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Veteran Criminal Defence Lawyer States There Is A “Crisis In Policing in Ontario”
A criminal defence lawyer with over two-decades of experience states there is a "crisis in policing" in Ontario. Alan Richter
Cobourg Fire Department Holds Annual Ice Water Training and Rescue at Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXx2D11Gz4s Members of the Cobourg Fire Department held their annual ice water training at the Cobourg Harbour on Saturday, March
Cobourg Police Chief Presents Significant Figures to Police Services Board
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg Police Chief Paul VandeGraaf started out the March Cobourg Police Services Board meeting with a
Municipality of Port Hope Hosting In-Person Workshops to Gather Feedback on Waterfront and Riverwalk Master Plan
This spring, residents of Port Hope are invited to participate in workshops that are aimed at gathering feedback to
Northumberland – Peterborough South MP Visits Colborne Woman Offering His Assistance Bringing Her Family to Canada
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXzG1jyens8 Northumberland - Peterborough South MP Philip Lawrence visited a Colborne woman’s home to try and help her bring her
Update – Quinte West OPP – Five Men Killed in Collision Were Students from India
On Saturday March 12, 2022, at approximately 3:45 a.m. officers from the Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial
Breaking News – Quinte West OPP – Five People Killed in Collision on Highway 401 Near Trenton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5350RAGr2U Five people deceased and Highway 401 reopened On Saturday March 12, 2022, at approximately 3:45 a.m. officers from the Quinte
Ukrainian-Born Colborne Resident Pleads for Communities Help As She Tries To Get Her Family to Safety
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VHAwaJsUCw By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland It's too bad it took such a brutal invasion and so many deaths for the world
Acting Cobourg Fire Chief Moving Down The Road
A much loved member of the Cobourg Fire Department is moving down the road. Cobourg Fire Department Acting Chief Gene
Brighton Man Awarded Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers by Lieutenant Governor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-kKUUCVVAU A long-time serving Legion member was honoured by receiving the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers at his home in Brighton
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Video – Photo Gallery – Unveiling of National Memorial to the Fallen in Kingston
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkmA9fTa6hg A monument honouring fallen soldiers throughout Canada’s history was unveiled in Kingston on Saturday, November 1, 2025. The memorial kiosk
Update – CN Officials Say Trains Had “Mechanical Issues” in Colborne
A CN Rail spokesperson said that two trains had "mechanical issues in Colborne starting on Sunday, November 2, 2025. “At
Video – Photo Gallery – In My Opinion – Experiencing Game 7 From Outside the Rogers Centre
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZ9dGAmWvcw It just wasn’t in the cards for the Toronto Blue Jays this year. But taking the World Series to Game
Colborne Residents Advised of Freight Train “Mechanical Issue”
Northumberland OPP advise of a freight train that has a “mechanical issue” in Colborne. OPP were advised of the incident
Video – Alnwick/Haldimand Township Fire Department Responds to Fire in Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qq99GJ2wAg Alnwick/Haldiman Township Fire Department responded to a possible structure fire on County Road 2 in Grafton on Friday, October
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Video – Photo Gallery – Unveiling of National Memorial to the Fallen in Kingston
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkmA9fTa6hg A monument honouring fallen soldiers throughout Canada’s history was unveiled in Kingston on Saturday, November 1, 2025. The memorial kiosk
Video – Port Hope Man “Outraged” Over Halloween Decoration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UabMKE2QTk A Port Hope man said he’s “outraged” when he saw a Halloween decoration on his neighbours property. Jordan Knight was
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Police Hold Multi-Agency Scenario at High School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2esV8V3Xs8 Port Hope Police held a training session at Port Hope High School on Monday, October 27, 2025. Members of the
Video – Tense Moments on Highway 401 East of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6JmI72TGfk A few tense moments on Highway 401 east of Port Hope on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. At approximately 1 p.m.
Video – Blue Jays Watch Party in Port Hope for Game 2 of the World Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBGGdvSsnsg For anyone planning to watch the Blue Jays this Saturday, October 25, 2025 you’re welcome to join in on
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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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OJHL Prospect Series will have games in Cobourg and Feature Local Players
Rosters were announced recently for the Zach Hyman Ontario Junior Hockey League Prospect Series and feature a number of
Oshawa FireWolves of the NLL Sign Contract with Defenseman Kyle Rubisch
The Oshawa FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) have agreed to a one-year contract with defenseman Kyle Rubisch,
Video – Mayor Enjoys a Round of Disc Golf in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGuQoOGRDD8 Although he was beat by a rookie, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland enjoyed a round of disc golf in Cobourg
Panthers Snap Four-Game Losing Skid
After four straight losses to open the Provincial Junior Hockey League season, the Port Hope Panthers got their first
Back-To-Back Losses for Port Hope Panthers to Open PJHL Season
The Trent Hills Thunder scored three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the Port Hope Panthers 3-2