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Emotional Show of Support As Heroes Thank Heroes At Northumberland Hills Hospital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9C05ODBZN8Q&feature=youtu.be Heroes were applauding heroes at Northumberland Hills Hospital on Tuesday, April 1, 2020 in Cobourg. Emergency services came out to
Notice of Trail Closures in Northumberland County Forest
With recent measures to close outdoor recreation spaces in order to promote social distancing and reduce the risk of
Public Required to Identify Themselves if Charged with Breaching an Emergency Order During the COVID-19 Outbreak
People who are being charged with an offence under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA) will be
Ontario Extends School and Child Care Closures to Fight Spread of COVID-19
Province announces second phase of Learn at Home to support continuity of learning Due to the rapidly evolving COVID-19 outbreak,
Ontario Funding New COVID-19 Assessment Centre in Trent Hills
As a part of Ontario’s Action Plan: Responding to COVID-19, the Province has committed $3.3 billion in additional health
MP Philip Lawrence Discusses New Business Supports
On Monday March 30th, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau clarified the additional relief for businesses which he announced on Friday.
Ontario Extends Emergency Declaration to Stop the Spread of COVID-19 – All Outdoor Recreational Amenities Now Closed
In an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19 and keep people home, the Government of Ontario has extended
HKPR District Health Unit – COVID-19 Update Concerning Cases
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit today can confirm there have been a total of nine COVID-19-related
Ontario Increasing Health and Safety Measures to Better Protect Frontline Nurses from COVID-19
Ontario is taking further action to protect frontline nurses and to recognize their clinical training and experience to help
Ontario Protecting Seniors During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Province Investing $10 Million to Mobilize Businesses and Volunteers to Support the Most Vulnerable The Ontario government is working with
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Exclusive – Cobourg Man Files $1.25 Million Lawsuit Against Town, Police Officers and By-Law Staff
(Today's Northumberland file photo) A Cobourg man has served the Cobourg Police and the Town of Cobourg with a Statement
In My Opinion – Policy Should Never Become a Barrier to Public Information
Generally speaking, policies are created to improve how things are done. As time passes, new policies are introduced to
Upcoming Walton Street Bridge Closure in Port Hope
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Walton Street bridge (from Mill Street South to Queen Street) will be closed on Monday,
Ontario Investing $10.5 million to Build New School Addition at Merwin Greer School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGzEWzSM6jo Students will benefit from new, modern classrooms that prepare them for good-paying stable careers The Ontario government is continuing to
Northumberland County Takes Action with New Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Plan
To help the community respond to the impacts of climate change, Northumberland County will begin implementation of a Climate
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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
- 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