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FedDev Ontario’s Regional Relief and Recovery Fund protects over 1,500 jobs in Central-Eastern Ontario in 2020
Over 300 local businesses and organizations received$14.6 million in combined funding to help weather the impacts of COVID-19 Canada’s COVID-19
Breaking News – Video Interviews- Hope Street Terrace Long-Term Care in Port Hope Dealing With COVID-19 Outbreak With No Vaccine In Sight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mwp_DqzJx_4&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-v02DCehPc In less that two weeks, one resident has died, along with 11 residents and two staff have been infected
Municipality of Port Hope Announces New Alert System to Keep Community Informed During Emergencies
Public Safety Officials Encourage Residents to Enroll in New Rave Mobile Platform Public safety officials in the Municipality of Port
Ontario’s Most Popular Baby Names for 2019
The top baby names in Ontario for 2019 were Olivia and Noah. Ontario registered 933 baby girls named Olivia,
Nothing Beats A Frozen Lake For A Game of Shinny
Another beautiful sunset in Northumberland County. With arenas being closed due to COVID-19 restrictions it seems this year there are
Mobile Home Destroyed by Fire in Alnwick/Haldimand Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryes7StIxv0&feature=youtu.be Alnwick/Haldimand firefighters responded to a mobile home fire on Dunnette Landing Road on Saturday, January 9, 2021. At approximately 2:45
HKPR District Health Unit – Acting MOH Urges Vigilance to Stop the Spread of COVID-19
With the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths continuing to rise throughout the province, the local Acting Medical Officer
Request for Proposal – Cobourg Police Service Video Management System Specifications
The Cobourg Police Service is accepting proposals for Video Management System Specifications until January 29. To view the full Request
Ontario Continues To Support Businesses, Workers and Families during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Government’s responding to economic impacts with unprecedented supports Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, issued the
Ontario Extends Teacher-Led Online Learning Until January 25 to Keep Students and Staff Safe in Southern Ontario
Province Also Extends Provincewide Shutdown in Northern Ontario As COVID-19 cases continue to rise at an alarming rate throughout the
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Video – Huge Christmas Trees Donated to Christmas Magic in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-d6NVrAtt8Q Two huge Christmas trees were installed in along the esplanade on Friday, November 14, 2025. The trees were donated from
Video – Cobourg Fire Department Responds to Smell of Smoke in Building
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeFK8YxKW0w Cobourg Fire Department responded to downtown Cobourg for the smell of natural gas on Thursday, November 13, 2025. At approximately
Video – Tammies Jammies Kicks Off the Season at Ganaraska Financial in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2h-00Ce-5g The ninth annual Tammies Jammies kicked off at Ganaraska Financial Credit Union in Port Hope on Thursday, November 13,
Video – Habitat for Humanity Northumberland Dedicates Home to Cobourg Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc92XmwRyCQ On Thursday November 13th, 2025, Habitat for Humanity Northumberland board members, volunteers and staff joined community members, neighbours, and
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg is Putting the Magic in Christmas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owki8jfjXts A flurry of activities are taking place throughout Cobourg as town staff are putting the magic in Christmas. Manager of
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Video – Habitat for Humanity Northumberland Dedicates Home to Cobourg Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc92XmwRyCQ On Thursday November 13th, 2025, Habitat for Humanity Northumberland board members, volunteers and staff joined community members, neighbours, and
Video – Cobourg Celebrates Completion of Elevated Tank and Booster Pumping Station
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13vk007LRjI $3.6 million investment from Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program’s (ICIP) Green Infrastructure Stream The Town of Cobourg and Lakefront Utilities Services
Video – Photo Gallery – Remembrance Services Held at the Port Hope Cenotaph
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IojLQj_N3QY In a moving ceremony, Remembrance day services were held at the Port Hope cenotaph on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. The
Video – Photo Gallery – Alderville Remembrance Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKqeXhI5aQs The Alderville First Nation Remembrance Service took place on Sunday, November 9, 2025. With snow blowing across the roadway carried
Video – Multi-Vehicle Collision Closes Highway 401 East of Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9bP9tu4W5M A busy day for emergency services dealing with numerous collision around Northumberland County on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Two people
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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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OJHL Prospect Series will have games in Cobourg and Feature Local Players
Rosters were announced recently for the Zach Hyman Ontario Junior Hockey League Prospect Series and feature a number of
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