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Officers Keeping An Eye On Cobourg Beach During COVID-19
Cobourg Bylaw officer Mark McMurtry and Cobourg Police Auxiliary Staff Sgt. Mark Salerno were patrolling the area around Cobourg
Cobourg Police – Male Arrested for Theft
On Thursday the 30th day of April 2020, at approximately 4:30 pm, Officers were dispatched to attend in the
Breaking News – Moments Before Collision In Port Hope Driver Was Involved In Road Rage Incident
Today’s Northumberland has learned a suspect facing charges after a collision in Port Hope on Saturday, May 2, 2020
Protesters Demand Green Spaces Open in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cRcpJ-c-sw&feature=youtu.be Upwards of 30 people were once again protesting in front of Victoria Hall in Cobourg on Saturday, May 1,
Bear Seems Content With Port Hope – For How Long?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl_dMTdjlEs&feature=youtu.be It's still here and although people want it gone, they don't want it harmed. From Thursday until Saturday morning Port
Search Efforts Transition to Recovery Mission Following Helicopter Accident
On May 1, 2020, the search and rescue efforts of Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) officially transitioned into
Ontario Allows Certain Businesses to Reopen Under Strict Safety Guidelines
The Ontario government is allowing certain businesses and workplaces to reopen as long as they comply with strict public
GRCA Forced to Cutback, Affecting Over 50% of Its Staff
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) has had to temporarily layoff some of its
Statement from Commanders of the RCN and RCAF on the Crash of a CH-148 Cyclone Helicopter
A joint statement from Commanders of the Royal Canadian Navy and Royal Canadian Air Force on the crash of
Elusive Bear Still On the Loose In Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ro1toWK3svE&feature=youtu.be Port Hope’s unofficial mascot seems to be evading authorities as it roams throughout the town in darkness. Today’s Northumberland first
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Government of Canada ‘Actively Engaged’ in Case of Cobourg Man Held in Dubai
Northumberland–Clarke MP Philip Lawrence says the federal government is continuing to monitor the case of a Cobourg man who
New Canadians Centre Brings Multicultural Festival to Port Hope
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The New Canadians Centre invites the community to celebrate Canadian Multiculturalism Day at “Around the World
YMCA Northumberland Launches Age Well Program with Shuffle & Shine Seniors Dance Night in Campbellford
As a charity, YMCA Northumberland provides vital community services that have a positive impact on pressing social issues—from chronic
Ontario Reaches Historic First Nations Equity Partnership to Build the G7’s First Small Modular Reactors
Agreement marks the first First Nations equity investment in a nuclear energy project in Canadian history As part of its
The Colborne Art Gallery Summer Show “Of the Beehive” A Flight of Fancy, Curiosity and Colour
By Marianne Marusic A new and imaginative show is set to open at the Colborne Art Gallery on Friday July
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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
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
- 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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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