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Government of Canada Highlights Recent Contract for Construction of Joint Support Ships for the Royal Canadian Navy
Through Canada’s defence policy, Strong, Secure, Engaged, our government is ensuring the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) is well equipped
Ontario Takes Steps to Better Protect Lakes, Rivers and Fisheries
Province releases final bait management strategy after extensive consultation The Ontario government released its final bait management strategy to protect
“COVID is a Cold” – Protesting Restrictions In Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9ndpZXzpic&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHlTFhrdnzo&feature=youtu.be Protesters gathered in front of Victoria Hall again on Saturday, July 18, 2020 to protest the rules and regulations
Exclusive – Three Prisoners Sent To Hospital After Air Conditioning In Transport Unit Breaks Down
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5Nphy7IchM&feature=youtu.be Three prisoners were rushed to Northumberland Hills Hospital after the air conditioning unit in their transport vehicle stopped working
Transition House Re-Opens In Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLmqRYprJG4&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zocb5EY0StU&feature=youtu.be Photo: Executive Director Anne Newman (left) and Shelter Manager Chantelle Niles stand outside Transition House Transition House was re-opened on
King Street East in Cobourg Down To One Lane Following Water Main Trouble
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hvaDzSS3Bg&feature=youtu.be Public Works along with Cobourg Police and Cobourg Fire Department assisted with a water main break on King Street
Man Walks Away From Collision After Convertible Flips On Roof North of Roseneath
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q51hRXdB44k&feature=youtu.be Emergency services were dispatched to County Road 45, north of Roseneath in Alnwick/Haldimand Township for a two-vehicle collision at
Ontario Extends Emergency Orders
Extensions Protect Health and Safety as Economy Gradually Reopens The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of
Province Supports Development of Made-in-Ontario N95 Respirators
Building Homegrown Manufacturing Capacity Vital in Fight against COVID-19 The Ontario government is providing Cambridge-based Eclipse Innovations Inc. with $1,408,475
Ontario Accelerating the Development of Long-Term Care Homes
New Approach Will Lead to More Modern and Upgraded Facilities with Air Conditioning The Ontario government announced a redesigned funding
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In My Opinion – We All Need To Be Heard and Informed For Our Future
A new year, a new dawn. There were many stories that Today’s Northumberland brought to you in the last 365
Video – Photo Gallery – Picturesque Sunset Along Cobourg Pier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGvmUXvkOTw The wind was whipping up Lake Ontario, but it was a beautiful sunset on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 in
Video – Photo Gallery – Windy Day Along the Lakeshore in Cobourg and Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhCOHk2cMJI Another windy day along the lakeshore in Northumberland County on Monday, December 29, 2025. With gusts up to 88 kph
Update on Watermain Break in Downtown Port Hope
At approximately 8:45 a.m. on December 28, 2025, a watermain break occurred at the northwest corner of the Walton
Video – So Far Only Minor Issues with the Freezing Rain in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLkoYDLZ54E So far, for the most part, so good. The freezing rain has hit the Northumberland County area, but so far,
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Video – Photo Gallery – Picturesque Sunset Along Cobourg Pier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGvmUXvkOTw The wind was whipping up Lake Ontario, but it was a beautiful sunset on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 in
Video – Photo Gallery – Special Guests Brought In for St. Peter’s Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXFjjyYkBOI There were a few extra guests at the St. Peter’s Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service in Cobourg. To be precise,
Exclusive – Video – Photo Gallery – Grinch Takes The Fun Out of Christmas in Bowmanville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92UfKGfuDlY The Clay family has been served notice from the Municipality of Clarington - Skelly’s got to go. Skelly has been
Video – Christmas Lights at Old Scugog Road in Bowmanville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGauc6EJVEY Anyone who lives in driving distance of Bowmanville, either knows of, and likely has visited Old Scugog Road to
Video – Photo Gallery – Trent Hills Fire Department Toy Drive Is What Christmas Is All About
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8e0wkkJIjQ The Trent Hills Fire Department Toy Drive wrapped up on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at the Trent Hills Emergency
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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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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
Oshawa FireWolves of the NLL Sign Contract with Defenseman Kyle Rubisch
The Oshawa FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) have agreed to a one-year contract with defenseman Kyle Rubisch,
Video – Mayor Enjoys a Round of Disc Golf in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGuQoOGRDD8 Although he was beat by a rookie, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland enjoyed a round of disc golf in Cobourg