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Sod Turning Ceremony to Honour Cobourg Native Who Was the First Female Wireless Radio Operator in Canada
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxo-iUmKz_A&feature=youtu.be The sod turning for a commemorative statue for a Cobourg native who was the first female wireless radio operator
Cobourg Councillor Literally Cleans Up The Downtown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mfOafvAa-M&feature=youtu.be A Cobourg councillor took matters into his own hands and literally cleaned up the garbage in downtown Cobourg on
Ontario Finance Minister Visits Venture 13 in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXfseA-pRcw&feature=youtu.be By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Minister of Finance Rod Phillips, a member of the Ontario Jobs and Recovery Task Committee, stopped
Two Diplomatic Vehicles Seized After Drivers Charged With Stunt Driving On Highway 401 in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtAPO_ErP_A&feature=youtu.be Seven vehicles have been impounded by one OPP Highway Safety Division officer during his last two shifts along Highway
Splash Pad In Victoria Park Was Opened Temporarily For Maintenance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGCAAhX4J64&feature=youtu.be It was good while it lasted in Victoria Park. For a bit of time the Splash Pad was operational in
Cobourg Announces Cooling Centre at the Market Building
By Cecilia Nasmith Increasingly hot weather has resulted in the Town of Cobourg opening the Market Building – located at
Canadian Armed Forces Depart Ontario Long-Term Care Homes
Ontario Salutes the Military for its Critical Work in the Fight Against COVID-19 The Ontario government expressed its gratitude to
Day Camp Registration Opens for Municipality of Port Hope Residents, July 6
The Municipality of Port Hope is pleased to announce that day camp registration will begin on Monday, July 6,
Ontario Supporting Restaurants as Province Safely Reopens
New and Amended Emergency Orders Will Help Establishments Expand Patios Faster The Ontario government is helping restaurant and bar owners
Cramahe Township Mayor Fuming At People Disregarding COVID-19 Regulations
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iH57ESM4o_k Cramahe Township Mayor fuming at people not paying attention to the rules set out during COVID-19. On Thursday, July 2,
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Parks Canada Advises Higher Than Normal Water Levels Along Trent-Severn Waterway
Parks Canada advises the public to expect higher-than-normal water levels and flows throughout the Trent–Severn Waterway until further notice
Northumberland 89.7 Volunteer of the Year
At their 2026 Annual General Meeting in January, Northumberland 89.7 members voted in favour of establishing a new annual
Filming Notice: Murdoch Mysteries Returns June 24-25
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Town of Cobourg Community Services Division advises residents that CBC’s Murdoch Mysteries will return to
The VOS Theatre Announced the Cast of Disney’s Frozen at Their Annual General Meeting
Local students awarded the Ruth Harcourt and Garth Watson Scholarships The VOS Theatre group announced that local students Mark Nugent
Downtown Cobourg Walk Offers Snapshot of Community Life
Even a short walk around downtown Cobourg can reveal something new, especially during the busy summer months. Some sights reflect
- Photo Galleries
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
Video – Photo Gallery – Brighton Speedway: Racing Is a Way of Life for the Rinaldi Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiH46-vtIK8 Racing is more than a Saturday night event for the Rinaldi family — it's a way of life. As owners
Video – Photo Gallery – Five Hours with the Lawrence Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzBSeZ7ouhw Sometimes you don't intend to spend five hours working on a story — it just happens. Yesterday's event wasn't really
Video – Photo Gallery – Tall Ship St. Lawrence II Leaves Cobourg Harbour Heading for Hamilton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGwARJvrrZE The tall ship, St. Lawrence II bid farewell to Cobourg Harbour on Thursday, June 11, 2026 on its way
- 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
- Sports
- AllBaseballHockey
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
Local Players Win Memorial Cup With Kitchener Rangers
(Pictured in graphic: Jared Woolley, top, Andrew MacNiel, bottom) Two Northumberland County hockey players are Memorial Cup champions after helping
Cobourg will still have junior A Cougars due to simultaneous OJHL franchise relocations
The Ontario Junior Hockey Hockey announced the simultaneous relocation of two member franchises Friday, including the Cobourg Cougars, ahead