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Cougars Drop Opening Game of Conference Final
By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg Cougars battled back from a pair of one-goal deficits before the Toronto Jr. Canadiens
Sports Spotlight with Jeff Gard – Interview with Port Hope Figure Skater Sophia and Kurt Browning
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXrV7FRy_3Q By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland Sophia from the Port Hope Figure Skating Club joined me on my Sports Spotlight show this
Sports Spotlight With Jeff Gard Interview with NORAC Coach Trish MacNeil and Swimmer Megan Jones
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJzMX5L-kWk Northumberland Aquatic Club head coach Trish MacNeil and swimmer Megan Jones joined host Jeff Gard on the Sports Spotlight
Schedule Set for Cougars Series Against Jr. Canadiens
By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland The Ontario Junior Hockey League South-East Conference best-of-five final between the Cobourg Cougars and Toronto Jr.
The 14th Annual Port Hope Firefighters Hockey Tournament Kicks Off at the Jack Burger Sports Complex
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fz9EGdldHuI The 14th annual Port Hope Firefighters Hockey Tournament kicked off at the Jack Burger Sports Complex on Friday, April
Cougars Advance to Conference Finals with OT Win
Cobourg Cougars captain Tucker Firth accepts the East Division champion banner following Wednesday night's overtime win in Minden. (Twitter
Huskies Force Deciding Game with OT Win Over Cougars
It was a tough battle between the Cobourg Cougars and Haliburton County Huskies in Game 2 of the best-of-three
Cougars Remain Undefeated, Can Eliminate Haliburton on Monday
By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland After a wild third period in the opening game of their second straight best-of-three playoff series,
Schedule Announced for Cougars Series Against Haliburton
By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland The second round of Ontario Junior Hockey League playoffs will get underway Sunday for the Cobourg
Cobourg Cougars Sweep Dukes in OJHL Playoffs
By Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland In front of nearly 1,100 spectators, the Cobourg Cougars completed a two-game sweep of the Wellington
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Video – A Number of People Enjoy the First Day of 2026 on Rice Lake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ph_EeQ-r_kY Beautiful day to start the year on Rice Lake, just off Bewdley on January 1, 2026. Two anglers took the
Video – Photo Gallery – Special Moments for Father and Son on Caroline Street Rink
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PF36rjnqj5Y A number of people took the opportunity to enjoy the Caroline Street Rink in Port Hope on the first
First Baby of the New Year Born at Northumberland Hills Hospital
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) has welcomed its first baby of the new year! Born to Hayley Boivin and Nate Hladysh
Video – Group of Cobourg Friends Start 2026 Off with a Polar Dip
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiTGifh_s28 A group of friends started the year off taking a brief dip in Lake Ontario on January 1, 2026. Cobourg
Video – Photo Gallery – First Night Celebrations in Cobourg Kick Off The New Year
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XY6b765MCE0 It was a beautiful winter’s evening to celebrate Cobourg’s First Night Celebrations on December 31, 2025. There were so many
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Video – A Number of People Enjoy the First Day of 2026 on Rice Lake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ph_EeQ-r_kY Beautiful day to start the year on Rice Lake, just off Bewdley on January 1, 2026. Two anglers took the
Video – Photo Gallery – Special Moments for Father and Son on Caroline Street Rink
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PF36rjnqj5Y A number of people took the opportunity to enjoy the Caroline Street Rink in Port Hope on the first
Video – Photo Gallery – First Night Celebrations in Cobourg Kick Off The New Year
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XY6b765MCE0 It was a beautiful winter’s evening to celebrate Cobourg’s First Night Celebrations on December 31, 2025. There were so many
Video – Photo Gallery – Picturesque Sunset Along Cobourg Pier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGvmUXvkOTw The wind was whipping up Lake Ontario, but it was a beautiful sunset on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 in
Video – Photo Gallery – Special Guests Brought In for St. Peter’s Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXFjjyYkBOI There were a few extra guests at the St. Peter’s Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service in Cobourg. To be precise,
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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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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
OJHL Prospect Series will have games in Cobourg and Feature Local Players
Rosters were announced recently for the Zach Hyman Ontario Junior Hockey League Prospect Series and feature a number of
Oshawa FireWolves of the NLL Sign Contract with Defenseman Kyle Rubisch
The Oshawa FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) have agreed to a one-year contract with defenseman Kyle Rubisch,
Video – Mayor Enjoys a Round of Disc Golf in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGuQoOGRDD8 Although he was beat by a rookie, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland enjoyed a round of disc golf in Cobourg