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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
Ontario Pauses Commercial Evictions
On June 17, 2020, the Ontario government passed the Protecting Small Business Act, temporarily halting or reversing evictions of
Three Motorcyclists Sent to Hospital Following Collision in Alnwick/Haldimand Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWKDR4X0hLI&feature=youtu.be Three motorcyclists were sent to hospital following a collision on County Road 2 in Alnwick/Haldimand Township on Tuesday, June
Newborn Infants Rushed to Hospital Following Major Collision in Hamilton Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yG-i-B-SbdM&feature=youtu.be Emergency services responded to a multi-vehicle collision in Hamilton Township on June 16, 2020. Shortly before 4:30 p.m. three vehicles
Coast Guard Training With 424 Search and Rescue Squadron on Lake Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xy2apb7cGD0&feature=youtu.be Members of the Canadian Coast Guard cutter Cape Rescue were off of Cobourg on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 practicing
No More Walking In The Sand At Victoria Beach in Cobourg – For Now
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYx_1SgVra8&feature=youtu.be There is no dispute now that Victoria Beach is completely closed as of June 16, 2020. Bright and early town
Artist Creates Fantasy Unicorn Along The Beach Fence in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPHv2DlaG-I&feature=youtu.be Local artist Jenny Duda has created her latest piece of beach art on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. Duda created a
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Update – Breaking News – Person Killed After Being Struck by Train
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyBMZLr7Mx4 Members of the Cobourg Police Service are currently on scene conducting an active investigation in the area of the
Breaking News – Emergency Services Attend Rail Crossing in Cobourg
Emergency services were dispatched to the area of the CN Rail crossing on Burnham Street just north of King
Video – St. Mary Students Do Their Part to Help Save the Environment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kp35wXS862Y St. Mary Secondary students brought the classroom to the waterfront on Friday, June 6, 2025 to learn more about
Town of Cobourg Marks Pride Month with Flag Raising Ceremony
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dL8s7vgoP84 The Town of Cobourg kicked off Pride Month on Friday, June 6 with the raising of the Pride flag
2025 Summer Program Registration Information and Upcoming Spring Recreation Experience Survey
With summer just around the corner, the Community Services Department is very pleased to share exciting upcoming program opportunities. Thank
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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