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Death of Inmate from Warkworth Institution
(Today's Northumberland file photo)On November 12, 2026, an inmate from Warkworth Institution died while in our custody. The individual’s
Video – Quinte West OPP – Seek Assistance Identifying Two People of Interest in Copper Wire Thefts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H31kc-L97-QThe Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking the public's assistance in identifying two people
Cobourg Police – Incidents Include Three Drivers Charged with Impaired, Cobourg Man Charged with Drug Possession (No Names Released)
Three Drivers Charged with Impaired Three individuals have been charged following separate impaired driving investigations in Cobourg over the past
Belleville Police – Incidents Include Driver Charged with Impaired, Mischief, Fail to Comply
Driver Charged with Impaired On November 11, 2026, at 11:39 p.m., Belleville Police responded to a motor vehicle collision in
Durham Region Police – Ajax Swim Instructor Charged with Multiple Sexual Offences (Name Released)
Members of the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) Special Victims Unit have arrested and charged a male in connection
Peterborough Police Service – Woman Charged After Theft of Purse (No Name Released)
A 66-year-old Douro-Dummer Township woman is facing a charge in connection with a theft incident Sunday night.The Peterborough Police
Video – Photo Gallery – CN Freight Train Strikes Commercial Truck East of Brighton, Causing Major Rail Disruption
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiuSYd5pCjwThere were no injuries, but video capturing the collision is disturbing after a CN freight train struck a commercial
Durham Region Police – Twelve Males Arrested During Child Sexual Exploitation Investigation (Names Released)
Twelve individuals have been arrested following a proactive human trafficking enforcement initiative.Over 10 days in October 2026, investigators conducted
Durham Region Police – Days After Halloween, Police Advise Caution After Wire and Needle Found in Candy
Police investigate possible Halloween candy tampering in Ajax and Pickering.Police are investigating two reports of possible Halloween candy tampering
Cobourg Police – Oshawa Man Facing Multiple Charges (Name Released)
A 59-year-old Oshawa man is facing multiple charges after police responded to a report of threats at a Cobourg
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Death of Inmate from Warkworth Institution
(Today's Northumberland file photo)On November 12, 2026, an inmate from Warkworth Institution died while in our custody. The individual’s
Cease of Admissions Order Issued Against New Golden Plough Lodge
The Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care has issued a Cease of Admissions order against the newly opened Golden Plough
Peterborough County Disappointed by Paramedic Strike Notice and Remains Committed to Reaching an Agreement
CUPE Local 4911 has served notice that Peterborough County paramedics will go on strike starting at 6:00 a.m. on
33rd Annual Light Up a Life Campaign Launches Across Northumberland
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) Foundation’s 33rd annual Light Up a Life fundraising campaign launches this week, with appeal letters
Update on Cobourg Municipal Parking Lots
Second Street Parking Lot becomes private effective November 15The Town of Cobourg is advising community members of an upcoming
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Video – Photo Gallery – Parks Canada Undertaking a Major Rehabilitation of Peterborough Canal Dams and Lift Lock
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HKZSrslxDUA major rehabilitation project is underway for the canal dams and the historic Peterborough Lift Lock as Parks Canada
Video – Photo Gallery – Canton Remembrance Day Service Honours Those Who Served and Sacrificed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR1W6zsaszcA Remembrance Day service in Canton brought members of the community together on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, to honour
Video – Photo Gallery – More Than 500 Gather in Cobourg to Remember and Honour Those Who Served
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZTDhjwzrjAMore than 500 people gathered in Victoria Park in Cobourg on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, to honour the men
Exclusive – Northumberland County CAO Letter to Cobourg Mayor Raises Questions About Operations at 310 Division Street
(Photos from public meeting at Trinity United Church on November 5, 2026)Today’s Northumberland seeks confirmation of authenticity of letter
Video – Photo Gallery – Alderville First Nation Honours Veterans at Annual Armistice Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFx6ku9EzjIVeterans, community members, dignitaries and representatives from across the region gathered Sunday, November 8, 2026, as Alderville First Nation
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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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Strong Starts Continue for Northumberland’s GMHL teams
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Northumberland County’s teams continue to make an early-season statement in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League,
Cobourg Cougars Winning Streak Extends to Nine Games
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Cougars earned back-to-back victories Sunday and Monday over the Toronto Warriors to extend their Ontario
Cougars Rally to Defeat Toronto Warriors on the Road
Jeff Gard/Today's NorthumberlandThe Cobourg Cougars overcame a two-goal deficit in the first period to defeat the host Toronto Warriors
Video – Photo Gallery – Whelan Enjoys Special Homecoming as Windsor Spitfires Defeat Peterborough Petes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqon0q5FhmAFor 16-year-old Lauchlan Whelan, Thursday night was about as close to playing in his hometown arena as he could
West Northumberland U15 BB Wild win host Halloween Havoc tournament
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The West Northumberland Wild U15 BB team captured the division championship at its host Halloween Havoc tournament