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Port Hope Fire Chief Bids Farewell
After 25 years in public service, Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services Chief C. Ryan Edgar, will retire from
Over 20 Projects in Northumberland-Peterborough South Will Receive Nearly $300,000 To Benefit Farmers
The Government of Ontario is helping farmers improve their business operations and bring more safe, high-quality foods to various
New Corps Officers/Pastors for the Salvation Army Cobourg Community Church
On August 17, 2020, Majors Dan and Wendy Broome arrived in Cobourg to assume responsibilities as the new Corps
Northumberland-Peterborough South MP Addresses Issues with Minister of National Revenue
Philip Lawrence, Conservative Shadow Minister for National Revenue sent a letter to the Hon. Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National
CUPE Ontario Opposes Motion by Conservatives
Press release In a move the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Ontario is calling “an attack on democracy”, Premier
CNL Seeks Public Feedback on Proposed Changes to PHAI Cleanup Criteria
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) is proposing amendments to the Port Hope Area Initiative (PHAI) Cleanup Criteria, having determined the
The Salvation Army “Coats for Kids” Kicks Off 26th Season
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cM9WizPHsM&feature=youtu.be The Salvation Army Coats for Kids kicked off their 26th season at the Salvation Army building in Cobourg on
OPP Seize Approximately 7,000 Marijuana Plants Following Weekend Barn Fire in Hamilton Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8vHk5IjbQA&feature=youtu.be Approximately 7,000 marijuana plants were seized for destruction on Monday, September 14, 2020 by Ontario Provincial Police following a
Update – Suspicious Barn Fire in Hamilton Township Determined To Be Large Indoor Marijuana Grow Operation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQELmvUgLPs&feature=youtu.be Investigators with the Ontario Fire Marshal's Office and Ontario Provincial Police could be on scene for several days at
Convoy Of Trucks Pass Through Cobourg and Port Hope Remembering Bill Jamieson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZPd5EwVSKo&feature=youtu.be If it’s true the amount of friends shows what kind of person you are - the late Bill Jamieson
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Video – Spreading the Word of God on a Port Hope Overpass
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3cAE6sZ9oM A couple drove for nearly an hour to thank God on a Port Hope overpass on Saturday, February 14,
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Fire Department Training in Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vptnRI9eOGs Members of the Cobourg Fire Department spent Saturday (February 14, 2026) morning ice water rescue training in Cobourg Harbour. Acting
Video – Photo Gallery – Brighton Native Hallie Clarke Places 19th in Women’s Skeleton Racing at Winter Olympics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhUQTHE01hc Brighton native Hallie Clarke continued to improve and saved her best slide for last in her Winter Olympics debut
Video – Vehicle Destroyed by Fire on Highway 401 East of Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9wbDiK4tao A vehicle destroyed by fire on Highway 401 east of Grafton on Saturday, February 14, 2026. Three fire departments were
Video – Photo Gallery – Mighty Ganaraska River Covered in Layer of Snow and Ice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Wfbz00Q6OU The mighty Ganaraska River seems to be mostly covered in a layer of ice through downtown Port Hope. The ice
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Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Fire Department Training in Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vptnRI9eOGs Members of the Cobourg Fire Department spent Saturday (February 14, 2026) morning ice water rescue training in Cobourg Harbour. Acting
Video – Photo Gallery – Mighty Ganaraska River Covered in Layer of Snow and Ice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Wfbz00Q6OU The mighty Ganaraska River seems to be mostly covered in a layer of ice through downtown Port Hope. The ice
With the Help from the Cobourg Community, LCBO Staff Save Man’s Life and Reunite Him with Family
By Cecilia Nasmith/Pete Fisher The staff at the LCBO at Northumberland Mall not only saved a man's life, they restored
Video – Photo Gallery – In My Opinion – Be Proud Northumberland County – Be Canadian Proud
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbygVjlGUiM Since Afghanistan, Northumberland County residents have lined the bridges along the Highway of Heroes paying their respects to our
Video – Photo Gallery – Enjoying The Beauty of a Canadian Winter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46kF_KhdXxY Stunningly beautiful sunset on Sunday, February 1, 2026 in Cobourg. It’s been a truly Canadian winter with the pure white
- 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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Video – Photo Gallery – Brighton Native Hallie Clarke Places 19th in Women’s Skeleton Racing at Winter Olympics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhUQTHE01hc Brighton native Hallie Clarke continued to improve and saved her best slide for last in her Winter Olympics debut
Northumberland Breakers Undertow 16U Girls Volleyball Wins Gold
The Northumberland Breakers Undertow 16U girls volleyball team captured the gold medal on Sunday, February 8, 2026, with an
Video – Port Hope Panthers Beat Trent Hills Thunder in PJHL Action
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGgeTMsiSl4 It was Emergency Services Night as the Port Hope Panthers beat Trent Hills Thunder in PJHL action at the
Video – Still Room for Teams at the Upcoming 2026 Castleton Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fxq89xEGLbk A perfect winters evening at the Castleton Sports Club on Friday, February 7, 2026. With snow falling and the lights
Brighton to Hold Watch Party for Olympian Hallie Clarke
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Brighton native Hallie Clarke is getting set to compete at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in