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Update – Transport Driver Charged Under the Highway Traffic Act After Hitting Firetruck
On February 16, 2025, at around 5:20 a.m. OPP were already on the scene of a collision on Highway
Video – A Perfect Day for the Castleton Cup Pond Hockey Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhYIWRRpZYc It was the perfect Canadian winters day for the annual Castleton Cup Pond Hockey Tournament on Monday, February 17,
Video – Wheels of Transport Catch Fire Shutting Down Highway 401
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9fb_fpJ0lU The westbound lanes of Highway 401 were shut down west of Colborne after the rear wheels of a commercial
Video – Confusion Over EDR Causes Traffic Congestion in Hamilton Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajRWxBa007Y It's not the first time a road in Hamilton Township was closed because motorists don't follow Emergency Detour Routes
Video – Fire Chief Pleads with Transport Drivers to Slow Down After Fire Truck Struck On Highway 401
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APi3eVswtOI The Fire Chief of Alnwick/Haldimand Township is pleading with transport drivers to slow down after a firetruck was struck
Video – Northumberland-Peterborough South Liberal Candidate Says After Six Years It’s Time For A Change
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2x_fKiUnCMk Liberal candidate Dorothy Noronha said she’s running to be the next Member of Provincial Parliament for Northumberland-Peterborough South because
Update to Cobourg Tax Bill Payment Cycle
The Town of Cobourg would like to advise residents of changes to the payment cycle for Town of Cobourg
Update – Cobourg Police State Suspicious Package was Rechargeable Battery Pack
Emergency services have released more information concerning a “suspicious package” at the Cobourg Community Centre on Wednesday, February 13,
Free Fishing this Family Day Weekend
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Ontario Offering Free Fishing February 15 to 17 This upcoming Family Day weekend, families can fish for free
OPP – Avoid Unnecessary Travel, Be Prepared If You Must be On The Road
(Today's Northumberland file photo) With a major snowstorm moving in tonight, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region wants drivers
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Video – So Far Only Minor Issues with the Freezing Rain in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLkoYDLZ54E So far, for the most part, so good. The freezing rain has hit the Northumberland County area, but so far,
Video – Despite the Weather Anglers Getting Their Last Casts In Before the Seasons Over
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrfeofRHcns A number of anglers braved the rainy, chilly weather on Sunday, December 28, 2025 along the Ganaraska River in
Video – Freezing Rain Arrives in the Northumberland County Area
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMRRSgFaiQA The expected freezing rain arrived into the area of Northumberland County shortly after 1 p.m. on Sunday, December 28,
Breaking News – Video – Robbery, Bomb Threat at Home Depot in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqem1VFiRNc Emergency services attended Home Depot on Sunday, December 28, 2025 after a reported bomb threat in the store. Cobourg Police
Video – Water Leak at Loyalist College Campus in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7c0bw4KO2k Port Hope Police along with Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services attended the Loyalist College Campus located on Pine
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Video – Photo Gallery – Special Guests Brought In for St. Peter’s Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXFjjyYkBOI There were a few extra guests at the St. Peter’s Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service in Cobourg. To be precise,
Exclusive – Video – Photo Gallery – Grinch Takes The Fun Out of Christmas in Bowmanville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92UfKGfuDlY The Clay family has been served notice from the Municipality of Clarington - Skelly’s got to go. Skelly has been
Video – Christmas Lights at Old Scugog Road in Bowmanville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGauc6EJVEY Anyone who lives in driving distance of Bowmanville, either knows of, and likely has visited Old Scugog Road to
Video – Photo Gallery – Trent Hills Fire Department Toy Drive Is What Christmas Is All About
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8e0wkkJIjQ The Trent Hills Fire Department Toy Drive wrapped up on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at the Trent Hills Emergency
Exclusive – Winter Parking Tickets Cancelled for Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland
“It is the Mayor's and we are working on a solution,” stated Kevin Feagan (Manager, Bylaw Enforcement and Licensing)
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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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Port Hope’s Owen Beck Scores First NHL Goal
(Photo courtesy of Montreal Canadiens) In his 21st NHL game, Port Hope’s Owen Beck scored the first goal of his
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