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Northumberland Stars Hockey Team In Shock After Player Tragically Killed After Being Struck By Vehicle
A teenager with a bright future in hockey and had just signed with the Northumberland Stars was struck and
Northumberland County Receives Government of Canada Funding Towards New Archives & Museum Facility
As Northumberland County moves closer to the launch of construction on the highly-anticipated new Golden Plough Lodge & Northumberland
Heavy Hearts At Cobourg Firehall As Member of the Firefighting Family Passes Away
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQnvwtJ4t1Q&feature=youtu.be Heavy hearts at the Cobourg Firehall on Monday as a member of the firefighting family passes away. Don King passed
Rotary Club of Cobourg’s Drive-Thru Ribfest Sells Out With Nearly 500 Orders
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZhdpGIBhXc The annual Northumberland Ribfest and Music Festival was cancelled this year due to COVID-19 but that didn’t stop the
Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Inductee Passes Away Suddenly
The Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame is deeply saddened to announce that Gord Brooks passed away unexpectedly
Wildlife in Cobourg
There was an abundance of wildlife in Cobourg on Friday, October 2, 2020. Around 5 p.m. there were approximately 30
New Fire Chief for Brighton
Brighton is pleased to announce that James Smith has been hired as Brighton’s Fire Chief starting on October 19th. Mr.
Fellowship Day at Port Hope Golf and Country Club Raises Money for Disadvantaged Families
A fellowship day was held at the Port Hope Golf and Country Club for a good cause on Friday,
Ontario Implementing Additional Public Health and Testing Measures to Keep People Safe
Difficult, but Necessary Decisions to Prevent and Stop the Spread of COVID-19 In consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of
Government of Canada Expands Regional Relief and Recovery Fund to Provide More Support for Southern Ontario Businesses
Minister Joly announced that $184 million in additional relief funding is now available for small- and medium-sized businesses in
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Chair of the Cobourg Police Services Board States Board is “United”
Chair of the Cobourg Police Services Board Adam Bureau has issued a statement addressing concerns raised during the June
Cleveland Challenges Police Board Chair to Provide Evidence of Remarks
Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland has issued a lengthy public response to comments made by Cobourg Police Services Board Chair
Video – Vehicle Strikes Building in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tU6-vYrLC4 There were no injuries, but substantial damage to a medical building in Cobourg on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. At approximately
Port Hope Adopts Wildland Fire Management Plan to Strengthen Community Safety and Preparedness
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Municipality of Port Hope has adopted a new Municipal Wildland Fire Management Plan, marking a
Video – Photo Gallery – Hay Fire on Flatbed Trailer Shuts Down Highway 401 East of Cobourg for More Than Eight Hours
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wRMRI816ZE A stubborn transport-trailer fire carrying a load of hay caused major traffic disruptions on Highway 401 east of Cobourg
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Video – Photo Gallery – Hay Fire on Flatbed Trailer Shuts Down Highway 401 East of Cobourg for More Than Eight Hours
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wRMRI816ZE A stubborn transport-trailer fire carrying a load of hay caused major traffic disruptions on Highway 401 east of Cobourg
Video – Summer Is Here: Time to Relax and Enjoy the Sunsets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50HwsukH6bY With summer officially underway and the winds calming during the evening hours, Cobourg's waterfront provided the perfect setting to
Video – Photo Gallery – PRIDE Festivities Take Over Downtown Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RR501aTCCDs The annual PRIDE festivities took over downtown Cobourg on Saturday, June 20, 2026. One of the highlights of the event
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – Suspicious Fire at Former File Factory in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGaJ3adHi4A Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services responded to a suspicious fire at the former file factory on Cavan Street
Video – Photo Gallery – Thousands Attend North America’s Largest Historical Military Show at Canadian Tank Museum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6r4g189TDiQ The largest historical military show in North America drew thousands of visitors from around the world to Oshawa over
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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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Marc Mercier’s Hockey Journey from Timmins to Toronto, Cobourg and Cambridge Too
By – David McPherson/Ontario Hockey Association COLLINGWOOD, ON – Ontario Hockey Association Chairman Marc Mercier and Ontario Junior Hockey League
Video – A Dream Come True for Cobourg Hockey Player Picked in the First Round of the OHL Draft
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq52lR02ATE What a week it has been for Cobourg's Lauchlan Whelan. The 15-year-old hockey standout is still trying to take it
Lauchlan Whelan Drafted by Windsor Spitfires
Cobourg’s Lauchlan Whelan was a first round pick Friday night at the 2026 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection draft
Municipality of Port Hope Receives $158,200 from Jays Care Foundation
At a Blue Jays watch party yesterday, Port Hope baseball fans, young athletes and community members received exciting news:
Video – Photo Gallery – Toronto Blue Jays Rally to Beat the Baltimore Orioles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-h87bX5jdU Over 41,000 people watched the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at the