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New Cobourg Transit Provider Recommended
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg will soon have a new public-transit provider, leading up to a fixed-route pilot project in
Video – No Injuries After Two Tent Fires at Encampment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAohQmWrodY There were no injuries after two tents caught fire in Cobourg on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. At approximately 8:30 a.m.
2024 Cobourg / Port Hope Polar Plunge Raises $27,066 for Special Olympics Ontario
The chilly waters of Lake Ontario witnessed an incredible display of courage and community spirit during the 2024 Cobourg
Ontario Prepares for Extreme Heat Emergencies to Keep People Safe
Exercise Heatwave to take place between May 7 and 9 As part of Emergency Preparedness Week, the Government of Ontario
Northumberland County Applauds VIA Rail Canada for Getting Morning Train Service Back on Track
Northumberland County is pleased to note VIA Rail Canada’s recent announcement that it will reinstate commuter rail service between
Fatal Fire in Cramahe Township
Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fire at a residence in
Town of Cobourg Flags at Half-Staff in Honour of Former Chief Administrative Officer
Flags across the Town of Cobourg will be lowered to half-staff in honour of the passing of former Chief
Video – Beacon of Hope for Young People Opens in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPEDdMWk4w0 By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland As of Thursday afternoon, 15 Cavan St. in Port Hope became a beacon of hope for
Ontario Building More Supportive Housing in Peterborough
Provincial investment will support people experiencing homelessness in the community The Ontario government is providing $377,641 to help create two
Video – Beginning of a New Era for Beyond the Blue Box
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAcsxISBSvE Work has started to demolish a building gutted by fire last year in Cobourg. The building that belongs to Beyond
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Video – Jubilant Crowd at Port Hope Candlelight Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqyX-TZCsYE Approximately 1,300 people took part in the Candlelight Festival which included an illuminated procession and carol-sing down Walton Street
Grafton is Wrapped in Red for World AIDS Day
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland More than 100 red scarves knitted and crocheted by members of the community were
Video – CPKC Holiday Train Stops in Brighton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9afreFEA5Y Hundreds of people came out to see the CPKC Holiday Train as it pulled into Brighton on Friday, November
Video – Citizens and Emergency Services Stand On Overpasses along the Highway of Heroes for Canadian Soldier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3xxfUIYgQk (Wayne McVeen stands on the Ontario Street bridge in Cobourg waiting for the procession of Lieutenant-Colonel (LCol) Kent Miller
Repatriation Will Take Place at CFB Trenton on Thursday, November 28, 2024
A repatriation ceremony will take place on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at 8 Wing/Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Trenton, for
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Video – Port Hope Couple Create Christmas Magic in Their Front Yard
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffNSf4zBA4s Tim Robinson and Laura Farmer have done it again with their home decorated for Christmas. First the yard was decorated
Video – Toronto Santa Claus Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AI2VOp56aKI The Toronto Santa Claus Parade kicked off the Christmas season in Toronto on Sunday, November 24, 2024. The parade has
Video – Perfect Evening for the Colborne Santa Claus Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CESQ4JAxn90 The community of Colborne and surrounding area came out on Saturday, November 23, 2024 for the annual Santa Clause
Video – Christmas Magic Kicks Off the Season in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G10EWaFnTqo The official start of the Christmas season kicked off in Cobourg on Friday, November 22, 2024. Hundreds of people came
Video – Cobourg’s Christmas Tree Comes to Town
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuTz_6sWil4 Preparations for this Friday’s launch of Christmas Magic in Cobourg are well underway. On Monday, November 18, 2024, Cobourg Police
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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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Ontario Ladies Novice Singles Championship – Gold for Laura Mounce of Cobourg
The Cobourg lawn bowling club was the host venue for the 2024 Ontario ladies novice singles championship on Saturday
Video – The World’s Best Disc Golfers Compete at Haute Goat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SP8jYaYqwE Some of the world’s top disc golfers are taking part in a competition at Haute Goat in the Municipality
Port Hope Youth Earns Silver in Provincial Lacrosse Tournament
As he prepares for Grade 10 at St. Mary Secondary School in Cobourg, lacrosse star Landon Kenny is thanking
Northumberland Street Hockey Festival Takes Place in Cobourg in Support of Northumberland Hills Hospital
Get ready to hit the pavement and score big as the Northumberland Street Hockey Festival makes its triumphant return
CCI Students Celebrate OFSAA Track and Field Wins
Cobourg Collegiate Institute (CCI) celebrates a successful Track and Field season and recognizes the accomplishments of student athletes who