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Port Hope Fire Department Quickly Extinguishes Vehicle Fire
Port Hope Fire Department responded to a pickup truck on fire on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Fire crews were dispatched
Cobourg Police Utilizing Bicycles To Help With Summer Patrols
Cobourg Police were out training recently with bicycles for the summer. Sgt. Paul Legere was instructing over 20 Special Constables
Newtonville Family Helps Others During COVID-19
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dO_yoc6BMtA&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRJQXz2XbP4&feature=youtu.be It was a chance for a Newtonville man to teach his son about helping others on Wednesday, June 24,
Positive Spirit Shines Through For St. Mary Grads in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7QTWGzlld8 It was a night to remember at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School in Cobourg on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Due
Surf’s Up In Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIXQR2OEqdY Surfers from Toronto to Port Perry came to Cobourg for the best day of the year for surfing on
Cobourg Council – Marathon Meeting About Beach Reopening Debated
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Because so much has changed since June 1, when closure of the Victoria Park beach took
PHAI – Contract Agreement Ended for Port Hope Harbour Clean-up
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) and Milestone Environmental Contracting Inc. have ended the agreement under which Milestone was performing Port
Calling All Grads – Cobourg Prom Parade Set for Saturday
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TS79xkp9v5M&feature=youtu.be A Cobourg woman has come forward with something special for the grad of the local high schools. Pavanne Hawkes wants
Northumberland Hills Hospital – Staged Return to a “New Normal” Proceeding Steadily
Non-urgent surgeries, procedures and tests have begun to resume at Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH), in step with the regional
Northumberland Hills Hospital Parking Fees To Be Reinstated
Effective Monday, July 6th, parking fees will be reinstated in all Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) parking lots for members
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Cobourg Council Approves Cost-Sharing Agreement for Midtown Creek Culvert Realignment
An historical project that was never completed took a step forward during a special meeting of Cobourg council on
National Defence Acquires Land in City of Kawartha Lakes for the Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar Project
As part of Canada’s $38.6 billion plan announced in 2022 to modernize North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) over
Seizures of Contraband and Unauthorized Items at Warkworth Institution
Between July 9 and 10, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, multiple packages containing contraband
Wine & Ale in the Park Raises Over $42,000 in Support of Northumberland Hills Hospital
The Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) Foundation is celebrating a successful kick off to the summer season. Organizers of Wine
Rebound Child and Youth Services Now Accepting Youth Referrals for Nightstop Program
After much preparation and outreach to the Northumberland County community, Rebound Child and Youth Services is now accepting referrals
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Video – Photo Gallery – Protest Against Mayor of Cobourg Among Other Things
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GMRAAX0VDU Approximately 20 people showed up in front of Victoria Hall to protest the Cobourg Mayor, violence and protecting the
Video – Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums Visits Seniors Homes for Outdoor Summer Concerts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BanLjB8Ciyc The Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums entertained residents at St. Peter’s Court in Cobourg on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. The
Breaking News – Video – Cobourg Police Investigating Serious Assault
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYkOjGb5svg Cobourg Police continue to investigate a serious assault in the west end of town early Tuesday, July 15, 2025. At
Video – Two Drivers Taken Into Custody Following Four-Vehicle Collision in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZAGvswFCKQ Two drivers were taken into custody at the scene of a four vehicle collision in Cobourg on Monday, July
Video – Photo Gallery – Classic Cars Take Over Victoria Park for the Day in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfaZT76Ufg8 One of the largest and longest running car shows took place in Cobourg on Saturday, July 12, 2025. With approximately
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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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Video – Tucker Williams Continues to Make Big Strides in Lacrosse Development
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESDa5eT__CA Already very accomplished for his age at 14, Baltimore’s Tucker Williams simply just loves playing lacrosse. “People say it’s the
Cobourg’s MacNiel Drafted by Montreal Canadians
Andrew MacNiel of Cobourg was selected in the sixth round, 189th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens at the 2025
Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Inducts Class of 2025
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Announced last March, a sixth group of inductees was welcomed to the Cobourg and District Sports
St. Mary Student Gets Full Hockey Scholarship
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Following graduation day at St. Mary Secondary School next week, boom! Sophie Harold is outta here
91-Year-Old Achieves Bronze Medal in PickleBall Tournament
Cobourg resident Bob Carson was the oldest athlete of more than 250 participants from across Ontario who competed in