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Year: 2024
Peterborough Police – Peterborough Male Facing Firearms Charges
A 17-year-old Peterborough male is facing multiple charges after an incident Tuesday night. At approximately 10:30pm on October 22, 2024,
Cobourg Police – Cobourg Man Charged with Assault with a Weapon, Uttering Threats (Name Released)
A 55-year-old Cobourg man is facing assault charges after police respond to a disturbance Wednesday morning. On Wednesday, October 23,
Video – Person Taken to Hospital After Collision with Vehicle in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5HWiF4cibQ One person was taken to hospital with unknown injuries after a collision with a vehicle on Tuesday, October 22,
Town of Cobourg Letter to Northumberland County Denying ECE Exemption Request
Today's Northumberland has received a copy of the e-mail sent to Northumberland County by Municipal Clerk Brent Larmer from
Video – A Number of Vehicles Placed “Out of Service” Following Joint Service Enforcement
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3bMWcxRgLs A joint effort by Northumberland OPP, Port Hope Police and Ministry of Transportation Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspector yielded five
Santa Claus Coming to Brighton
Bundle up and get ready for some holiday cheer as the community comes together for the Brighton Santa Claus
Building Fees and Charges Amended for Alnwick/Haldimand Township
TAKE NOTICE that the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand will hold a Public Meeting to consider the passing of a by-law
Cobourg Police – Cobourg Man Charged with Assault Cause Bodily Harm (Name Released)
A 41-year-old Cobourg man is facing charges after an assault investigation. On Sunday, June 23rd, 2024, police were called to
A Month After Pharmacy Break-In Cobourg Police Issue Release
A month after a break and enter at a pharmacy, Cobourg Police have issued a release asking for the
Town of Cobourg Draft 2025 Budget Available for Review
Detailed budget presentations to begin October 29th The Town of Cobourg would like to inform residents that the draft 2025
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Video – Photo Gallery – Wind, Water and Waves Put on a Show Along Cobourg’s Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Is513bBIi74 Wind, water and waves defined the day in Cobourg on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Strong north winds whipped Lake Ontario
Video – Wife of Cobourg Native Facing Extradition Pleads for Canadian Government to Intervene
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-ke_iI9iC8 The wife of a Cobourg native imprisoned in the United Arab Emirates is pleading with the Canadian government to
Canadian Tire Cobourg Raises $10,500 for Jumpstart, Awards Barbecue Prize
General Manager Matt Espey and Store Manager Brayden Shroer of Canadian Tire Cobourg presented Carson with a brand-new barbecue
Video – Canada Child Benefit Payments Increase for 2026-27, Bringing More Support to Families
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kq-8guxM-5w Millions of Canadian families are receiving a boost to their household budgets as increased Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payments
Cobourg Summer Council Meeting on July 22, 2026 to Begin at 1 p.m.
The Town of Cobourg Legislative Services Division would like to remind residents the Summer Council Meeting on Wednesday, July
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Video – Photo Gallery – Wind, Water and Waves Put on a Show Along Cobourg’s Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Is513bBIi74 Wind, water and waves defined the day in Cobourg on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Strong north winds whipped Lake Ontario
Video – Photo Gallery – St. Lawrence II: A Tall Ship Built for Adventure, Teamwork and Discovery
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3AJXr3xOMY The sight of a tall ship sailing into Cobourg Harbour is always a welcome one. The St. Lawrence II stopped
Video – Photo Gallery – Grafton Legion Celebrates Royal Canadian Legion’s 100th Anniversary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJbn5RMlA9Y The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 580 in Grafton welcomed members of the community on Friday, July 17, to celebrate
Video – Photo Gallery – Firefighters Spend Second Day Extinguishing Stubborn Straw Fire Near Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dUJJPJJef8 Firefighters from the Cobourg Fire Department and Hamilton Township Fire Department spent most of Friday, July 17, extinguishing persistent
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
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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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Video – Soccer Fans Turn Pickup Truck into Outdoor Viewing Party in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhpBaIX8LTo A day at the beach in Cobourg didn't stop one group of friends and family from catching one of
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