was held on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in support of Campbellford Memorial Hospital. Approximately $40,000
Breaking News – Video – Breaking News – OFM Unable to Determine Cause of Fatal Fire in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFnE2JTEY9U The Office of the Fire Marshal was unable to determine the cause of a fatal fire at a Northumberland
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
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Video – Photo Gallery – 34th Annual Polar Plunge Raises Funds for Campbellford Memorial Hospital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5yy1gvZE-o The 34th annual Polar Plunge was held on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in support of Campbellford Memorial Hospital. Approximately $40,000
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
- 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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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