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Surfers Take to the Waters of Lake Ontario on Thanksgiving
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zx3hLgc3vK4 A number of surfers and hydrofoilers took to the waters of Lake Ontario on Thanksgiving (October 9, 2023). Conditions were
Fall Colours of Northumberland County
There is nothing more beautiful than the Fall colours of Northumberland County. This year seemed like it was a particularly
Hydrofoiler Gets Some “Air” Thanks to Strong Winds Along the Lakeshore
High winds along Lake Ontario made for some fun times on a hydrofoil in Cobourg Harbour. On Tuesday, September 26,
Salmon Run Will Bring the Anglers To Port Hope This Weekend
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHz0h1zN6Kc It should be a busy weekend in Port Hope with a number of activities taking place along with nice
High Winds Drag Anchor and Sailboat Across Cobourg Harbour Basin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvg9EYiCbBE There were a few tense moments for one boat owner as high winds dragged his anchor, and sailboat across
Cobourg Sandcastle Festival Is Back!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXoW7-C_q00 The weather didn’t cooperate, but after a three year hiatus, it was great to have the Cobourg Sandcastle Festival
Cobourg Resident Says Powered Hydro-Foil Is Great Fun and Leaves No Carbon Footprint
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lhhq4xOmR2U Local resident took his powered hydro-foil for a spin around the Cobourg Harbour on Saturday evening. Mike Jakic launched the
Busy Weekend Along the Waterfront in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcmZsc_fIZQ The beach was packed and for the most part it was glorious weather for the weekend of August 4-6,
Ice Cream Cops Patrolling The Streets of Cobourg
Two Cobourg Police officers enjoy ice cream on a hot day in Cobourg. The officers were on their Segways patrolling
Busy Days at Victoria Beach in Cobourg
Victoria Beach in Cobourg was the busiest it’s been this summer for people flocking to enjoy the sun, sand
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Video – Cobourg Fire Department Responds to Smell of Smoke in Building
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeFK8YxKW0w Cobourg Fire Department responded to downtown Cobourg for the smell of natural gas on Thursday, November 13, 2025. At approximately
Video – Tammies Jammies Kicks Off the Season at Ganaraska Financial in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2h-00Ce-5g The ninth annual Tammies Jammies kicked off at Ganaraska Financial Credit Union in Port Hope on Thursday, November 13,
Video – Habitat for Humanity Northumberland Dedicates Home to Cobourg Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc92XmwRyCQ On Thursday November 13th, 2025, Habitat for Humanity Northumberland board members, volunteers and staff joined community members, neighbours, and
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg is Putting the Magic in Christmas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owki8jfjXts A flurry of activities are taking place throughout Cobourg as town staff are putting the magic in Christmas. Manager of
Ontario Launching Road Safety Initiatives Fund
Province supporting proven traffic-calming measures in school zones and community safety zones while keeping costs down for drivers The Ontario
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Video – Habitat for Humanity Northumberland Dedicates Home to Cobourg Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc92XmwRyCQ On Thursday November 13th, 2025, Habitat for Humanity Northumberland board members, volunteers and staff joined community members, neighbours, and
Video – Cobourg Celebrates Completion of Elevated Tank and Booster Pumping Station
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13vk007LRjI $3.6 million investment from Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program’s (ICIP) Green Infrastructure Stream The Town of Cobourg and Lakefront Utilities Services
Video – Photo Gallery – Remembrance Services Held at the Port Hope Cenotaph
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IojLQj_N3QY In a moving ceremony, Remembrance day services were held at the Port Hope cenotaph on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. The
Video – Photo Gallery – Alderville Remembrance Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKqeXhI5aQs The Alderville First Nation Remembrance Service took place on Sunday, November 9, 2025. With snow blowing across the roadway carried
Video – Multi-Vehicle Collision Closes Highway 401 East of Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9bP9tu4W5M A busy day for emergency services dealing with numerous collision around Northumberland County on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Two people
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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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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
Panthers Snap Four-Game Losing Skid
After four straight losses to open the Provincial Junior Hockey League season, the Port Hope Panthers got their first
Back-To-Back Losses for Port Hope Panthers to Open PJHL Season
The Trent Hills Thunder scored three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the Port Hope Panthers 3-2