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Heroes Recognized For Their Role in Garden Hill Tragedy
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland An OPP ceremony last month in Orillia celebrated the valour of two responders at the scene
Peterborough Police Service – Incidents Include Officer Takes Down Man With Loaded Firearm and Animal Death Arrest (No Names Released)
Weapons Arrest A 24-year-old Peterborough man is facing a number of charges after an incident Monday night. At approximately 11:35pm on
Update – Quinte West OPP – Additional Charges Related to Murder
Additional charges have been laid in connection with a death in early January in Quinte West. On January 7, 2024,
Belleville Police Service – Incidents Include Dangerous Driving/Impaired Driving and Harassment Leads to Arrest (Name Released)
Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 76 calls for service over a 24-hour period beginning at
Quinte West OPP – Motorist Charged with Stunt and Impaired Driving (Name Released)
The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a driver with both stunt and impaired
Potentially Deadly Drug Paraphernalia Found Near Children’s School and in Playground in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTLtD_QGDIE A sign of the times with potentially deadly drug paraphernalia discarded near a school and playground in Cobourg. On Friday,
Video – Port Hope Police Launches Mental Health and Wellness Strategy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwCaVhdsRSU The Port Hope Police is proud to announce the implementation of its innovative Mental Health and Wellness Strategy, developed
Peterborough Police Service – Break and Enter Arrest, Break and Enter Suspects Sought (No Names Released)
Break and Enter Arrest A 43-year-old Peterborough woman is facing charges after an incident Monday. On April 1, 2024, officers were
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 – Road Users Continue to Choose Fines Over Buckling Up and Safe Driving
It was a busy Easter long weekend for the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) as they conducted a province-wide seatbelt
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Cobourg is “Pro-Sleep”
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland According to Cobourg's Chief Administrative Officer Tracey Vaughan, it was a single ill-chosen sentence about the
Exclusive – Town of Cobourg Approves Fire Chief Taking Emergency Vehicle Home to Timmins
(Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland presenting Fire Chief Ellard Beaven with 30-year Service Bar) Today’s Northumberland has confirmed as part of
Correspondence Regarding Town of Cobourg Emergency Council Meeting
The meeting is being held on Friday, December 12, 2025 at 4 p.m. to consider the following items: • In
Ontario Making It Easier for Youth in Northumberland County to Connect to Mental Health Services
New Youth Wellness Hub providing support closer to home The Ontario government is delivering on its commitment to make it faster
Northumberland County and Town of Cobourg continue working collaboratively to ensure safety and well-being of Warming Room visitors
The overnight winter Warming Room at 555 Courthouse Road, Cobourg, has now been open for two weeks, serving an
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Video – Photo Gallery – The 10th Annual Castleton Pet Parade Takes Over the Streets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2RqlTYAvgA The 10th annual Castleton Pet Parade took place on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The annual event lets owners bring out
Video – Fresh Blanket of Snow Illuminates Christmas Magic in Victoria Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKBx7K2ONuU With a fresh blanket of snow on Sunday, December 7, 2025, a number of people headed down to Victoria
Video – Tammies Jammies in Full Swing Thanks to Community Efforts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uWyJS_AGwI Tammies Jammies is in full swing this year marking the ninth year for the event. Port Hope Police Constable Tammie
Video – Photo Gallery – Beautiful Evening for a Parade in Warkworth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlt0eBGSvM4 The annual Warkworth Santa Claus Parade took place on Friday, December 5, 2025. It was a beautiful winters evening for
Photos of the Last Supermoon of the Year Over Cobourg
Last supermoon of the year over Cobourg and Victoria Hall on Thursday, December 4, 2025
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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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OJHL Prospect Series will have games in Cobourg and Feature Local Players
Rosters were announced recently for the Zach Hyman Ontario Junior Hockey League Prospect Series and feature a number of
Oshawa FireWolves of the NLL Sign Contract with Defenseman Kyle Rubisch
The Oshawa FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) have agreed to a one-year contract with defenseman Kyle Rubisch,
Video – Mayor Enjoys a Round of Disc Golf in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGuQoOGRDD8 Although he was beat by a rookie, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland enjoyed a round of disc golf in Cobourg
Panthers Snap Four-Game Losing Skid
After four straight losses to open the Provincial Junior Hockey League season, the Port Hope Panthers got their first
Back-To-Back Losses for Port Hope Panthers to Open PJHL Season
The Trent Hills Thunder scored three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the Port Hope Panthers 3-2