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Year: 2024
Peterborough County OPP – Trent Hills Man Charged with Break and Enter, Failure to Comply, Obstruct Peace Officer (Name Released)
A report of a Break and Enter at a business in Asphodel-Norwood Township has led to the arrest of
Cobourg Resident Makes Top 20 List in Push-Up Challenge
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg resident Chris Dingman has made the top 20 fundraisers list in the Canadian Mental Health
Ontario Releases 2023–24 Third Quarter Finances
Despite economic challenges, Ontario is expected to see continued growth On Monday, February 12, 2024, the government released the 2023–24
Northumberland OPP – Suspect Charged Careless Use of Fire Arm, Assault, Mischief
(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) - Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged an
Video – Damage Estimated at $500,000 Following Fire in Brighton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLlqZ0vF3l4 Damage is estimated at $500,000 following a drive shed fire in Brighton on Monday, February 12, 2024. The two-storey drive
Video – Belleville Requests Assistance from Province Following State of Emergency Declaration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3OKiYsz678 The City of Belleville held a press conference on Monday, February 12, 2024 at City Hall. The conference was lead
Northumberland OPP – Roseneath Man Charged with Arson (Name Released)
As a result of an an investigation into a fire at a residence in Alderville on January 29, 2024,
Statement from Mayor Neil Ellis Regarding Downtown Belleville
I would like to take a moment to address some of the false narratives that have been circulating regarding
HKPR District Health Unit – Toxic Drug Supply Suspected in Nearby Community
WARNING: Toxic Drug Supply Suspected in Nearby Community The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit)
Haliburton Highlands OPP – Minden Man Wanted for Robbery, Aggravated Assault, Possession of Weapon (Name/Photo Included)
A warrant for arrest has been issued for 28-year-old Michael GUNN of Minden, for robbery using firearm, aggravated assault,
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Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – Firefighters Spend Nearly 10 Hours Battling Massive Straw Fire in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcw3MrCbul0 It was a long and exhausting day for firefighters after a massive straw fire broke out in the east
Ontario Rewards Peterborough With More Than $1.6 Million Through the Building Faster Fund
Funding rewards municipalities for progress toward housing starts The Ontario government is rewarding the City of Peterborough with $1,653,397 through
Rhinovirus Outbreak at Golden Plough Lodge Expands to Facility-Wide Status
(Today's Northumberland file photo) A Rhinovirus outbreak at Golden Plough Lodge has expanded beyond the McMillan Garden resident home area
Municipality of Port Hope Responds to Wildland Fire Smoke and Poor Air Quality
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Municipality of Port Hope is reminding residents that smoke from numerous wildland fires burning across
Road Line Painting Season Underway Across Northumberland County
(Northumberland County photo) Northumberland County and its local municipalities are beginning the annual road line painting program, an important seasonal
- Photo Galleries
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – Firefighters Spend Nearly 10 Hours Battling Massive Straw Fire in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcw3MrCbul0 It was a long and exhausting day for firefighters after a massive straw fire broke out in the east
Video – Photo Gallery – What a Scorcher of a Day!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5NUbMVT57s The word on everyone's lips throughout Tuesday, July 14, 2026, was simple: hot. With temperatures climbing above 30°C, anyone spending
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Ecology Garden Celebrates 30 Years with Community Tribute
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_2TJ5jOpCo Volunteers, community leaders and residents gathered Sunday afternoon to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Cobourg Ecology Garden, recognizing
Video – Wrong-Way Drivers Continue to Create Safety Concerns on One-Way Street in Downtown Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoPmX0b1mTI Motorists continuing to drive the wrong way on a one-way street in downtown Cobourg are creating an ongoing safety
Video – Photo Gallery – 30th Annual Lakeside Antique & Classic Car Show Draws Crowds While Supporting Ed’s House Hospice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xO5cUzixe0 More than 200 antique and classic vehicles filled Victoria Park on Saturday, July 11, as the 30th Annual Lakeside
- Crime
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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Local Players, Coach Part of New GMHL Team in Brighton
By Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League will have a second team in Northumberland County for
World-Class Achievement Recognized at Annual CDSHF Induction
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland A seventh contingent of star athletes has been inducted into the Cobourg and District Sports Hall
Marc Mercier’s Hockey Journey from Timmins to Toronto, Cobourg and Cambridge Too
By – David McPherson/Ontario Hockey Association COLLINGWOOD, ON – Ontario Hockey Association Chairman Marc Mercier and Ontario Junior Hockey League
Video – A Dream Come True for Cobourg Hockey Player Picked in the First Round of the OHL Draft
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq52lR02ATE What a week it has been for Cobourg's Lauchlan Whelan. The 15-year-old hockey standout is still trying to take it
Lauchlan Whelan Drafted by Windsor Spitfires
Cobourg’s Lauchlan Whelan was a first round pick Friday night at the 2026 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection draft