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SIU Investigating Firearm Discharge by Port Hope Police Officer
The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating after a Port Hope Police Service officer shot a firearm at a
Exclusive – One Self Described “Outlaw” in Custody After Numerous Police Pursuits
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EM6zeiDBSFQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6jh6kDdYPY (article contains coarse language) After a week on the run and numerous pursuits across Ontario, a suspect was apprehended early
Breaking News – CKL Police Service Looking for Stolen Pickup Truck Involved in Numerous Pursuits and Altercation with Port Hope Police
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIRU0KwlMXU The City of Kawartha Lakes Police Service are asking that the public be aware of the attached truck; an
Port Hope Police Officer in Stable Condition Following Shooting at Port Hope McDonald’s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6J_8FxG5UQ Below is video from earlier Sunday of the stolen truck on Westwood Drive, then turning left onto County Road
Agencies Respond to Unsafe Residential Tenant Building in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bA2budwj8zE Five Tenants Safely Removed from Building and Provided with Temporary Accommodations. On Thursday, July 27, 2023, the Town of Cobourg
Cobourg Police Hold Community Meeting After People Voice Concerns of Public Safety
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8c8rsFsErzM&t=45s Full video of meeting - audio may be hard to hear https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6S6ag9wUm0Y It was standing room only at a community meeting
Cause of Diesel Fuel In Cobourg Harbour Still Unknown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyJPDdXnwDk The Town of Cobourg is still investigating the cause of a fuel leak by the north wall in Cobourg
Trio of Quebec Anglers Grateful To Be Alive After Their Boat Gets Swamped by Waves on Lake Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7VcW_OfZqE Three people are grateful to be alive after being rescued by the Canadian Coast Guard “just in time” off
Win A Pair of Tickets to “Mickey and Judy” at Capitol Theatre in Port Hope
Today’s Northumberland is offering a quick giveaway. “Mickey and Judy” starts tomorrow night at the Capitol Theatre in Port Hope
Ontario Supports Habitat for Humanity
On Monday, July 24, 2023, MPP David Piccini and the Honourable Neil Lumsden, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport,
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Video – “Significant Flooding” at St. Michael Elementary School in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGido4rAJm0 Damage estimates are still unknown after the lower portion of St. Michael Catholic elementary School was flooded in Cobourg. At
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,
Video – Canadian Tire Gives Back to the Community of Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P86wRZNN-cI Canadian Tire gave a Christmas Eve donation to Northumberland County Food 4 All in Cobourg. The local Canadian Tire store
Quick Response by the Belleville Fire and Emergency Services Contains Kitchen Fire
The Belleville Fire and Emergency Services - Fire Prevention Division is currently investigating a structure fire that occurred today
Town of Cobourg Approves 2026 Capital and Operating Budget
Municipal levy increase of 2.74% adopted, no levy increase for Capital projects The Town of Cobourg has approved the 2026
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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)
- 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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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