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Statement by the Durham Regional Police Service Board – Misconduct Investigation into Deputy Chief
On February 25, 2026, the Durham Regional Police Service Board became aware of alleged misconduct by a Deputy Chief.
Cobourg Police – Threat Investigation at Local Elementary School
The Cobourg Police Service confirms there is no threat to public safety following an investigation into alleged threats referencing
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP – Numerous Drivers Facing Impaired Driving Charges (Names Released)
The City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continues to take impaired drivers off area
Cobourg Police – Belleville Man Charged with Shoplifting (No Name Released)
A Belleville man is facing charges after police responded to a shoplifting incident. On February 24, 2026, at approximately 4:15
Exclusive – Video – “A Broken Record Humming in the Background”: Inside Amy Arthur’s Fight for Recognition — And a Tribunal Win Over Cobourg Police
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvDPyIL8lP8 For years, Amy Arthur described her chronic back pain the same way: not as a defining injury, but as
Cobourg Police – Cobourg Woman Charged with Impaired, Cobourg Man Charged Fail to Comply (No Names Released)
Traffic stop early Sunday morning leads to impaired charges. On February 22, 2026, at approximately 2:00 a.m., police on general
Cobourg Police Service Board Provides Update on Chief of Police Recruitment
The Cobourg Police Service Board provided an update this morning at its regular Board meeting on the ongoing recruitment
Job Posting Is Up for VandeGraaf Successor
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The job posting is now up to recruit the Cobourg Police Service's 14th Chief, Vice-Chair Sean
Cobourg Police Chief Reports on Recent Drug Seizure
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The monthly Chief's Report at Tuesday's meeting of the Cobourg Police Services Board
Peterborough County OPP – Intimate Partner Violence Incident Leads to Attempted Murder Charge
The Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a residence in Peterborough County for
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Campbellford Memorial Hospital Redevelopment Planning Takes a Major Step Forward
Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) is advancing its redevelopment journey with the development of a comprehensive Clinical Services Plan and
Brighton’s Applefest Wins a 2026 Top 100 Award by Festival and Events Ontario
Brighton’s Applefest has once again been recognized by Festival and Events Ontario (FEO) as one of the Top 100
Another Strong Mayor Power Unveiled at Cobourg Council
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland It was during a marathon seven-hour meeting of Cobourg council Wednesday that a
New Medical Clinic Planned for Ontario Street in Cobourg
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council heard this week of a new medical clinic and dispensing pharmacy at 628 Ontario
Cobourg Council Hears Plans for Daytime Warming Room
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Though Treasurer Adam Giddings said that the proposed daytime warming room on D'Arcy Street in Cobourg
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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
Video – Photo Gallery – Families Enjoy Canada’s Sport at the 2026 Castleton Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkOmkvwhOgA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5GWSjG5Y9M Nearly 30 teams from across southern Ontario took part in the annual four-on-four pond hockey tournament at the Castleton
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services Recertify Ice Water Training
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jI0GBz8dKko Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services were along the shore of Lake Ontario on Sunday, February 15, 2026 performing
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Fire Department Training in Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vptnRI9eOGs Members of the Cobourg Fire Department spent Saturday (February 14, 2026) morning ice water rescue training in Cobourg Harbour. Acting
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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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Video – Photo Gallery – Families Enjoy Canada’s Sport at the 2026 Castleton Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkOmkvwhOgA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5GWSjG5Y9M Nearly 30 teams from across southern Ontario took part in the annual four-on-four pond hockey tournament at the Castleton
Video – Photo Gallery – Brighton Native Hallie Clarke Places 19th in Women’s Skeleton Racing at Winter Olympics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhUQTHE01hc Brighton native Hallie Clarke continued to improve and saved her best slide for last in her Winter Olympics debut
Northumberland Breakers Undertow 16U Girls Volleyball Wins Gold
The Northumberland Breakers Undertow 16U girls volleyball team captured the gold medal on Sunday, February 8, 2026, with an
Video – Port Hope Panthers Beat Trent Hills Thunder in PJHL Action
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGgeTMsiSl4 It was Emergency Services Night as the Port Hope Panthers beat Trent Hills Thunder in PJHL action at the
Video – Still Room for Teams at the Upcoming 2026 Castleton Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fxq89xEGLbk A perfect winters evening at the Castleton Sports Club on Friday, February 7, 2026. With snow falling and the lights