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Port Hope/Cobourg Town Hall Meetings with Mayor/s and MPP Piccini
PORT HOPE INFORMATION - TUESDAY, JUNE 23 Mayor Sanderson and MPP David Piccini are hosting a Town Hall for Municipality
Ontario Enhancing COVID-19 Case and Contact Management
Province’s Exposure Notification App Important Pillar of Plan As the province safely and gradually reopens, the Ontario government is enhancing
Ontario Proposes to Further Protect Water Resources
Government Consults on Enhancements to its Water Quantity Management Program The Ontario government is seeking public input on its water
Transport Cab Goes Up In Flames East of Cobourg on Highway 401
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMOrwldgo0c&feature=youtu.be A transport cab went up in flames early Thursday morning on Highway 401 east of Cobourg. Cobourg Fire Department and
Fire Destroys Castleton Area Home
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZWazdgTLII&feature=youtu.be A fire that could be seen for over 40 kilometres destroyed a house north of Castleton on Wednesday, June
Garbage Dumped in Alnwick/Haldimand Cemetery
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFCG_7serdw&feature=youtu.be Northumberland OPP are investigating after garbage was dumped in a cemetery in Alnwick/Haldimand Township. Dave Archer who is Director of
Ontario Extends Emergency Orders
Province Focuses on Safe, Gradual Approach as Reopening Continues The Ontario government has extended all emergency orders currently in force
Ontario Marks Three Months Since Declaration of Emergency
Province Enters Stage 2 of Reopening Amidst Extraordinary Progress in Stopping the Spread of COVID-19 and Protecting Public Health
Ontario Supports Ontario’s Beverage Alcohol Sector During COVID-19
Buy Local to Celebrate Ontario Craft Beer Week and Ontario Wine Week The Ontario government is encouraging consumers to mark
OFA – New Legislation Protects Farms and Food Safety
Ontario farm families depend on the safety and security of their farms to raise livestock, and grow and produce
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Video – Floral Clock Celebrates Victoria Hall Volunteers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DomxxDvdidQ Cobourg Parks Department have completed the floral clock in Victoria Park for another season. Workers started on the clock on
Video – YMCA Northumberland Raises Pride Flag
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wSikBLAT-Q YMCA Northumberland held a Pride flag raising ceremony in Cobourg on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Y members, children from Terry
Video – Too Costly for Nearly 1/5 of Homes Who Were Planning on Getting Fibre Optic Service in Northumberland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwe38UrU0sA It seemed like a good idea at the time. But at least one rural resident in the Municipality of Port
Video – Fire Damages Duplex in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsAazMZ7IWY A duplex was heavily damaged by fire in Cobourg on Monday, June 2, 2025. Cobourg Fire Department were dispatched to
Law Enforcement Torch Run Takes Place Thursday in Cobourg and Port Hope
(Today's Northumberland file photos) On Thursday, June 5, 2025, Cobourg Police Service (CPS) and Port Hope Police Service (PHPS) will
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Former Transition House in Cobourg Up For Sale
The former Transition House located at 10 Chapel Street is officially up for sale in Cobourg. The property is listed
Video – Volunteer Members with OCEAP Train in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A--jHB46SIs Lost in the woods and yelling for help hoping you'll be found. That scenario, along with others took place on
Video – Neighbouring Fire Departments Get Hands On Extrication Training
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMYwh0-WSR4 Cobourg and Hamilton Township Fire Services spent Friday, May 24, 2025 practicing extrication training at Chadwick’s Towing Yard. Hamilton Township
Video – Proud Parents Show Off Their Young at Nawautin Sanctuary
After what seemed like a long wait, at least seven cygnets came into this world on Monday, May 19,
Video – Always Something New at Nawautin Sanctuary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaabYyHL6iw There is no rush when watching natures creatures. Nawautin Sanctuary always has something new to see - it just takes
- 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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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
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