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Quinte West OPP – Investigating Fatal Collision on Highway 401
Members of the Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a two-vehicle collision that has
Breaking News – Video – Pedestrian Struck in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYAXEunSjSU Cobourg Police are investigating after a person was struck by a vehicle on Saturday, February 28, 2026. At approximately 7
Peterborough Police – Prisoner Charged with Assaulting Crown Attorney (No Name Released)
A 30-year-old man in court for a dangerous offender hearing is facing an assault charge after an incident February
Update – Terry Fox School Sends Note to Parents Regarding “Perceived Threat”
Terry Fox Public School in Cobourg sent a note to parents on Thursday, February 27, 2026 regarding what could
Durham Regional Police – Drug Investigation Results in $7 Million Seizure
An investigation by the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) has resulted in one of DRPS’ largest drug seizures. On Monday, February
Statement by the Durham Regional Police Service Board – Misconduct Investigation into Deputy Chief
On February 25, 2026, the Durham Regional Police Service Board became aware of alleged misconduct by a Deputy Chief.
Cobourg Police – Threat Investigation at Local Elementary School
The Cobourg Police Service confirms there is no threat to public safety following an investigation into alleged threats referencing
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP – Numerous Drivers Facing Impaired Driving Charges (Names Released)
The City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continues to take impaired drivers off area
Cobourg Police – Belleville Man Charged with Shoplifting (No Name Released)
A Belleville man is facing charges after police responded to a shoplifting incident. On February 24, 2026, at approximately 4:15
Exclusive – Video – “A Broken Record Humming in the Background”: Inside Amy Arthur’s Fight for Recognition — And a Tribunal Win Over Cobourg Police
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvDPyIL8lP8 For years, Amy Arthur described her chronic back pain the same way: not as a defining injury, but as
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New Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame has announced its first brother-and-sister inductees, five years
Local Students Protest Student-Assistance Changes
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The change in provincial policy to shift a heavier portion of student assistance into the “loan”
In My Opinion – Silence and Breakdown: Tribunal Ruling Exposes Accountability Gap at Cobourg Police Board
There is something that has needed fixing for a long time with the Cobourg Police Services Board. The overall management
Northumberland County Announces Dan Borowec as New CAO
Northumberland County is appointing Dan Borowec as the new Chief Administrative Officer, approximately one-year after he retired from the
Northumberland Hills Hospital Launches Stroke Recovery Clinic
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland Hills Hospital this week launched a new main-floor Stroke Recovery Clinic. This new service will offer
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Video – Photo Gallery – WWII Veteran, Don Smoke Celebrates 100 Years of Knowledge and Love
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPK2wwcfc5Q By Cecilia Nasmith/Pete Fisher They're calling the celebration A Century of Knowledge and Love, as the community gathers on Feb.
Video – Photo Gallery – What A Difference A Day Makes in the Weather
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQWfBguitRw In less than 24-hours it looks like we’ve gone from above freezing temperatures with fog blanketing the area to
Video – Photo Gallery – Families Enjoy Canada’s Sport at the 2026 Castleton Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkOmkvwhOgA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5GWSjG5Y9M Nearly 30 teams from across southern Ontario took part in the annual four-on-four pond hockey tournament at the Castleton
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services Recertify Ice Water Training
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jI0GBz8dKko Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services were along the shore of Lake Ontario on Sunday, February 15, 2026 performing
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Fire Department Training in Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vptnRI9eOGs Members of the Cobourg Fire Department spent Saturday (February 14, 2026) morning ice water rescue training in Cobourg Harbour. Acting
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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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New Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame has announced its first brother-and-sister inductees, five years
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Sweep GMHL Playoff Series Against St. George
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlOtbSDNEbU Five unanswered goals in the third period gave the Northumberland Stars a 7-3 victory over the St. George Ravens
Video – Photo Gallery – Families Enjoy Canada’s Sport at the 2026 Castleton Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkOmkvwhOgA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5GWSjG5Y9M Nearly 30 teams from across southern Ontario took part in the annual four-on-four pond hockey tournament at the Castleton
Video – Photo Gallery – Brighton Native Hallie Clarke Places 19th in Women’s Skeleton Racing at Winter Olympics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhUQTHE01hc Brighton native Hallie Clarke continued to improve and saved her best slide for last in her Winter Olympics debut
Northumberland Breakers Undertow 16U Girls Volleyball Wins Gold
The Northumberland Breakers Undertow 16U girls volleyball team captured the gold medal on Sunday, February 8, 2026, with an