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Two Suspects Charged with First Degree Murder of OPP Officer
Two Individuals Charged with First Degree Murder (HAGERSVILLE, ON) - Two people have been charged in connection with the murder
What Went Wrong With VIA Rail Train 55?
Passengers and the Cobourg Police Chief would like to know what went wrong with VIA Rail Train 55. The VIA
OPP Officer Shot and Killed Near Hagersville
Two Individuals in Custody (HAGERSVILLE, ON) - The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is mourning the death of a member of
Clean-Up Continues on Derailment in Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTvLF_1RnqA Work continues on a CN Rail derailment that happened on December 24, 2022 in Grafton. A switch malfunctioned just east
Mama Took Care of Her New Family of 20 at Christmas in Cramahe Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Bw1Nf9fnMk A Cramahe Township couple had a few more people than they bargained for at Christmas. Twenty more people than they
Exclusive – Port Hope Man Comes to the Rescue for Over 200 People Stuck On Train
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrW6YydskoI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdF-sxRIQM0 A Port Hope man vows he will never step foot on a VIA Rail train again. This comes after what
Cramahe Township Took Care of Hundreds of People Stranded by the Severe Storm On Christmas Eve
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeDjzQslpqw "It doesn’t matter what the situation is - we come together and get it done." Those were the words of
Severe Winter Storm Batters Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXTWM0ajRZw Take a deep breath - it’s not over yet. The damage from the storm of 2022 won’t be calculated until
Community Comes Through for Tammies Jammies and Queenies Bake Shop Toy Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiIO5_FdFZk Through the generosity of the community, Tammies Jammies and the 11th annual Queenies Bake Shop Toy Drive received a
Cobourg Council – Cobourg May House Sleeping-Cabin Pilot Project
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland A half-dozen members of the Northumberland Sleeping Cabin Coalition convinced Cobourg council this week to look
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Brighton Councillor Bobbi Wright Announces Bid for Mayor
Brighton Councillor Bobbi Wright has officially entered the race to become the Municipality of Brighton's next mayor, announcing she
OPP Airplane Enforcement Program Takes Flight Over Civic Holiday Weekend
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is committed to saving lives and preventing serious injuries on Ontario's highways. As part
In My Opinion – Enforcement Is a Start — But It Isn’t the Solution
The increased enforcement in Cobourg's parks and surrounding areas over the past few weeks is a positive and welcome
Video – Photo Gallery – A Perfect Summer Evening Along Cobourg’s Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj5errRFCT4 There are summer evenings that seem to capture everything people love about Cobourg, and Wednesday, July 30, 2026, was
Cobourg Rotary Set to Fire Up the Grill for the 18th Annual Ribfest and Music Festival
Get ready for the smell of slow-smoked ribs, the sound of live music, and a weekend packed with family
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Video – Photo Gallery – A Perfect Summer Evening Along Cobourg’s Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj5errRFCT4 There are summer evenings that seem to capture everything people love about Cobourg, and Wednesday, July 30, 2026, was
Video – “We’re Going to Be More Proactive”: Six Weeks Into the Job, Cobourg Police Chief Chris Leather Talks Priorities, Public Safety and the Future
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIY0CNHHH_c When Chris Leather accepted the position as Chief of the Cobourg Police Service, he knew he was stepping into
Video – Cobourg Police Welcomes Return of K-9 Unit After More Than 20 Years
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKxi9_Ly3UY The Cobourg Police Service has officially welcomed back its K-9 unit, marking the return of a specialized policing resource
Video – Photo Gallery – Calder Cup Champion Blake Smith Brings Hockey’s Historic Trophy Home to Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNVQbuAlmI8 For Blake Smith, lifting the Calder Cup in his rookie professional season was a dream come true. But bringing
In My Opinion: A Cobourg Sunset and Life’s Greatest Lesson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xj0AAEEDGI4 There are some things in life that never lose their magic. For me, it's watching the sun disappear beyond Lake
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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 Kodiaks Have Must-Win Game Saturday in Owen Sound
The Cobourg Kodiaks can earn their way into the Major Series Lacrosse playoffs with a win in their final
Jacob Hyatt Heading to National Lawn Bowling Championship
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Becoming a provincial champion was years in the making for Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club member Jacob Hyatt. The
New Cougars Coach Derek Smith Wants to Restore Team’s Standing in League and Community
(Derek Smith, left, and Ryan Ramsay, right, pictured in this Cobourg Cougars graphic) Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Derek Smith has coached against
Video – Photo Gallery – Calder Cup Champion Blake Smith Brings Hockey’s Historic Trophy Home to Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNVQbuAlmI8 For Blake Smith, lifting the Calder Cup in his rookie professional season was a dream come true. But bringing
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