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No Injuries After Car Bursts Into Flames On Highway 401 Near Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fISeupuNRUc&feature=youtu.be Five people were unhurt after their car caught fire on Highway 401 west of Cobourg on Saturday, February 29,
Ontario Confirms New Positive Case of COVID-19
All Protocols Followed and Risk to Ontarians Remains Low On February 28, 2020, Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of
Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Announcing 2020 Inductees
The Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame will be announcing the 2020 inductees to the Cobourg and District
Breaking News – No Injuries After House Fire In Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jde8fWaNZbc&feature=youtu.be Damage is estimated in excess of $75,000 after a house fire in Cobourg on Friday, February 28, 2020. Firefighters were
Snow Squalls Make Traveling Difficult for Drivers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxlrmS9FWbo&feature=youtu.be Tow operators in the area were once again kept busy on Friday, February 28, 2020 after snow squalls made
Social Media Video Raises Ire Of Cobourg Police Chief
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSxEPKgHi10&feature=youtu.be A Cobourg woman’s social media video raising concerns about the Cobourg Police has raised the ire of the Chief. The
Amnesty International Visits Tyendinaga and Urges Prime Minister to Act on Reconciliation
File Photo/Pete Fisher/Today's Northumberland Amnesty International - Canada visited Tyendinaga shortly after a number of people were arrested on Monday,
Vehicles Slide Off Slippery Road South of Perrytown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tvgGhFRPRc&feature=youtu.be Emergency services responded to multiple vehicles that had gone off the road on County Road 10 just south of
Peterborough County OPP – Serious Collision Closes Highway 7
Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and emergency services were called to assist
Breaking News – Alderville First Nation Issues Statement on Support for Wet’suwet’en In Protecting Their Land
Alderville First Nation Chief Dave Mowat and Council have issued a statement declaring their full support for Wet'suwet'en. The statement
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Video – Officials Warn Public After Dead Birds Found at Cobourg Boat Launch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zU8n1d1-aEU Several dead birds (three ducks and one goose) were found near the boat launch in Cobourg Harbour around 7
Battle of the Badges Charity Hockey Night Returns in Cobourg
The Town of Cobourg is pleased to announce that the third annual Battle of the Badges charity hockey game
Supporting Local Food Innovation: BECN and OAFVC Launch Free Training Opportunities for Foodpreneurs
Are you growing a food or beverage business in Northumberland? Entrepreneurs can now access free food and beverage training
Rise and Thrive Director Granted Bail on Fraud, Drug Charges
A Hamilton Township woman charged with multiple fraud and drug-related offences has been released on bail following a hearing
Ontario Boosting Local Emergency Preparedness in Northumberland-Peterborough South
On Monday, the Hon. Jill Dunlop, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response joined David Piccini, MPP for Northumberland--Peterborough South
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Video – Photo Gallery – Ice Jams Up Ganaraska River in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qo0DCZ-1MU Ice has once again jammed the Ganaraska River in Port Hope, drawing attention from residents on Sunday, March 8,
Video – Photo Gallery – Chasing Waves at Sunset: Surfing Cobourg’s Shoreline
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feW95oBmpsM Three friends spent their Sunday (March 8, 2026) evening surfing on Lake Ontario in Cobourg, chasing the last light
Video – Photo Gallery – Fog Dominates Saturday’s Weather Across Cobourg and Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azi--D6IlV0 Fog was the defining feature of the weather across Cobourg, Port Hope and surrounding areas on Saturday, March 7. While
Video – Photo Gallery – WWII Veteran, Don Smoke Celebrates 100 Years of Knowledge and Love
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPK2wwcfc5Q By Cecilia Nasmith/Pete Fisher They're calling the celebration A Century of Knowledge and Love, as the community gathers on Feb.
Video – Photo Gallery – What A Difference A Day Makes in the Weather
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQWfBguitRw In less than 24-hours it looks like we’ve gone from above freezing temperatures with fog blanketing the area to
- 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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Quantrills and Canada advance to quarterfinals at World Baseball Classic
Port Hope native Cal Quantrill earned the win on the mound for Canada in a 7-2 victory over Cuba
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars One Win Away from Competing for GMHL Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7YjoNbfoDQ A 3-1 win Wednesday afternoon at the Keeler Centre in Colborne gave the Northumberland Stars a commanding lead in
St. Mary Thunder Capture Bronze at OFSAA Girls Volleyball Championship
(OFSAA photo) Cobourg’s St. Mary Catholic Secondary School senior girls Thunder volleyball team won bronze Wednesday afternoon as the three-day
Video – Photo Gallery – Season Comes To An End for Durham Hawks and Local Players
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvfUdYbVE7w Some familiar names suited up in senior A hockey this season for the Durham Hawks of the Northern Premier
New Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame has announced its first brother-and-sister inductees, five years