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Cobourg Police – Drug Search Warrant Executed in Cobourg Nets Over Six Ounces of Cocaine
The Cobourg Police Service has executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Search Warrant as part of an ongoing
Unwelcome Visitors Take Up Residence At Brighton Lawn Bowling and Croquet Club
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZtoM9sGxtQ&feature=youtu.be The Brighton Lawn Bowling and Croquet Club has a few unwelcome visitors taking up residence at the clubhouse. A family
OPP – Intelligence-Led Investigation Leads to Record Inland Seizure of Opium
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSaODicQUhA&feature=youtu.be Several individuals are facing numerous charges under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) as a result of an
Port Hope Family Has High-Flying COVID Project
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Marg Graham and Reed Chatterson are livening up life in their Port Hope neighbourhood with a
Updated Information – Tentative Repatriation for Fallen Canadian Soldiers Set to Take Place on Wednesday
File photo the first time the name "Highway of Heroes" was mentioned as three fallen soldiers were repatriated. Capt.
Driver Involved In Two Serious Collisions In Five Days In Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdBa32aQO-A&feature=youtu.be A Durham region man is facing charges following a collision in Port Hope on May 2, 2020. At approximately 11
Bear Seems Content With Port Hope – For How Long?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl_dMTdjlEs&feature=youtu.be It's still here and although people want it gone, they don't want it harmed. From Thursday until Saturday morning Port
Elusive Bear Still On the Loose In Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ro1toWK3svE&feature=youtu.be Port Hope’s unofficial mascot seems to be evading authorities as it roams throughout the town in darkness. Today’s Northumberland first
Exclusive – Bear Trap Set in Port Hope
File photo - OPP Photo of a bear trap commonly used by Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry to
Today’s Northumberland Captures Images/Video of Bear in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaEd_0nJDAQ&feature=youtu.be After two nights of bear sightings in Port Hope, Today’s Northumberland ventured out to see if it was possible
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Social Service Agencies Respond to Cobourg Mayor
In response to a public letter issued by Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland regarding the proposed Cobourg Parks Master Plan,
NHH Foundation Announces Most Successful Year to Date
A year of extraordinary generosity and community support made the 2025-26 fiscal year the most successful in the history
Lakelands Public Health Marks First Year of Operations Following Historic Merger
Lakelands Public Health marks its first year of operations following the historic merger of the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge
Northumberland County Council Approves Trailer Purchase for Warming Room
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Though questions remain about the warming room proposed for 2026-2027, Northumberland County councillors agreed at this
Celebrate Father’s Day Weekend with Free Fishing
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Fish for free across Ontario on June 20 and 21 This Father’s Day weekend, Ontario is inviting
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Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – Suspicious Fire at Former File Factory in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGaJ3adHi4A Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services responded to a suspicious fire at the former file factory on Cavan Street
Video – Photo Gallery – Thousands Attend North America’s Largest Historical Military Show at Canadian Tank Museum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6r4g189TDiQ The largest historical military show in North America drew thousands of visitors from around the world to Oshawa over
Video – Photo Gallery – Brighton Speedway: Racing Is a Way of Life for the Rinaldi Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiH46-vtIK8 Racing is more than a Saturday night event for the Rinaldi family — it's a way of life. As owners
Video – Photo Gallery – Five Hours with the Lawrence Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzBSeZ7ouhw Sometimes you don't intend to spend five hours working on a story — it just happens. Yesterday's event wasn't really
Video – Photo Gallery – Tall Ship St. Lawrence II Leaves Cobourg Harbour Heading for Hamilton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGwARJvrrZE The tall ship, St. Lawrence II bid farewell to Cobourg Harbour on Thursday, June 11, 2026 on its way
- 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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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
Municipality of Port Hope Receives $158,200 from Jays Care Foundation
At a Blue Jays watch party yesterday, Port Hope baseball fans, young athletes and community members received exciting news:
Video – Photo Gallery – Toronto Blue Jays Rally to Beat the Baltimore Orioles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-h87bX5jdU Over 41,000 people watched the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at the
Local Players Win Memorial Cup With Kitchener Rangers
(Pictured in graphic: Jared Woolley, top, Andrew MacNiel, bottom) Two Northumberland County hockey players are Memorial Cup champions after helping
Cobourg will still have junior A Cougars due to simultaneous OJHL franchise relocations
The Ontario Junior Hockey Hockey announced the simultaneous relocation of two member franchises Friday, including the Cobourg Cougars, ahead