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Ontario Fire Marshal Expected to Start Investigation Into Suspicious Colborne Fire on Sunday
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-8IgBcgR3I&feature=youtu.be Investigators with the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office are expected to be examining the remains of the Golden Rooster restaurant
COVID Protests Continue for Second Week in Cobourg Despite Lockdown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeSdvtvRQdw “Are we the only ones awake in this town?” one woman said during a weekly protest in downtown Cobourg
Breaking News – Video – Golden Rooster Destroyed By Suspicious Fire in Colborne
For video click below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uq5UP0InjPk&t=74s An historic building in downtown Colborne was destroyed by fire on Friday, January 22, 2021. The Golden
Ontario Continues to Support Municipal Infrastructure Renewal through Virtual Outreach
Delegates can learn more about municipal financing options at upcoming conferences Ontario continues to support its municipalities and other eligible
Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority’s Nature Nuts School Re-Opens Under New Covid-19 Protocols
Are you feeling stressed about your child returning to school? Concerned about how they’ll cope in a large class
Northumberland County – Northumberland Eats is in Action
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Launched at the end of December, the new Northumberland Eats pilot program is delivering hunger relief
Cobourg Civic Awards Committee Calls for Nominations
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Town of Cobourg’s Civic Awards Advisory Committee is calling for nominations for its 19th annual
Ontario Opens COVID-19 Isolation Centres in Hardest Hit Communities
Province helps reduce spread of virus by providing people with safe places to self-isolate The Ontario government is announcing today
Province Appoints Board of Directors of Supply Ontario
Members will report to government on the best way to purchase goods and services for the public The Ontario government
Ontario Launches Pilot Program to Train Personal Support Workers
Investment is part of the province’s historic long-term care staffing plan The Ontario government is providing $2.4 million to train
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Video – Photo Gallery – “IT:Welcome to Derry” at Canadian Premiere in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDECoa9lfQg The Canadian premiere of IT:Welcome to Derry being shown at the Capitol Theatre in Port Hope on Wednesday, October
Northumberland County Votes Warming Hub Will Be in Council Chambers
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Meeting in emergency session, Northumberland County council has voted to locate this winter's overnight warming room
City of Belleville Festival of Lights Kicks Off November 14
This year’s Festival of Lights is set to begin Nov. 14 with a special launch night event. Join us
Letter to the Editor/Mayor – Concerns Over Warming Hub at New Golden Plough
Dear Mayor Cleveland, I am writing to urgently express the profound concern and frustration many Cobourg residents feel about the
Port Hope to Host Exclusive Canadian Premiere of HBO’s ‘IT: Welcome to Derry’
In collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery, Ontario Creates, Port Hope Tourism, and Crave, the home of HBO in Canada,
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Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Police Hold Multi-Agency Scenario at High School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2esV8V3Xs8 Port Hope Police held a training session at Port Hope High School on Monday, October 27, 2025. Members of the
Video – Tense Moments on Highway 401 East of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6JmI72TGfk A few tense moments on Highway 401 east of Port Hope on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. At approximately 1 p.m.
Video – Blue Jays Watch Party in Port Hope for Game 2 of the World Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBGGdvSsnsg For anyone planning to watch the Blue Jays this Saturday, October 25, 2025 you’re welcome to join in on
Breaking News – Video – Unknown When Power Will Be Restored to Parts of Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuoLZWVfPj4 It’s unknown how large an area of Cobourg is impacted following a power outage late Sunday evening. At approximately 11
Demoltion Has Begun at Former Brookside Youth Centre
Buildings have started to be torn down at the former Brookside Youth Centre located at 390 King Street East
- 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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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
Flesch Brothers from Cobourg Representing Canada in Men’s Rugby
Cobourg’s Mason and Noah Flesch, both St. Mary Catholic Secondary School alumni, were in the starting lineup for Canada’s