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Premier Ford Announces Major Funding Increase to Local Northumberland County Hospitals
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbPZq_Pol2w&feature=youtu.be Ontario is taking further action to address the long-standing funding inequities for small- and medium-sized hospitals with a major
Continued Interruption of VIA Rail Services Leads to Temporary Layoffs
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the travel industry globally, VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) announces today the
Exclusive – Cobourg Family Traumatized After “Swatting” Incident
A Cobourg family was traumatized on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 after their son was the victim of “swatting.” Swatting is
Ontario Starting Down the Path to Growth, Renewal and Economic Recovery
COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act Will Help Create Jobs and Opportunities, Build Stronger Communities The Ontario government is taking the first
Heat Takes A Toll On Hamilton Township Firefighters Extricating Driver of Tractor
Several firefighters were treated for heat exhaustion working on extricating a man who was trapped after a tractor rolled
HKPR District Health Unit Issues Requirement for Mask Use in Commercial Establishments
Under instructions issued by the local Medical Officer of Health, area businesses will have to have a policy in
One Person Dies After Pickup Rolls Off Ramp in Port Hope
One person has died following a accident in Port Hope on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. Emergency services were called at
Ontario Introduces Legislation to Protect Public Health as Economy Reopens
Proposed Bill Would Provide Flexibility to Address the Ongoing Threat of COVID-19 On July 7, 2020, the Ontario government introduced
Update – Damaged Receptacles Preventing Garbage Pickup in Downtown Cobourg
Northumberland County has stated the reason for some of the waste receptacles not being cleaned out regularly is because
Sod Turning Ceremony to Honour Cobourg Native Who Was the First Female Wireless Radio Operator in Canada
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxo-iUmKz_A&feature=youtu.be The sod turning for a commemorative statue for a Cobourg native who was the first female wireless radio operator
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Video – Photo Gallery – Annual Poker Run Takes Over Rice Lake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGqL8Gr4Q1E The 35th annual Bruce Nicolle Rice Lake Memorial Poker Run in support of Make-A-Wish Canada was held on Saturday,
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
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Video – Photo Gallery – Annual Poker Run Takes Over Rice Lake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGqL8Gr4Q1E The 35th annual Bruce Nicolle Rice Lake Memorial Poker Run in support of Make-A-Wish Canada was held on Saturday,
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
- Crime
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