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Category: Police Blotter
Cobourg Police – Two Cobourg Residents Charged with Possession and Fail to Provide Necessities of Life
Two Cobourg residents are facing charges as a result of proactive drug enforcement in the Town of Cobourg. On November
Video – Excavator Strikes Hydro Line on Bruton Street in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6a3fBbvJuRI There were no injuries after an excavator struck a hydro line in Port Hope on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Shortly
Cobourg Police – Incidents Include Carry Concealed Weapon, Breach, Possession, Trespass at Night (No Names Released)
Carry Concealed Weapon, Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, Fail to Comply A 45-year-old Cobourg man is facing charges after
Peterborough Police – Incidents Include Break and Enter, Assault, Impaired Charge (No Names Released)
Impaired Arrest A 34-year-old Peterborough man is facing impaired charges after an incident early Saturday morning. At approximately 4:05am on October
Belleville Police – Driver Charged with Impaired Following Collision (Name Released)
On November 2, 2026, at 5:22 p.m., Belleville Police responded to the area of Sidney Street and Bridge Street
Quinte West OPP – Suspected Arrested Following Extensive Search (No Name Released)
Members of the Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), assisted by the Emergency Response Team (ERT),
Port Hope Police – Port Hope Woman Charged with Impaired Driving (No Name Released)
On October 30, 2026, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Port Hope Police received a report from the OPP of a
Quinte West OPP – Driver Charged with Impaired Driving During RIDE Program (Name Released)
A RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) program conducted by the Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)
Belleville Police – Numerous People Charged Relating to Drug Arrests (Names Released)
On October 30, 2026, members of the Belleville Police Service Drugs, Intelligence and Street Crime Unit executed Controlled Drugs
Cobourg Police – Incidents Include Driver Charged Following Collision, Vehicle Entries, Driver Charged with Impaired (No Name Released)
Driver Charged Following Collision A driver has been charged following a two-vehicle collision in Cobourg. On October 28, 2026, at approximately
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Death of Inmate from Warkworth Institution
(Today's Northumberland file photo) On November 12, 2026, an inmate from Warkworth Institution died while in our custody. The individual’s
Cease of Admissions Order Issued Against New Golden Plough Lodge
The Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care has issued a Cease of Admissions order against the newly opened Golden Plough
Peterborough County Disappointed by Paramedic Strike Notice and Remains Committed to Reaching an Agreement
CUPE Local 4911 has served notice that Peterborough County paramedics will go on strike starting at 6:00 a.m. on
33rd Annual Light Up a Life Campaign Launches Across Northumberland
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) Foundation’s 33rd annual Light Up a Life fundraising campaign launches this week, with appeal letters
Update on Cobourg Municipal Parking Lots
Second Street Parking Lot becomes private effective November 15 The Town of Cobourg is advising community members of an upcoming
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Video – Photo Gallery – Parks Canada Undertaking a Major Rehabilitation of Peterborough Canal Dams and Lift Lock
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HKZSrslxDU A major rehabilitation project is underway for the canal dams and the historic Peterborough Lift Lock as Parks Canada
Video – Photo Gallery – Canton Remembrance Day Service Honours Those Who Served and Sacrificed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR1W6zsaszc A Remembrance Day service in Canton brought members of the community together on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, to honour
Video – Photo Gallery – More Than 500 Gather in Cobourg to Remember and Honour Those Who Served
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZTDhjwzrjA More than 500 people gathered in Victoria Park in Cobourg on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, to honour the men
Exclusive – Northumberland County CAO Letter to Cobourg Mayor Raises Questions About Operations at 310 Division Street
(Photos from public meeting at Trinity United Church on November 5, 2026) Today’s Northumberland seeks confirmation of authenticity of letter
Video – Photo Gallery – Alderville First Nation Honours Veterans at Annual Armistice Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFx6ku9EzjI Veterans, community members, dignitaries and representatives from across the region gathered Sunday, November 8, 2026, as Alderville First Nation
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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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Strong Starts Continue for Northumberland’s GMHL teams
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Northumberland County’s teams continue to make an early-season statement in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League,
Cobourg Cougars Winning Streak Extends to Nine Games
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Cougars earned back-to-back victories Sunday and Monday over the Toronto Warriors to extend their Ontario
Cougars Rally to Defeat Toronto Warriors on the Road
Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg Cougars overcame a two-goal deficit in the first period to defeat the host Toronto Warriors
Video – Photo Gallery – Whelan Enjoys Special Homecoming as Windsor Spitfires Defeat Peterborough Petes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqon0q5FhmA For 16-year-old Lauchlan Whelan, Thursday night was about as close to playing in his hometown arena as he could
West Northumberland U15 BB Wild win host Halloween Havoc tournament
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The West Northumberland Wild U15 BB team captured the division championship at its host Halloween Havoc tournament