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Durham Regional Police – A 64-Year-Old Female has Died in Durham Region’s 10th Homicide of 2024
A 64-year-old female, identified as Sheila Hercules, has died after being assaulted by her son. On Sunday, December 1, 2024, at
Northumberland OPP – Investigation Leads to Arrest and Seizure of Firearms (Name Released)
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged an individual following an investigation involving
OPP And Other First Responders Response to Ongoing Snow Event Impacting Central Ontario
Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Central Region continue to provide an all-hands-on-deck response to the ongoing snow
Cobourg Police – Incidents Include Domestic Assault, Possession of Crystal Meth, Outstanding Warrants (No Names Released)
Cobourg Woman Charged with Spousal Assault A 30-year-old Cobourg woman is facing charges after police responded to a disturbance Wednesday
Northumberland OPP – Looking for Assistance to Identify Hit and Run Suspect
Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are asking for the public's assistance in identifying
Video – Cobourg Police – Police Looking for Assistance in Break and Enter Investigation
Police are looking to identify people involved in a break and enter an investigation. On Tuesday, November
Belleville Police Service – Incidents Include Collision and Fail to Remain After Vehicle Strikes Police Cruiser
Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 73 calls for service between 5:00 am on November 27,
Peterborough Police – Incidents Include Break and Enter Arrest, Impaired Arrest (No Names Released)
Break and Enter Arrest A 26-year-old Peterborough man is facing a break and enter charge after an incident early Wednesday
Northumberland OPP – Two People Charged Following Assault at Warkworth Institution
Another person has been charged in relation to an assault which occurred at Warkworth Institution that resulted in an
Cobourg Police – Warrant Apprehension and Bail Compliance Arrests
The Cobourg Police Service executed eight warrants held by the Service on Friday morning, arresting three individuals as part
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Firefighters Answer the Call — Now Ontario Will Help Pay the Bill
When the call comes in, firefighters don't get to decide whether it is worth responding. They roll. Fire trucks leave the
Video – Salmon Run Continues to Draw Crowds to Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYEAPoRnfUA The salmon are still running — and visitors are still coming to watch one of nature’s most spectacular annual
Blue Dot Northumberland Hosts Candidates on Vital Community Issues at Public Forums in Port Hope and Cobourg
Blue Dot Northumberland to Question Cobourg Council Candidates on Vital Community Issues at Public Forum Local environmental advocacy group, Blue
Municipality of Port Hope Invites Community to Renaming Ceremony Honouring Long-Time Councillor and Community Volunteer Jeff Lees
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxcaOUsc_IE The Municipality of Port Hope invites community members and members of the media to attend a special ceremony recognizing
Video – “Hurricane Yvan” Honoured With 30-Year Exemplary Service Medal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFC0PWSB1P0 There was plenty of pride, emotion and more than a few difficult moments to get through the words on
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Video – Salmon Run Continues to Draw Crowds to Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYEAPoRnfUA The salmon are still running — and visitors are still coming to watch one of nature’s most spectacular annual
Video – Photo Gallery – 52nd Applefest Draws Thousands to Brighton for Celebration of Harvest, Community and Local Pride
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZbbspc7niQ The apples may be at the heart of Applefest, but on Saturday it was the people, the community and
Video – Photo Gallery – Turkey Vultures Take Centre Stage as Port Hope Festival Draws Thousands
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vl-GKbBQWoI&t=2019s They came for the turkey vultures. They stayed for the music, the wildlife, the education — and, for more than
Video – A New Home for Northumberland’s History: County Archives and Museum Opens Its Doors in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0K6kd4RsC9Q&t=27s Northumberland County’s history has a new home — and it is a whole lot bigger, brighter and more welcoming. Located
Video – Photo Gallery – “Massacre In the Making: Suspect Dead After Gun Battle Outside Belleville Synagogue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rr609emUrKw (President of Sons of Jacob Synagogue, Norm Weddum looks through a bullet hole in a stained glass window of
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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 Edge Lindsay Muskies in Home Opener
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland It was a fresh start for the new Cobourg Cougars in front of their home fans Monday
Northumberland Jacks 16U Makes OBA Championship Tournament Debut
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland A group that began as house league baseball players four years ago, the Northumberland Jacks 16U team
Northumberland Jacks 15U Black Select Team Caps Memorable Season with Top-Eight OBA Finish
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Jacks 15U Black Select Team entered the Ontario Baseball Association championship tournament as one of
New-Look Cobourg Cougars Win OJHL Season Opener in Aurora
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Cougars opened the 2026-27 Ontario Junior Hockey League regular season Friday night with a 5-2
University Women’s Softball to be Showcased This Weekend in Cobourg
(Ontario University Softball graphic) Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Ontario University Softball is set to launch its 25th season as a league this