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SIU Discontinues Investigation into Apprehension of Teenager in Belleville Hospital Parking Lot
The Deputy Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Stacey O’Brien, has terminated an investigation into the apprehension of a
Northumberland County Physician Recruitment Committee Expands Scope
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County council has approved the change of name for the Physician Recruitment Advisory Committee to
Municipality of Port Hope 2026 Update
At its final meeting of the year, Municipality of Port Hope Council approved the schedule for the 2026 municipal
Northumberland County May Have An American Twin
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County has a new twinning relationship with an American partner – Albany County, New York. Former
Breaking News – Video – Chunk of Ice Smashes Through Windshield of Vehicle North of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KkeOK__cQQ Miraculously the driver of a vehicle suffered only minor injuries after a chunk of ice smashed through the front
Ontario’s Most Popular Baby Names for 2024
Olivia and Noah continue to top the charts as Ontario's most popular baby names in 2024. Olivia has clinched
Video – Evening On the Ice at Rotary Harbourfront Rink
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqXXDTq1XQg The Rotary Harbourfront Rink is officially open as of Monday, December 15, 2025 in Cobourg. With the cold weather coming
Video – Emergency Services Rush to Medical Emergency in Downtown Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOoH4sZF2Jw Numerous emergency vehicles rushed to downtown Cobourg on Monday evening. At approximately 7 p.m. emergency services responded to the foyer
Cobourg Mayor Says He Won’t Use Veto Powers – Budget Could Be Finalized Wednesday
Cobourg’s tax levy rate could increase by 3% following council amendments, up slightly from the draft 2026 budget introduced
Video – The Children’s Foundation Very Grateful for Queenies Toy Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YV_n_43TsFE The first stop for The Children’s Foundation nearly filled up their trailer in Port Hope on Monday, December 15,
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Video – A Number of People Enjoy the First Day of 2026 on Rice Lake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ph_EeQ-r_kY Beautiful day to start the year on Rice Lake, just off Bewdley on January 1, 2026. Two anglers took the
Video – Photo Gallery – Special Moments for Father and Son on Caroline Street Rink
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PF36rjnqj5Y A number of people took the opportunity to enjoy the Caroline Street Rink in Port Hope on the first
First Baby of the New Year Born at Northumberland Hills Hospital
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) has welcomed its first baby of the new year! Born to Hayley Boivin and Nate Hladysh
Video – Group of Cobourg Friends Start 2026 Off with a Polar Dip
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiTGifh_s28 A group of friends started the year off taking a brief dip in Lake Ontario on January 1, 2026. Cobourg
Video – Photo Gallery – First Night Celebrations in Cobourg Kick Off The New Year
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XY6b765MCE0 It was a beautiful winter’s evening to celebrate Cobourg’s First Night Celebrations on December 31, 2025. There were so many
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Video – A Number of People Enjoy the First Day of 2026 on Rice Lake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ph_EeQ-r_kY Beautiful day to start the year on Rice Lake, just off Bewdley on January 1, 2026. Two anglers took the
Video – Photo Gallery – Special Moments for Father and Son on Caroline Street Rink
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PF36rjnqj5Y A number of people took the opportunity to enjoy the Caroline Street Rink in Port Hope on the first
Video – Photo Gallery – First Night Celebrations in Cobourg Kick Off The New Year
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XY6b765MCE0 It was a beautiful winter’s evening to celebrate Cobourg’s First Night Celebrations on December 31, 2025. There were so many
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,
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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