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Cobourg to conduct overnight snow removal downtown
Cobourg's Public Works Division will remove snow from downtown streets in the early hours of Friday, February 21. Work will begin at midnigh...
5h ago

Cobourg police warn against tampering with election signs
Cobourg police are reminding residents that removing, damaging, or vandalizing election signs is a criminal offence. With an election underw...
12h ago

Snowmobiler rescued from snow and ice on Rice Lake
A man was rescued by police after his snowmobile became stuck in deep snow and ice on Rice Lake on the evening of Feb. 17. Ontario Provincia...
12h ago

Cobourg man charged after wallet stolen from vehicle
A 32-year-old man from Cobourg is facing charges after police responded to a reported theft from a vehicle on Feb. 17. Officers were called ...
12h ago

Cobourg police focus on warrant apprehension and bail compliance
Cobourg police say warrant apprehension and bail compliance remain a top priority in 2025. Between January 13 and January 31, officers repor...
12h ago

Candidates debate business and economic policies at Port Hope forum
Candidates from all four parties with a seat in the House of Commons were invited, and three were represented at the Port Hope Lions Club on...
19h ago

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Meet Ontario Party candidate Florian Bors
Florian Bors is the Ontario Party candidate running for MPP of Northumberland Peterborough South. He sees the cost of living, healthcare and...
Feb 19, 2025

Charges laid after tractor-trailer collides with parked fire truck on Hwy. 401: Northumberland OPP
A 58-year-old Markham man is facing charges after a tractor-trailer allegedly collided with a parked fire truck on Hwy. 401 in Alnwick/Haldi...
Feb 19, 2025

High-speed rail plan unveiled: Toronto-Quebec City Corridor to include Peterborough stop
The plan for a high-speed rail network in the Toronto-Quebec City corridor, including a stop in Peterborough, is finally coming to fruition....
Feb 19, 2025

PRHC seeks board members to help shape regional healthcare
The Peterborough Regional Health Centre is inviting applications for its Board of Directors, seeking individuals with strong professional sk...
Feb 19, 2025

Most Ontarians say health care has worsened in past year, Ipsos poll finds
A majority of Ontarians believe the province's health care system has deteriorated over the past year, according to a new Ipsos poll conduct...
Feb 19, 2025

RTOERO urges voters to prioritise seniors' issues in Ontario election
RTOERO has launched its Vibrant Voices campaign, encouraging Ontarians to prioritise seniors' issues in the upcoming election. The campaign ...
Feb 19, 2025

Elections Ontario clarifies voter information card process amid social media confusion
Elections Ontario is reminding residents to watch for their voter information cards this week ahead of the Feb. 27 provincial election. The ...
Feb 19, 2025

Northumberland OPP investigate weekend incidents in Cramahe and Clarington
Northumberland OPP are investigating two incidents reported over the weekend, including a dispute in Cramahe and an impaired driving case in...
Feb 19, 2025

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Meet New Blue candidate Joshua Chalhoub
Joshua Chalhoub is the New Blue Party of Ontario candidate running for MPP of Northumberland Peterborough South. For Chalhoub, the biggest i...
Feb 18, 2025

White-out conditions on Burnham Street: Two separate collisions impacting traffic
Northumberland OPP, Hamilton Fire Department and EMS are on scene at a collision on Burnham Street, just north of Cobourg. OPP say no injuri...
Feb 18, 2025

Looking to cast your vote early in the provincial election? Here's what you need to know
Six provincial election candidates are vying for your votes in Northumberland-Peterborough South. Your candidates include incumbent David Pi...
Feb 18, 2025

Many Canadians are changing vacation plans in the wake of tariffs
The Canadian travel industry is one of many starting to see the effects of a Donald Trump Presidency, including the threat of tariffs. Accor...
Feb 18, 2025

Cobourg to hold public meeting on zoning change for 117 Durham Street
The Town of Cobourg will hold a public meeting on February 25 to discuss a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for 117 Durham Street. The prope...
Feb 18, 2025

The Northumberland 48
Here's what's going on in Northumberland County over the next 48 hours. STUFF TO DO Today: Library Chess Club - Cobourg Library Tuesdays - 4...
Feb 18, 2025

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Meet Green Party candidate Maxwell Groves
For Green Party candidate Maxwell Groves, healthcare, transit and housing are key priorities he sees facing the residents of Northumberland ...
Feb 17, 2025

Coverage update for February 17th
Our team at My Broadcasting Corporation hopes you have an amazing Family Day. Please note that our News Department is off on Monday, Februar...
Feb 17, 2025

Community fund opens to support rural mental health education
The Do More Agriculture Foundation has launched the 2025 Community Fund to support mental health education in rural communities across Canad...
Feb 17, 2025

Port Hope recreation facilities closing early due to winter storm
Recreation facilities in Port Hope will close early Sunday due to inclement weather. The Jack Burger Sports Complex will close at 5 p.m. All...
Feb 16, 2025

OJHL cancels Cobourg Cougars vs. Markham Royals game, reschedule date TBD
The OJHL has cancelled the game between the Cobourg Cougars and Markham Royals scheduled for the evening of Sunday, Feb. 16. There is no wor...
Feb 16, 2025

UPDATE: Crash shuts down Hwy. 401 WB in Alnwick/Haldimand
UPDATE: 9:40 a.m. Northumberland OPP says the tractor-trailer has been removed from the highway, and the highway is anticipated to reopen so...
Feb 16, 2025

YMCA Northumberland honours staff and volunteers at 'Shine Your Light' event
YMCA Northumberland hosted its annual "Shine Your Light" Staff and Volunteer Appreciation Celebration on Feb. 8 at the Keeler Cent...
Feb 16, 2025

Play to win with Northumberland EarlyON: 'Family Fun Bingo' is back
Northumberland County says its EarlyON family bingo-inspired fun is making a comeback. "We're very excited to bring back our 'Family Fu...
Feb 16, 2025

'Not a game we want to play': Belleville, Quinte West among 'most tariff-vulnerable cities'
Area chamber leaders are weighing in on tariff concerns - calling this the most urgent threat facing Canadian and American businesses today ...
Feb 15, 2025

What's Open/Closed on Family Day
Cobourg Municipal Closures on February 17th include: Victoria Hall (55 King Street West): Building is open from 12-4 p.m. All municipal offi...
Feb 15, 2025