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Legion Village 14-Day Quarantine Completed in Cobourg – No Outbreak Determined
Branch 133, Legion Village would like to inform the community that as of today, Friday, October 2, 2020 they
Health Units Logic Is “Totally Perplexing” Says Port Hope Resident
A Port Hope man is furious about the lack of information the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit
Interim CAO Gets a Heartfelt “Thank You” from Town of Cobourg Staff
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnUKBi_8FRc&t=72s Town Departments give up their morning break to give a heartfelt “thank you” to former interim CAO Ian Davey
Stevenson Cartage Moving Truck Goes Up In Flames in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndeMgPj4-_k&feature=youtu.be Cobourg Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire on October 1, 2020. At approximately 1:22 p.m. Cobourg Fire Department was
Ontario Provides $461 Million to Temporarily Enhance Wages For Personal Support Workers
New Investments Support Province’s COVID-19 Fall Preparedness Plan The Ontario government is supporting personal support workers (PSWs) and direct support
Update – Charges Pending Regarding Barn Fire Earlier This Month That Yielded Large Marijuana Grow Operation in Hamilton Township
The investigation is continuing following a fire in Hamilton Township earlier this month that yielded thousands of marijuana plants. On
Ontario Delivers $2.8 Billion COVID-19 Fall Preparedness Plan
New Investments Prepare Province for Second Wave of COVID-19 The Ontario government has developed a $2.8 billion COVID-19 fall preparedness
Wooden Flower Pot Catches Fire At Cobourg Marina
Cobourg Fire Department attended the Cobourg Marina after a wooden flower pot caught fire on the centre pier on
Ontario Modernizes Social Assistance to Help More People Re-enter the Workforce
Collaborative and innovative plan will make the system more responsive and efficient The Ontario Government is unveiling plans to build
Orange Shirt Day – A Tribute to Number 19 and Number 47
By Marsha Smoke, Anishinaabe, Mississauga Nation Sitting in the kitchen at Elizabeth (Liz) Ozawamick’s residence in Hastings reminded me of
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- Local News
Video – Second Annual Crowe’s Car Show in Alderville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8zpkGGSZVY It was the second annual Crowe’s Car Show in Alderville on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Over 70 vehicles including hot
Video – Cobourg and Area Museum Opens for the Season with New Exhibit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SBX1F52_EQ Cobourg and Area Museum opens for the season with a new exhibit called, “Cobourg: A Town Built on Dreams.” Dignitaries
Newest Peacock Book is in An Alternate World
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Crime, real-life history, young adult series – the Shane Peacock bookshelf is amazingly varied. Fresh off a
Cobourg Police Service Board Reaffirms Confidence in Chief of Police
This morning (Friday, June 13, 2025), the Cobourg Police Service Board convened a special meeting to discuss a recent
City of Belleville Ratifies Agreement with Unifor Local 1839
Belleville City Council has ratified a new four-year collective agreement with Unifor Local 1839 which represents the City’s transit
- Photo Galleries
Video – Second Annual Crowe’s Car Show in Alderville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8zpkGGSZVY It was the second annual Crowe’s Car Show in Alderville on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Over 70 vehicles including hot
Northumberland United Way Celebrates “Day of Caring”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LygUvWvaMhY A number of local businesses, nonprofit community living, seniors celebrated the Northumberland United Way’s “Day of Caring” on Friday,
Video – Photo Gallery – Annual Review for Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment Royal Canadian Air Cadet Corps #88
The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment Royal Canadian Air Cadet Corps #88 held their annual Ceremonial Review on Thursday,
Video – Terry Fox Public School “Fix-It” Students Proudly Unveil Year End Project
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GiR-j8pVlk It was easy to see the pride of accomplishment in students from Terry Fox Public School on Thursday, June
Video – 70th Annual Ceremonial Review of 598 Sabre Squadron
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R75u13VfcI The Annual Ceremonial Review of the 598 Sabre Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets took place at the Cobourg Community
- 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
- Sports
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91-Year-Old Achieves Bronze Medal in PickleBall Tournament
Cobourg resident Bob Carson was the oldest athlete of more than 250 participants from across Ontario who competed in
Port Hope Youth Competing at 2025 Bell Canadian Swimming Trials in British Columbia
A 17-year-old Port Hope youth is competing at the 2025 Bell Canadian Swimming Trials in Victoria, British Columbia this
Video – Sprints Highlight a Night of Racing at Brighton Speedway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OE_JAaqROtQ Empire Super Sprints First Visit to Brighton The dirt track at Brighton Speedway saw some action on the last chilly
Wakely Advances with Barrie Colts in OHL Playoffs
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Port Hope’s Dalyn Wakely and the Barrie Colts have advanced to the Ontario Hockey League’s Eastern
Wakely and Miedema to Meet in Game 7 with OHL Clubs
(Photo gallery) The second-round Ontario Hockey League playoff series between the Kingston Frontenacs and Barrie Colts is heading to a