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Belleville Police – Incidents Include Suspect Charged with Indecent Act, Suspect Facing Weapons Charges (Names Released)
Indecent Act On April 30th at 1:02pm, Belleville Police Service responded to a business on North Front St. regarding a
Funeral Service for Northumberland OPP Sgt Brandon Malcolm
A police funeral service for Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Sergeant Brandon Malcolm, who tragically died in the line of
Video – Seems Wheelie Hard At Times To Keep Rims on in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgjTQoAklsA There were no injuries after a wheel came off a vehicle in Cobourg on Friday, May 1, 2025. At approximately
OPPA Posts Funeral Arrangements for Northumberland OPP Sgt. Brandon Malcolm
The Ontario Provincial Police Association has posted information regarding funeral arrangements for Northumberland OPP Sgt. Brandon Malcolm who tragically
Port Hope Police Cobourg Police – Drug Trafficking Investigation Leads to Charges (Names Released)
On April 30, 2026, as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation, members of the Cobourg Police Service and
Belleville Drug Warrant – Male Wanted for 1st-Degree Murder Arrested
On April 30th, the members of the Belleville Police Intelligence and Street Crime Unit, with the assistance of Belleville
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP – Fatal Collision Near Peterborough
Members of the City Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal collision on
Procession for Fallen Police Officer Tomorrow from Toronto To Oshawa
On Monday, April 27, 2026, shortly after 5:30 p.m., members of the Northumberland OPP responded to reports of a
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland OPP Honour’s the Memory of Sgt. Brandon Malcolm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FFnmc8AZ2g To honour the memory of Northumberland OPP Sgt. Brandon Malcolm, a condolence book has been set up for members
Update – More Information Released on Secondary Collision That Sent Three OPP Officers to Hospital
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a secondary collision involving two police vehicles in connection with the on-duty
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Transition House Speaker Pinpoints the Roots of Homelessness
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Two things are common to all communities experiencing a homelessness crisis – high rents and low
Town of Cobourg Updates Parking Regulations
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Town of Cobourg Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Office would like to inform all residents
Respiratory Outbreak Declared at Golden Plough Lodge Following Confirmed COVID-19 Case
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Golden Plough Lodge has issued a notice to residents, families and friends of people living
Celebrate a Locally Grown Northumberland Business This Spring for Your Chance to Win!
This spring, celebrate your favourite locally grown business for the chance to win! As spring blooms in Northumberland County,
HKLN Drug Strategy Hosts Regional Symposium to Discuss Opportunities for Collaboration on Substance Use
Two sessions will bring communities together to strengthen coordinated responses across the region (May 7, 2026) – The Haliburton, Kawartha
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Video – Photo Gallery – Stories of Fallen Officer Paint an Heroic Portrait
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbRwC-jCjv0 By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The heroic legacy left behind by Ontario Provincial Police Sgt. Brandon Malcolm was shared in loving
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Farmers Market Opens 2026 Season with Music, Tradition and Community Spirit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unkS-XhCmIM The Cobourg Farmers Market returned for another season on Saturday, May 2, 2026, bringing fresh energy, familiar faces, and
Video – Photo Gallery – OPP Golden Helmets Escort Fallen Officer to Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Zv66iGPrxg A procession escorting Northumberland OPP Sgt. Brandon Malcolm took place from Oshawa to Cobourg on Monday, May 4, 2026. Sgt.
Video – Photo Gallery -Family Tradition Continues at Castleton Fishing Derby Weekend
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXxMGJE6d8U The annual Castleton Sports Club Fishing Derby got underway on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Ryken’s Pond north of
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Sailboats Return to Water Despite Hail and High Winds at Spring Boat Lift-In
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuBk5qkT-ZY Spring arrives on Cobourg’s waterfront in a way that feels almost ceremonial—boats returning to the lake and another sailing
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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’s Clow, Whelan at OHL Futures Camp
(Quinte Red Devils graphic) Cobourg’s Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan are among 120 participants at the Ontario Hockey League’s Futures
Video – Photo Gallery – Grand Opening of The Dink Den Social Club/Pickleball in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50iIBjnVD2Y The fast-growing sport of pickleball has a brand-new home in Northumberland County. The Dink Den, Cobourg’s ONLY indoor pickleball club,
Local Players Win OHF U13 Championship with Quinte Red Devils
(Quinte Red Devils photo) Cobourg’s Kade Whelan and Port Hope’s William Beebe recently captured the Ontario Hockey Federation U13 AAA
Video – Photo Gallery – Friendly Rivalry on Ice at Port Hope Firefighters Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWxG-MiZ9k4 The sound of skates cutting across the ice and laughter from the benches filled the Jack Burger Sports Complex
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Win GMHL Russell Cup Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuZ6Lj9CWZs Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Stars shined as the top team in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League this