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Health Unit Issues Order – Probable Cases Of COVID-19 Must Isolate or Face Fine of $5,000 A Day.
To help protect area residents, the local Health Unit is taking stronger steps to help slow the spread of
Ontario Extends Declaration of Emergency to Continue the Fight Against COVID-19
On the advice of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and with the approval of the Ontario legislature, the
Cobourg Public Works Friendly Reminder
Town of Cobourg Public Works would like to remind residents to ONLY flush toilet paper into the sewer system,
Hamilton Township Fire Department Spirit Nights for Essential Workers Starts Wednesday
Members of the Hamilton Township Fire Department are advising residents if they hear sirens on Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Legion Village In Cobourg Dancing Away The COVID-19 Blues
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=of8LTWqXG7A&feature=youtu.be Staff at the Cobourg Legion Village are putting smiles on the residents faces during the COVID-19 crisis. Legion Village has
Exclusive – First Trailers Arrive At What Will Be “COVID-19 Respite Centre” In Victoria Park Campground In Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0HvKOY1LjE&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZI6Nu7RhCA&feature=youtu.be The first two trailers for the COVID-19 Respite Centre arrived at the Victoria Park Campground on Tuesday, April 14,
Update – Durham Police – Fire Investigation in Clarington
Investigators are looking for information and video footage that would assist in a fire investigation at an apple orchard
Clanging Pots and Pans In Support of Frontline Workers in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89P3qXpTpVM At 7:30 p.m. sharp each night Blake and Nora Jones from King Street East in Cobourg start the chorus
Major Fire at Algoma Orchards Gourmet Market in Newcastle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acipWDWey9E&feature=youtu.be Durham Regional Fire Services responded to a fire at Algoma Orchards Gourmet Market in Newcastle early Sunday morning, April
Vehicle Collides With Tow Truck In Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgODTrEHcRA&feature=youtu.be A driver received non-life threatening injuries after the car he was driving collided with a tow truck in Cobourg
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Video – Photo Gallery – 34th Annual Polar Plunge Raises Funds for Campbellford Memorial Hospital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5yy1gvZE-o The 34th annual Polar Plunge was held on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in support of Campbellford Memorial Hospital. Approximately $40,000
Breaking News – Video – Breaking News – OFM Unable to Determine Cause of Fatal Fire in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFnE2JTEY9U The Office of the Fire Marshal was unable to determine the cause of a fatal fire at a Northumberland
Cobourg Mayor Issues Statement Following Northumberland County Warden’s Statement
Friday, January 30, 2026 Statement from the Office of the Mayor I have never directly said or inferred ever the sentiments
Update – Video – Photo Gallery – Investigators Discover Body Found at Colborne Fire Scene
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvUu6WuQdjY A brother and sister stood waiting for any news after their mother was missing after fire engulfed the Northumberland County
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – At Least 20 People Displaced Following Apartment Fire in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peFOiCS_HBw Officials are still trying to account for everyone after a Northumberland County Housing Corporation apartment complex was destroyed by
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Video – Photo Gallery – 34th Annual Polar Plunge Raises Funds for Campbellford Memorial Hospital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5yy1gvZE-o The 34th annual Polar Plunge was held on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in support of Campbellford Memorial Hospital. Approximately $40,000
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – At Least 20 People Displaced Following Apartment Fire in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peFOiCS_HBw Officials are still trying to account for everyone after a Northumberland County Housing Corporation apartment complex was destroyed by
Video – Photo Gallery – Chilly Sunset Along the Lakeshore in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBYsaEqePA0 Cold warnings once again as the area goes into a deep freeze on Friday, January 30, 2026. Another beautiful sunset
Video – Snow Covered Hydrants in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXls1Q7-S4w With the amount of snow the area has been getting it’s inevitable that fire hydrants may not be visible
Video – Photo Gallery – It’s a True Canadian Winter As The Snow Just Keeps Coming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7QB_1trMZg It maybe wasn’t as bad as what it was predicted to be, but we still got slammed with another
- 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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West Northumberland Curling Club Member Competing at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Kristina (Adams) Brauch of the West Northumberland Curling Club is set to play for Team Newfoundland and Labrador at
Local Players in OHL U16 Showcase in Peterborough This Week
Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan will compete Tuesday and Wednesday at the Ontario Hockey League’s U16 Top Prospects Showcase
Current Competes at World Cross Country Running Championships, Signs Nike Contract
Kate Current, originally from Precious Corners just north of Cobourg, competed for Canada in the mixed relay at the
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