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Second Suspicious Fire On Thomas Road East of Grafton
Firefighters responded to the second suspicious fire east of Grafton on Thursday, July 25, 2019. At approximately 3 p.m. Alnwick/Haldimand
Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement Issues Media Release Concerning Rodney Starke
The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is requesting the public's assistance in locating a federal offender wanted on
Northumberland Humane Society Launches Animal Welfare Enforcement
On June 28th, 2019, the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA), discontinued enforcement of the
Public Finally Hears From Cobourg Police Regarding Rodney Starke
Press Release from Cobourg Police Media Relations Coordinator Laurie Debattista with authorization from Deputy Police Chief Paul VandeGraaf We understand
Three Fire Departments Battle Field Fire In Hamilton Township
Three fire departments battled a 50-acre field fire in Hamilton Township, north of Cobourg on Wednesday,
Exclusive – Correctional Service Canada Working Hard To Bring Rodney Starke Back Into Custody
A spokesperson with Correctional Service Canada said anyone with information on the whereabouts of 58-year-old Rodney Starke should contact
Breaking News – SIU Investigating Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Peterborough
File photo The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of 27-year-old Billy Shea last
Exclusive – “Very Bad Man” Is Only Missing Person For Cobourg Police At This Point
One person stated they were “shocked” when they read a missing person’s press release issued by Cobourg Police on
Therapy Dogs Minister In A New Field
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Everyone knows the blessings of a therapy-dog visit to a seniors' home, hospital, school and even
Justice Minister Announces Support for Justice Initiative
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, was in Cobourg today
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Video – Like It or Not – Tourist Season Has Officially Arrived in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBXmDlMQnlc Thousands of people flocked to Victoria Beach in Cobourg over the weekend. Along with the tourists, come the expected problems
Video – Cobourg Fire Department Responds to Grass Fire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF3klIxyD0U Cobourg Fire Department responded to a grass fire on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Shortly after 1 p.m. fire crews responded
Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Inducts Class of 2025
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Announced last March, a sixth group of inductees was welcomed to the Cobourg and District Sports
Video – Eleven Motor Vehicles Removed from Service Following Commerical Motor Vehicle Inspection
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpQNUAkZ26g A total of 11 motor vehicles were removed from service after Cobourg Police held a Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspection. Cobourg
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Scottish Festival and Highland Games
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDRoX60ioFk The Northumberland Scottish Festival and Highland Games kicked off in Port Hope on Friday, June 20, 2025. The 61st annual
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Video – Second Annual Crowe’s Car Show in Alderville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8zpkGGSZVY It was the second annual Crowe’s Car Show in Alderville on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Over 70 vehicles including hot
Northumberland United Way Celebrates “Day of Caring”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LygUvWvaMhY A number of local businesses, nonprofit community living, seniors celebrated the Northumberland United Way’s “Day of Caring” on Friday,
Video – Photo Gallery – Annual Review for Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment Royal Canadian Air Cadet Corps #88
The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment Royal Canadian Air Cadet Corps #88 held their annual Ceremonial Review on Thursday,
Video – Terry Fox Public School “Fix-It” Students Proudly Unveil Year End Project
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GiR-j8pVlk It was easy to see the pride of accomplishment in students from Terry Fox Public School on Thursday, June
Video – 70th Annual Ceremonial Review of 598 Sabre Squadron
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R75u13VfcI The Annual Ceremonial Review of the 598 Sabre Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets took place at the Cobourg Community
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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 and District Sports Hall of Fame Inducts Class of 2025
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Announced last March, a sixth group of inductees was welcomed to the Cobourg and District Sports
St. Mary Student Gets Full Hockey Scholarship
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Following graduation day at St. Mary Secondary School next week, boom! Sophie Harold is outta here
91-Year-Old Achieves Bronze Medal in PickleBall Tournament
Cobourg resident Bob Carson was the oldest athlete of more than 250 participants from across Ontario who competed in
Port Hope Youth Competing at 2025 Bell Canadian Swimming Trials in British Columbia
A 17-year-old Port Hope youth is competing at the 2025 Bell Canadian Swimming Trials in Victoria, British Columbia this
Video – Sprints Highlight a Night of Racing at Brighton Speedway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OE_JAaqROtQ Empire Super Sprints First Visit to Brighton The dirt track at Brighton Speedway saw some action on the last chilly