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Wildlife in Cobourg
There was an abundance of wildlife in Cobourg on Friday, October 2, 2020. Around 5 p.m. there were approximately 30
New Fire Chief for Brighton
Brighton is pleased to announce that James Smith has been hired as Brighton’s Fire Chief starting on October 19th. Mr.
Fellowship Day at Port Hope Golf and Country Club Raises Money for Disadvantaged Families
A fellowship day was held at the Port Hope Golf and Country Club for a good cause on Friday,
Ontario Implementing Additional Public Health and Testing Measures to Keep People Safe
Difficult, but Necessary Decisions to Prevent and Stop the Spread of COVID-19 In consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of
Government of Canada Expands Regional Relief and Recovery Fund to Provide More Support for Southern Ontario Businesses
Minister Joly announced that $184 million in additional relief funding is now available for small- and medium-sized businesses in
Legion Village 14-Day Quarantine Completed in Cobourg – No Outbreak Determined
Branch 133, Legion Village would like to inform the community that as of today, Friday, October 2, 2020 they
Health Units Logic Is “Totally Perplexing” Says Port Hope Resident
A Port Hope man is furious about the lack of information the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit
Interim CAO Gets a Heartfelt “Thank You” from Town of Cobourg Staff
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnUKBi_8FRc&t=72s Town Departments give up their morning break to give a heartfelt “thank you” to former interim CAO Ian Davey
Stevenson Cartage Moving Truck Goes Up In Flames in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndeMgPj4-_k&feature=youtu.be Cobourg Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire on October 1, 2020. At approximately 1:22 p.m. Cobourg Fire Department was
Ontario Provides $461 Million to Temporarily Enhance Wages For Personal Support Workers
New Investments Support Province’s COVID-19 Fall Preparedness Plan The Ontario government is supporting personal support workers (PSWs) and direct support
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Video – Photo Gallery – Memorable Winter in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg8pmC7bhQo It’s been a memorable winter for those who enjoy the outdoors in Northumberland County. The area has been inundated with
Video – Photo Gallery – Brian McFarlane Showcases Art, Talks Hockey in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij9yzueUTHg Legendary hockey broadcaster Brian McFarlane was on hand at the Northumberland Arts Gallery & Shop in Port Hope on
SIU – Northumberland OPP Officer Did Nothing To Cause Man’s Wrist Fractures
The Deputy Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Stacey O’Brien, has terminated an investigation into the serious injury suffered
Port Hope Mayor to Introduce Budget at January 20 Council Meeting
After taking a collaborative approach first with a traditional format, Port Hope Mayor Olena Hankivsky will introduce her budget
Video – Photo Gallery – Highway 401 Seems to Be A “Free For All” After Another Emergency Services Vehicle Was Hit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7simHNn2FpA For the third time in less than a year an emergency services vehicle was struck on Highway 401 in
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Video – Photo Gallery – Memorable Winter in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg8pmC7bhQo It’s been a memorable winter for those who enjoy the outdoors in Northumberland County. The area has been inundated with
Video – Photo Gallery – Brian McFarlane Showcases Art, Talks Hockey in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij9yzueUTHg Legendary hockey broadcaster Brian McFarlane was on hand at the Northumberland Arts Gallery & Shop in Port Hope on
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
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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