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Freedom Friday As People Flock to Patios and Barbershops
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5e2Iu7f5YnQ&feature=youtu.be It was freedom Friday as people flocked to area pubs and barbershops after months of isolation. The Beamish House Pub
Local Artist Brightens Up Victoria Beach in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3qjHWBO1Tk&feature=youtu.be A Cobourg woman felt compelled to create artwork on the fence along Victoria Beach. Jenny Duda swims along the lakeshore
Ontario to Resume Family Visits in Long-Term Care Homes, Retirement Homes, and Other Residential Care Settings
Strict Health and Safety Guidelines Will Be Required to Protect Residents, Visitors and Staff In consultation with the Chief Medical
Ontario and Canada Helping Small Businesses Go Digital
$57 Million Investment in Digital Main Street Will Help Businesses Reopen, Recover and Grow Long after COVID-19 The Ontario government,
Pickup Goes Airborne After Entering Ditch – Driver Charged
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSKZ3Bk2kZQ&feature=youtu.be A pickup truck went airborne after it went into the ditch on County Road 45 in Hamilton Township on
Cobourg Hosting Information Session for Businesses on Patio Reopening
WHAT: The Town of Cobourg will be hosting a virtual information session to help guide businesses on reopening their
CUPE Ontario States Anti-Black Racism is a Public Health Crisis and It Demands Urgent Action
The Government of Ontario must immediately declare anti-Black racism a public health crisis, says the Canadian Union of Public
Ontario Unveils a Plan to Reopen Postsecondary Education
Phased Approach Prioritizes the Health and Safety of Students and Staff The Ontario government has developed a plan for the
Beaches and Campsites to Open at Ontario Parks
People encouraged to enjoy the outdoors responsibly during COVID-19 As part of the Ontario government's Stage 2 reopening plan, more
MPP David Piccini, Alnwick/Haldimand Township, Alderville First Nation Hold Town Hall Meeting
Mayor Latchford, Chief Mowat and MPP David Piccini are hosting a Town Hall for Alnwick Haldimand Township and Alderville
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Video – Dredger Undergoing Repairs After Taking On Water
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BTznhUxG1g Cobourg’s dredger has been out of commission for a few days undergoing repairs. The dredge used for removing accumulated sand
Rotary Club of Northumberland Sunrise Announces $25,000 Grant in Celebration of 25th Anniversary
The Rotary Club of Northumberland Sunrise announced at its 25th Anniversary celebration on Thursday May 2nd, the launch of
Video – Homeless in Cobourg’s Victoria Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LayiuxJPvI0 A Cobourg woman and says she has no where else to go - so she and her boyfriend have
Video – Beautiful Saturday in Cobourg’s Victoria Park – Sort of
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OeAaZ5hWSA While other people were enjoying outdoor activities in Victoria Park on Saturday, May 10, 2025, by-law and Cobourg Police
Video – Start of the Sailing Season with the Boats in the Water in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMOtSY2w_Bg Fifty-three-sailboats were hoisted into Cobourg Harbour on Saturday, May 10, 2025. The sailboats were lined up on Friday around the
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Video – Start of the Sailing Season with the Boats in the Water in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMOtSY2w_Bg Fifty-three-sailboats were hoisted into Cobourg Harbour on Saturday, May 10, 2025. The sailboats were lined up on Friday around the
Breaking News – Video – Home Destroyed by Fire in Alnwick/Haldimand Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZIvX8iWCkk A home was destroyed by fire on Sunday, May 11, 2025 in Alnwick/Haldimand Township. Shortly before noon on Sunday, numerous
Video – Nawautin Sanctuary – Natures Photo Gallery
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx1GwTCC_g8 (Photo gallery) Another beautiful evening at Nawautin Sanctuary in Alnwick/Haldimand Township on Friday, May 9, 2025. Spring and sprung and there
Video – Poemtown Unveils “Picnic on Poetry” in Victoria Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QS-U7u0-bUQ The unveiling of Picnic on Poetry was held in Victoria Park in Cobourg on Monday, April 28, 2025. On Friday,
Video – Reservists Train with Members of the Hamilton Township Fire Department
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjNx-01oVYY A training exercise involving 31 Canadian Brigade Group of the Canadian Army Reserve from London, Ontario, took place over
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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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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
Local Players Facing Off in OHL Playoff Series
Cobourg’s Ethan Miedema of the Kingston Frontenacs and Port Hope’s Dalyn Wakely of the Barrie Colts are currently squaring
Video – 17th Annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxPUhl56_Ck The 17th annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament kicked off on Friday night at the Jack Burger Sports
Video – Old Puckers Raise Money for Ed’s House
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFisEpWoMVo A special presentation was held at the Cobourg Community Centre on Friday, March 28, 2025 before a charity hockey