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Pickup Truck Goes Up In Flames North of Cold Springs
A vehicle went up in flames just north of Cold Springs on Wednesday, August 12, 2020. Smoke could be seen
Base for Statue Honouring Fern Blodgett Sunde Put in Place
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6DfrLPIHns&feature=youtu.be The base for a statue honouring a Cobourg native was put in place on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. Fern Blodgett
Experience Cobourg Launches Virtual Sandcastle Festival World Tour
Participants can explore Sandcastle Festivals from across the globe without leaving town. In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic the
Breaking News – Normal Operations To Resume At Extendicare In Cobourg Following COVID-19 Tests
A worker at Extendicare in Cobourg who tested positive for COVID-19 last week has been re-tested and determined to
Letter to the Editor – Kawartha Pine Ridge Elementary Teachers Local President Questions About Returning To School
I am confused. The return to school looms and both parents and teachers are feeling the anxiety, uncertainty and confusion.
Ontario Expanding Closed-Circuit Television Coverage to Keep Communities Safe
$6 Million Investment Will Give Police More Tools to Fight Crime The Ontario government is looking to partner with police
Caring Motorcycle Riders Make It A Special Day for Two Brave Children
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkBOE1IqUME&feature=youtu.be It was a special day as two brave children and their families met a special group of caring motorcycle
Trailer Cab Goes Up In Flames In Hamilton Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xD6_AM66EtI&feature=youtu.be A transport cab went up in flames on Friday, August 7, 2020 in Hamilton Township. Shortly after 5 p.m. Hamilton
Town of Cobourg Transparent About Water Quality in West Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wjmf9qzFwnA&feature=youtu.be The Town of Cobourg would like to advise citizens that a Water Quality Forecast sign has been erected at
Port Hope Police – High Speed Pursuit Through East End – Three Suspects Apprehended
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4UNGBZNIuc&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIo2_zFiPBg On Friday, August 7, 2020 shortly around 8:00 am Port Hope Police were dispatched to the Pochon Avenue/Peacock Blvd
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Video – Photo Gallery – Ceremony Celebrates Fern Blodgett Sunde Connection with Cobourg and Norway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJZN914JRpA A special remembrance ceremony to honour Fern Blodgett Sunde was held in Cobourg’s Victoria Park on Friday (September 19,
Cobourg Police Association Ratifies Uniform Collective Agreement
The Cobourg Police Association has accepted the Uniform Collective Agreement on Friday, September 19, 2025. The vote on the Uniform
YMCA Northumberland Brings Community Together for ‘Encore at the Midway’ Fundraiser
YMCA Northumberland proudly hosted two unforgettable evenings at the historic Port Hope Drive-In – often called the Midway -
Northumberland County Council Further Debates Electronic Participation Bylaw Before Final Approval
Some items on Northumberland County council’s agenda were re-ordered Wednesday, including the updated procedural bylaw for electronic participation, to
Video – Patriotic Pedestrian Belts Out the National Anthem During Evening Performance in Downtown Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nMAiFfHqts A patriotic pedestrian sang the Canadian anthem loud and proud on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. At approximately 9:25 p.m. a
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Video – Photo Gallery – Ceremony Celebrates Fern Blodgett Sunde Connection with Cobourg and Norway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJZN914JRpA A special remembrance ceremony to honour Fern Blodgett Sunde was held in Cobourg’s Victoria Park on Friday (September 19,
Video – Photo Gallery – Hundreds of Students Attend Level Up! Career Fair in Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmUvYrZmNEg The Haldimand Arena was filled with students on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 learning around rewarding careers in the skilled
Video – Photo Gallery – Canadian Disc Golf Championships Take Place in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTPvgGRoTiU The Canadian Disc Golf Championships wrapped up on Sunday, September 14, 2025 after being held on various courses throughout
Video – Photo Gallery – Grace Bowen Honoured at Cobourg Community Centre
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jd55SgPdt-U On the same morning local residents were participating in the Terry Fox Run, the memory of Grace Bowen was
Video – Salmon Is A Big Draw for Both Port Hope and Cobourg for Different Reasons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt6faWTnvas If you're ever along the waterways of Cobourg and Port Hope this time of year the main word you're
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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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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
Video – Photo Gallery – Canadian Disc Golf Championships Take Place in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTPvgGRoTiU The Canadian Disc Golf Championships wrapped up on Sunday, September 14, 2025 after being held on various courses throughout
Cougars Suffer Third Straight Loss in Trenton
Beckett Ewart opened the scoring against his former club as the Trenton Golden Hawks downed the visiting Cobourg Cougars
Cobourg Cougars Fall to Newmarket in Home Opener
The Cobourg Cougars are winless through two games to start the Ontario Junior Hockey League regular season. Coming off a