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No Injuries After Car Bursts Into Flames On Highway 401 Near Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fISeupuNRUc&feature=youtu.be Five people were unhurt after their car caught fire on Highway 401 west of Cobourg on Saturday, February 29,
Ontario Confirms New Positive Case of COVID-19
All Protocols Followed and Risk to Ontarians Remains Low On February 28, 2020, Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of
Breaking News – No Injuries After House Fire In Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jde8fWaNZbc&feature=youtu.be Damage is estimated in excess of $75,000 after a house fire in Cobourg on Friday, February 28, 2020. Firefighters were
Snow Squalls Make Traveling Difficult for Drivers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxlrmS9FWbo&feature=youtu.be Tow operators in the area were once again kept busy on Friday, February 28, 2020 after snow squalls made
Social Media Video Raises Ire Of Cobourg Police Chief
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSxEPKgHi10&feature=youtu.be A Cobourg woman’s social media video raising concerns about the Cobourg Police has raised the ire of the Chief. The
Amnesty International Visits Tyendinaga and Urges Prime Minister to Act on Reconciliation
File Photo/Pete Fisher/Today's Northumberland Amnesty International - Canada visited Tyendinaga shortly after a number of people were arrested on Monday,
Peterborough County OPP – Serious Collision Closes Highway 7
Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and emergency services were called to assist
Breaking News – Alderville First Nation Issues Statement on Support for Wet’suwet’en In Protecting Their Land
Alderville First Nation Chief Dave Mowat and Council have issued a statement declaring their full support for Wet'suwet'en. The statement
Northumberland County – Possible Waste and Recycling Collection Disruption Due to Weather
Northumberland County is advising that residents may experience disruptions in their waste and recycling collection today due to weather
Ontario’s Emergency Management System Made Stronger Following False Alarm at Pickering Nuclear Plant
Press Release "On the morning of January 12th, an emergency alert regarding the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station was sent across
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Video – Huge Christmas Trees Donated to Christmas Magic in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-d6NVrAtt8Q Two huge Christmas trees were installed in along the esplanade on Friday, November 14, 2025. The trees were donated from
Video – Cobourg Fire Department Responds to Smell of Smoke in Building
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeFK8YxKW0w Cobourg Fire Department responded to downtown Cobourg for the smell of natural gas on Thursday, November 13, 2025. At approximately
Video – Tammies Jammies Kicks Off the Season at Ganaraska Financial in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2h-00Ce-5g The ninth annual Tammies Jammies kicked off at Ganaraska Financial Credit Union in Port Hope on Thursday, November 13,
Video – Habitat for Humanity Northumberland Dedicates Home to Cobourg Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc92XmwRyCQ On Thursday November 13th, 2025, Habitat for Humanity Northumberland board members, volunteers and staff joined community members, neighbours, and
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg is Putting the Magic in Christmas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owki8jfjXts A flurry of activities are taking place throughout Cobourg as town staff are putting the magic in Christmas. Manager of
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Video – Habitat for Humanity Northumberland Dedicates Home to Cobourg Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc92XmwRyCQ On Thursday November 13th, 2025, Habitat for Humanity Northumberland board members, volunteers and staff joined community members, neighbours, and
Video – Cobourg Celebrates Completion of Elevated Tank and Booster Pumping Station
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13vk007LRjI $3.6 million investment from Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program’s (ICIP) Green Infrastructure Stream The Town of Cobourg and Lakefront Utilities Services
Video – Photo Gallery – Remembrance Services Held at the Port Hope Cenotaph
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IojLQj_N3QY In a moving ceremony, Remembrance day services were held at the Port Hope cenotaph on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. The
Video – Photo Gallery – Alderville Remembrance Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKqeXhI5aQs The Alderville First Nation Remembrance Service took place on Sunday, November 9, 2025. With snow blowing across the roadway carried
Video – Multi-Vehicle Collision Closes Highway 401 East of Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9bP9tu4W5M A busy day for emergency services dealing with numerous collision around Northumberland County on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Two people
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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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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
Panthers Snap Four-Game Losing Skid
After four straight losses to open the Provincial Junior Hockey League season, the Port Hope Panthers got their first
Back-To-Back Losses for Port Hope Panthers to Open PJHL Season
The Trent Hills Thunder scored three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the Port Hope Panthers 3-2