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Cobourg Police Service Badge Number 242 – Constable Frank Francella Retires
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgrqCy0Ss9M&t=28s Cobourg Police Constable Frank Francella called it a career on Thursday, January 14, 2021. After 23-years as a police officer,
Ontario Expanding Firefighter Training Across the Province – Ontario Fire College in Gravenhurst Will Be Decommissioned
Modernized program bringing fire training closer to home and keeping communities safe The Ontario government is strengthening fire safety training
Doctor With Privileges at Northumberland Hills Hospital Facing Criminal Charges
(file photo) A doctor with hospital privileges at Northumberland Hills Hospital is facing criminal charges by Northumberland OPP. Dr. William Morton,
HKRP District Health Unit – Full Video – Local Vaccinations Are On The Horizon Says MOH
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ed7LVo6zq-U&feature=youtu.be By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland COVID-19 vaccines hitting the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit early next month is the
Ontario Declares Second Provincial Emergency to Address COVID-19 Crisis and Save Lives
Province Issues Stay-at-Home Order and Introduces Enhanced Enforcement Measures to Reduce Mobility In response to a doubling in COVID-19 cases
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
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Brighton’s Mayoral Budget Adopted for 2026, Representing a Residential Tax Increase of 4.9%
This budget represents the first time operating under the Strong Mayor, Building Homes Act, 2022 (Bill 3) and the
Video – Driver Has Directional Issues in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwIAIp5DZ88 The driver of a vehicle in Cobourg seemed to have a bit of directional issues on Tuesday, January 13,
The EOWC Announces 2026 Chair and Vice-Chair at Annual General Meeting
On Friday, January 9, 2026, the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus (EOWC), representing the region's 103 municipalities, proudly hosted its
Coldest Night of the Year Walk Returns to Port Hope
Coldest Night of the Year Returns to Port Hope Saturday February 28 for our 12th Year. Our Community Unites in
Initial Project Description Submitted for New Nuclear Project at Wesleyville Site in Port Hope
The Municipality of Port Hope is sharing that Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has submitted its Initial Project Description (IPD)
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Video – Photo Gallery – Memorable Wedding Photos on Cobourg Pier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7EBaPJOqFk It was a beautiful day for a wedding on Friday, January 9, 2026 in Cobourg. A Peterborough couple came down
Video – Photo Gallery – Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto Is More Than Aquatic Life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQpReEJ-A8M There was much more than just aquatic life at Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto on Friday, January 9, 2026. Walking into
Video – Photo Gallery – What A Difference A Day Makes for Toronto Skyline
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLhcUxFr0S0 With weather changing daily, so does the skyline of Toronto. Over the course of Friday and Saturday, Today’s Northumberland was
Video – Photo Gallery – Encapsulating Wonder of Mother Nature
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75ybcjd5CBU The encapsulating beauty of the sun setting along Lake Ontario draws people in the summer and winter. Thursday (January 8,
Video – Photo Gallery – Snow Cleared from Downtown Cobourg Overnight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYPrUS11zsQ A fleet of construction vehicles including a grader, dump trucks and more rolled into downtown Cobourg shortly after midnight
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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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Local Players in OHL U16 Showcase in Peterborough This Week
Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan will compete Tuesday and Wednesday at the Ontario Hockey League’s U16 Top Prospects Showcase
Current Competes at World Cross Country Running Championships, Signs Nike Contract
Kate Current, originally from Precious Corners just north of Cobourg, competed for Canada in the mixed relay at the
Cobourg Cougars Head Into New Year with Lengthy Losing Streak
The Cobourg Cougars junior A hockey club will look to reverse its fortunes after the calendar flips to 2026. Following
Port Hope’s Owen Beck Scores First NHL Goal
(Photo courtesy of Montreal Canadiens) In his 21st NHL game, Port Hope’s Owen Beck scored the first goal of his
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