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Lakefront Reports on Wednesday Power Outage in Cobourg
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Lakefront Utilities Inc. reports that Wednesday night's storm resulted in a 5:13 a.m. power outage for
Ganaraska River Thick With Salmon in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EA9FlSfUaQI&t=92s Some areas of the Ganaraska River were black with salmon on Thursday, September 9, 2021 in Port Hope. From Corbett’s
International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day Held in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6kDXxg0D7A A number of businesses in downtown Cobourg were the recipient of a gift recognizing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness
Heavy Rains Bring On The Salmon in Local Waterways
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSyghF7428k With the heavy rain overnight on Tuesday and into Wednesday morning, it generated a large about of salmon into
Nearly 60 Firefighters Stop in Port Hope and Cobourg on Their Memorial Ride to Ottawa
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hg950r-Hy6c Firefighters Embark on 5th Annual Bike Pilgrimage from Hamilton to National Firefighters Memorial in Ottawa Led by the Toronto Professional
Salmon Run Definitely Has Begun In Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Y4zH2YBrx4 The annual salmon run has certainly started as of Tuesday, September 7, 2021. At the mouth of the Cobourg Creek
Cobourg Police – Twenty-Six People Charged With Speeding On First Day of School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Is-YGs6eN3U On Tuesday, September 7, 2021 schools were back in session, and members of the Cobourg PoliceService (CPS) were in
Father and Son From Brighton Win Silver Salmon Challenge Grand Prize
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXMZJLI3Kxk It was a long summer for Brighton residents Jon Manners and his fifteen-year-old son Grant waiting to see if
Students Head Back to Class in Safer Schools
On Tuesday, September 7, 2021, Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following statement as students head back
Fencing Comes Down at Victoria Beach in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9tkRgMB5YM Town of Cobourg Parks Department staff were at Victoria Beach bright and early on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 removing
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Video – Minor Fire at 310 Division Street in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEEpI3xHq54 Cobourg Fire Department responded to reports of a structure fire at 310 Division Street on Friday, June 19, 2026. At
Cobourg Fire Department ‘In The Line Of Fire’ Docu-Series debuts on Bell Fibe TV1
‘In The Line Of Fire’ Docu-Series debuts on Bell Fibe TV1, honouring courage, service, innovation and community at the Cobourg
Video – A Dream Come True for Cobourg Hockey Player Picked in the First Round of the OHL Draft
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq52lR02ATE What a week it has been for Cobourg's Lauchlan Whelan. The 15-year-old hockey standout is still trying to take it
Protect Yourself from Tick Bites this Summer
Reduce your risk of Lyme disease and tick-borne illnesses As outdoor activity increases during the summer season, the Ontario government
Parks Canada Advises Higher Than Normal Water Levels Along Trent-Severn Waterway
Parks Canada advises the public to expect higher-than-normal water levels and flows throughout the Trent–Severn Waterway until further notice
- Photo Galleries
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – Suspicious Fire at Former File Factory in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGaJ3adHi4A Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services responded to a suspicious fire at the former file factory on Cavan Street
Video – Photo Gallery – Thousands Attend North America’s Largest Historical Military Show at Canadian Tank Museum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6r4g189TDiQ The largest historical military show in North America drew thousands of visitors from around the world to Oshawa over
Video – Photo Gallery – Brighton Speedway: Racing Is a Way of Life for the Rinaldi Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiH46-vtIK8 Racing is more than a Saturday night event for the Rinaldi family — it's a way of life. As owners
Video – Photo Gallery – Five Hours with the Lawrence Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzBSeZ7ouhw Sometimes you don't intend to spend five hours working on a story — it just happens. Yesterday's event wasn't really
Video – Photo Gallery – Tall Ship St. Lawrence II Leaves Cobourg Harbour Heading for Hamilton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGwARJvrrZE The tall ship, St. Lawrence II bid farewell to Cobourg Harbour on Thursday, June 11, 2026 on its way
- 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
- AllBaseballHockey
Video – A Dream Come True for Cobourg Hockey Player Picked in the First Round of the OHL Draft
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq52lR02ATE What a week it has been for Cobourg's Lauchlan Whelan. The 15-year-old hockey standout is still trying to take it
Lauchlan Whelan Drafted by Windsor Spitfires
Cobourg’s Lauchlan Whelan was a first round pick Friday night at the 2026 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection draft
Municipality of Port Hope Receives $158,200 from Jays Care Foundation
At a Blue Jays watch party yesterday, Port Hope baseball fans, young athletes and community members received exciting news:
Video – Photo Gallery – Toronto Blue Jays Rally to Beat the Baltimore Orioles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-h87bX5jdU Over 41,000 people watched the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at the
Local Players Win Memorial Cup With Kitchener Rangers
(Pictured in graphic: Jared Woolley, top, Andrew MacNiel, bottom) Two Northumberland County hockey players are Memorial Cup champions after helping