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Video – Waiting Patiently for Christmas Magic in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96V2dXWzfVo One youngster was waiting patiently as Parks Department staff worked to complete the Christmas Magic display in the Victoria
Northumberland County Hears About Garbage Budget
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland While combing for savings they hope will bring the Northumberland County tax increase for
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP – Five Arrests, 15 Charges Under Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Names Released)
In the fall of 2024, City of Kawartha Lakes Community Street Crime Unit (CKL CSCU) and Kawartha Lakes Police
Cutting Red Tape, Building Ontario
The proposed Cutting Red Tape, Building Ontario Act, 2024, part of Ontario’s Fall 2024 Red Tape Reduction Package, will help provide better
Northumberland County Continues to Try to Hold Down Tax Increase
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7/Today's Northumberland In struggles to hold down the 2025 county-tax increase, Northumberland County council will take one
Ontario Cracking Down on Immigration Scams
Province proposing fines and bans for bad actors exploiting newcomers The Ontario government will soon introduce legislation to crack down
Ontario Continuing to Support and Grow its Nursing Workforce
$500 million investment in specialized education and training for over 20,000 nurses will bolster health care workforce The Ontario government
Municipality of Port Hope Approval of Updated Property Standards By-Law
At its Council meeting on November 5, 2024, Municipality of Port Hope Council approved the updated Property Standards By-law,
Cobourg Police – Cobourg Man Charged with Shoplifting, Assault, Uttering Threats, Breach of Probation (No Name Released)
A 32-year-old Cobourg man is facing charges after police are called to a shoplifting incident on Tuesday afternoon. On Tuesday, November
Cobourg Police – Two People Charged with Impaired (No Names Released)
A Cobourg man and Grafton woman are facing impaired charges after police responded to a business on Tuesday night. On
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Video – Photo Gallery – Piping Down the Sun Coming to the End of the Season
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYtxGukToPA The summer tradition of “Piping Down the Sun” in Cobourg is quickly coming to an end. Piper David MacDiamid of
Video – Cobourg Police, Municipal Law Enforcement Launch Coordinated Push to ‘Restore Order’ in Public Spaces
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCKQs8hCZS8&t=2526s Cobourg Police are drawing a line in the sand. After years of dealing with the same people, the same problems
Cleveland Moves to Block Drug Campus of Care in Cobourg
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland is putting the brakes on any potential move to establish a Drug
Mosquito Traps in Lindsay Tested Positive for West Nile Virus
Residents reminded to protect themselves against mosquito bites by eliminating breeding sites. Lakelands Public Health is advising residents that ongoing
Video – Rain Brings Salmon—and Anglers—to Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChLl2GFSaaQ With a deluge of rain falling across the area in recent days, conditions are shaping up for the annual
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Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg, the Surfing Capital of Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljr_z2peP8g It seems Cobourg has become quite the destination for surfers whenever Lake Ontario decides to serve up some impressive
Video – Strong Winds Tear Sail as Three Men Battle Rough Conditions on Lake Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJynvo-vqzg Three men aboard a 28-foot sailboat were escorted to safety on Sunday afternoon after encountering severe conditions on Lake
Video – Excavator Strikes Hydro Pole, Sparks Grass Fire on Highland Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYp2HwatuWU Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services responded to a grass fire on Highland Drive Friday afternoon after an excavator
Video – Photo Gallery – YMCA Strong Kids Duathlon Brings More Than 115 Young Athletes to Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgzwaSj_Gjo&t=34s Centennial Pool was filled with energy, encouragement and plenty of smiles Thursday as more than 115 young athletes took
Video – Photo Gallery – 18-Year-Old Runs 550 Miles Around Lake Ontario to Help Kids Play Sports
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoXpnTkj4SQ&t=8s Adam Saltarelli is just 18 years old, but he is taking on a challenge that would be daunting for
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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 Earn Two OJHL Exhibition Victories Over Wellington Dukes
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Cougars returned to Ontario Junior Hockey League action this weekend with a pair of preseason
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Lawn Bowlers Battle for Provincial Ladies Novice Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAvnSR-PGTM Sixteen teams from across Ontario gathered at the Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club this weekend for the Ontario Ladies Novice
Jacob Hyatt Now Competing in Two National Lawn Bowling Championships this Month
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club member Jacob Hyatt has a busy schedule for high-level competition on the greens
Cobourg Kodiaks Clinch Major Series Lacrosse Playoff Spot
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Kodiaks are headed to the Major Series Lacrosse playoffs after rallying for a 7-5 victory
Cobourg Kodiaks Have Must-Win Game Saturday in Owen Sound
The Cobourg Kodiaks can earn their way into the Major Series Lacrosse playoffs with a win in their final