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Spectacular Evening Over Cobourg As Lightning Lights Up The Sky
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfZfLogFjnw It was a spectacular evening as lightning lit up the sky north of Cobourg on Sunday, August 29, 2021. The
Great To Be A Kid Again As A Number Of People Tube Down The Ganaraska River
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JB7qyPDc9s It only lasted about an hour, but for those who participated it was great to be a kid again. Adam
Full Moon Over Lake Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40bGLA3_-aU A beautiful full moon overlooking Lake Ontario on Friday, July 23, 2021.
Tricky Day for Taking Water Samples In Cobourg Due to Waves
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXs3NKyKZKo Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Beach Sampling Student Jasmine Kaler had a bit of difficulty on Monday, July
With High Winds Surf’s Always Up In Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qi1N-bGKIzk With the winds along the lakeshore, surfers always visit Cobourg. Approximately seven surfers waited for the perfect waves along the
Stormy Night Over Lake Ontario
There was a fair bit of lightning over Lake Ontario on Sunday evening, June 13, 2021. Cobourg felt a bit
Catching A Glimpse of the Annular Solar Eclipse in Hamilton Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuBEEJQWqeI Today’s Northumberland joined David Doherty from Dortwood Observatory to take in the annual solar eclipse on Thursday, June 10,
Blanket of Fog Over Cobourg Marina
Cobourg Marina was covered in a blanket of got at times during the evening of Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Outdoor Ice-Cream Furniture A “Delight” to Customers in Cobourg
Owner of Harbourlight Delights, Bill Fisch relaxes in his new outdoor set-up that fits perfectly with the theme of
Vast Difference Between Cobourg and Port Hope Beaches On The Weekend
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyDQeUQTHYg There was a vast difference between the beaches in Cobourg and Port Hope on Saturday, June 5, 2021. While Victoria
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Video – Photo Gallery – 34th Annual Polar Plunge Raises Funds for Campbellford Memorial Hospital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5yy1gvZE-o The 34th annual Polar Plunge was held on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in support of Campbellford Memorial Hospital. Approximately $40,000
Breaking News – Video – Breaking News – OFM Unable to Determine Cause of Fatal Fire in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFnE2JTEY9U The Office of the Fire Marshal was unable to determine the cause of a fatal fire at a Northumberland
Cobourg Mayor Issues Statement Following Northumberland County Warden’s Statement
Friday, January 30, 2026 Statement from the Office of the Mayor I have never directly said or inferred ever the sentiments
Update – Video – Photo Gallery – Investigators Discover Body Found at Colborne Fire Scene
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvUu6WuQdjY A brother and sister stood waiting for any news after their mother was missing after fire engulfed the Northumberland County
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – At Least 20 People Displaced Following Apartment Fire in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peFOiCS_HBw Officials are still trying to account for everyone after a Northumberland County Housing Corporation apartment complex was destroyed by
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – 34th Annual Polar Plunge Raises Funds for Campbellford Memorial Hospital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5yy1gvZE-o The 34th annual Polar Plunge was held on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in support of Campbellford Memorial Hospital. Approximately $40,000
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – At Least 20 People Displaced Following Apartment Fire in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peFOiCS_HBw Officials are still trying to account for everyone after a Northumberland County Housing Corporation apartment complex was destroyed by
Video – Photo Gallery – Chilly Sunset Along the Lakeshore in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBYsaEqePA0 Cold warnings once again as the area goes into a deep freeze on Friday, January 30, 2026. Another beautiful sunset
Video – Snow Covered Hydrants in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXls1Q7-S4w With the amount of snow the area has been getting it’s inevitable that fire hydrants may not be visible
Video – Photo Gallery – It’s a True Canadian Winter As The Snow Just Keeps Coming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7QB_1trMZg It maybe wasn’t as bad as what it was predicted to be, but we still got slammed with another
- 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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West Northumberland Curling Club Member Competing at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Kristina (Adams) Brauch of the West Northumberland Curling Club is set to play for Team Newfoundland and Labrador at
Local Players in OHL U16 Showcase in Peterborough This Week
Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan will compete Tuesday and Wednesday at the Ontario Hockey League’s U16 Top Prospects Showcase
Current Competes at World Cross Country Running Championships, Signs Nike Contract
Kate Current, originally from Precious Corners just north of Cobourg, competed for Canada in the mixed relay at the
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