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MPP Says New Golden Plough Lodge Will Improve Quality of Life With 180 Long-Term Care Spaces
Under new modernized funding model Ontario is building and modernizing long-term care homes faster On December 14, 2020, David Piccini,
Ontario Taking Action to Reduce Impaired Driving
Funding will support education programs and roadside spot-checks to keep roads and highways safe The Ontario government is investing $4.8
Former Cobourg Hockey Player Honours Cormac Kerin with Hockey Touque
Former Cobourg hockey player Jason Clarke wanted to do something to help the Kerin family and remember their son
Ontario Delivers First COVID-19 Vaccine in the Country
Premier Doug Ford issued the following statement on the first COVID-19 vaccinations being administered to frontline health care workers
Cobourg Community Centre Remains Closed until January 11, 2021.
The Town of Cobourg would like to advise residents that the Cobourg Community Centre will remain closed until January
Caroling With the Donkeys at PrimRose Donkey Sanctuary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwqRnmSt5RY PrimRose Donkey Sanctuary in Roseneath celebrated the Christmas season with Caroling with The Donkeys on Sunday, December 13, 2020. The
Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office Called In To Investigate Possible Explosion in Garage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sG0pSTAm4o&feature=youtu.be The Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office has been called in to investigate a fire that damaged a garage in Hamilton
Single Vehicle Collision on Highway 401 at Port Hope Sends Two to Hospital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D24EEdmYKCg&feature=youtu.be Two women were taken to hospital after going for a wild ride after their vehicle went off of Highway
Cobourg Community Centre Has Weekend COVID Closure
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland In accordance with Public Health Ontario and local health authorities, the Town of Cobourg has announced
Cobourg Family Loses Everything In Fire Just Two Weeks Before Christmas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMlRnnS5eW0&feature=youtu.be With just two weeks before Christmas a single mother and two young children have lost everything following a fire
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Video – Port Hope Man Kicked Out In the Cold for Missing Curfew at Transition House
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmlIC5sWPoE&lc=UgzJa8EeY1qmCUX6iBN4AaABAg By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland People are going to die on the streets of Cobourg this winter, Integrated Homelessness and Addictions
Overnight King Street West Culvert Construction in Cobourg Scheduled for October 29
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Intermittent traffic stoppages to occur from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. Due to the ongoing culvert construction,
Video – Use Caution While Driving When There is a Power Outage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qbks9Bv0P8 Power was out for a large part of Cobourg on Sunday, October 26, 2025. The power outage affected areas in
Video – People Fill Memorial Park in Port Hope to Watch the Blue Jays
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEVCA9GL3nQ Memorial Park in Port Hope was filled with fans of the Toronto Blue Jays watching game 2 of the
Video – Evening Fishing Along the Ganaraska River
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgaYuvTVIFU The Ganaraska River isn’t as plentiful as it has been but there are still anglers along the river. On Saturday,
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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
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
Video – Trials and Tribulations of Fishing Along the Ganaraska River in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbhTcJk-v6s Fishing has once again opened up along the Ganaraska River in Port Hope. On Saturday, October 18, 2025 a number
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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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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