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PHAI Dredging of the Port Hope Harbour Begins
A dredger’s skillful removal of a decades-old car from the water marked the start of the Port Hope Area
“Take Our Kids To Work Day” At Cobourg Fire Department
It was “Take Our Kids To Work Day” throughout Canada on Wednesday November 6, 2019. Around the
Two Vehicles Removed From Port Hope Harbour
Port Hope Area Initiative (PHAI) Project staff have confirmed they’ve removed two vehicles from the harbour last week in
Local Drinking Water Consistently Below Provincial Acceptable Concentration of Lead
In light of recent media reports, Lakefront Utility Services Inc (LUSI) wants to assure customers that local drinking water
Courage Is Purple
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre kicked off its annual Wrapped In Courage campaign Monday with drop-ins
Breaking News – Cobourg Police Service Execute Drug Warrant
The Cobourg Police Service has executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances act warrant as part of an ongoing enhanced
Cobourg Firefighters Respond To CCC After Being Notified Of Natural Gas Alarm
Members of the Cobourg Fire Department responded to a natural gas alarm at the Cobourg Community
Minister of Education Statement on Ratification of CUPE Central Agreement
On November 4, 2019, Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following statement in response to the ratification of
UPDATE – Cobourg Woman In Stable Condition After Being Run Over By SUV
An 82-year-old woman is in serious but stable condition at a Toronto hospital after being run over in Cobourg
Local Woman Says Transition House Needs To Be Held Accountable
A local woman said someone has to be held accountable for the issues pertaining to Transition House. This comes on
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Five Counties Children’s Centre Serves Most Clients in its History
Wait lists for kids’ treatment services continue to drop at Five Counties Children’s Centre, even as the number of
Private donor makes history at Northumberland County Archives and Museum
The Northumberland County Archives and Museum (NCAM) is celebrating a historic moment, as a generous donation from local entrepreneur,
In My Opinion – Thanks to the Parks Department It is Cobourg – The Beautiful
A walk through Victoria Park, along the beach and to the west pier to watch a glorious sunset on
Video – Another Possible Suspicious Fire in Downtown Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7TbPiKsM-8 Cobourg Fire Department responded to a rubbish fire in downtown Cobourg on Monday, June 23, 2025. At approximately 11:30 p.m.
Victoria Hall Volunteers Celebrates 50 Years
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Victoria Hall Volunteers observed their 50th anniversary June 23 with a lovely garden party that celebrated
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Video – Second Annual Crowe’s Car Show in Alderville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8zpkGGSZVY It was the second annual Crowe’s Car Show in Alderville on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Over 70 vehicles including hot
Northumberland United Way Celebrates “Day of Caring”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LygUvWvaMhY A number of local businesses, nonprofit community living, seniors celebrated the Northumberland United Way’s “Day of Caring” on Friday,
Video – Photo Gallery – Annual Review for Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment Royal Canadian Air Cadet Corps #88
The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment Royal Canadian Air Cadet Corps #88 held their annual Ceremonial Review on Thursday,
Video – Terry Fox Public School “Fix-It” Students Proudly Unveil Year End Project
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GiR-j8pVlk It was easy to see the pride of accomplishment in students from Terry Fox Public School on Thursday, June
Video – 70th Annual Ceremonial Review of 598 Sabre Squadron
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R75u13VfcI The Annual Ceremonial Review of the 598 Sabre Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets took place at the Cobourg Community
- 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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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
Port Hope Youth Competing at 2025 Bell Canadian Swimming Trials in British Columbia
A 17-year-old Port Hope youth is competing at the 2025 Bell Canadian Swimming Trials in Victoria, British Columbia this
Video – Sprints Highlight a Night of Racing at Brighton Speedway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OE_JAaqROtQ Empire Super Sprints First Visit to Brighton The dirt track at Brighton Speedway saw some action on the last chilly