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Cobourg Police Service Board Concerned with Province’s Short-Shifting Non-OPP Forces
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg Police Service Board made clear at its December meeting that it is
Cram-A-Cruiser Events are a Significant Boost to Local Food Bank
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM The monthly Cram-A-Cruiser events organized by auxiliary officers of the Cobourg Police Service have been
Cobourg Police Services Board Asks to Manage its Own Financial Affairs
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland Hit with a surprise $70,000 bill from the Town of Cobourg last month for
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP – Norland Man Charged with Possession of Cocaine (Name Released)
Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop that
Peterborough County OPP – Traffic Complaint Leads to Impaired Charge (Name Released)
Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired driving
Belleville Police Service – Incidents Include Impaired, Weapons, Possession of Stolen Property, Home Invasion (Names Released)
Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 197 calls for service over the weekend beginning at 5:00
Cobourg Police Incidents Include Baltimore Man Charged with Impaired, Cobourg Man Charged with Theft (No Names Released)
Baltimore Man Faces Charged with Impaired Driving and Having Cannabis Readily Available The Cobourg Police Service were conducting RIDE checks
Cobourg Police – Third Person Arrested in Ongoing Break and Enter Investigation (No Name Released)
It was previously reported that on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, police opened an investigation after receiving a report of
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP – Driver Charged with Impaired After Leaving Vehicle in Ditch (Name Released)
Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle
Quinte West OPP – RIDE Program Leads to Impaired and Drug Charges (Name Released)
The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges in an impaired driving investigation. On Friday,
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Town of Cobourg Declares Significant Weather Event and Snow Event
(Today's Northumberland file photo) No parking on any roads; avoid non-essential travel Due to the worsening weather forecast with significant amounts
Breaking News – Video – Home Destroyed by Fire in Municipality of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbwv06v0LGw A family is homeless after fire destroyed their home in the Municipality of Port Hope on Sunday, January 25,
Video – Peaceful Way to End the Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR8Qb6esK5M With the weather warming up from nearly -30 Celsius to a balmy -10 Celsius by the afternoon, it was
Video – Fast and Furious Take Part in a Fun Day on Rice Lake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44nqO6QNDkQ The chilly temperatures didn’t stop a number of people heading to Bewdley on Saturday, January 24, 2026 for some
Cobourg Council Agenda Includes Two Winter Initiatives
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland At the end of Wednesday's meeting of Cobourg council, two notices of motion from Mayor Lucas
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Breaking News – Video – Home Destroyed by Fire in Municipality of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbwv06v0LGw A family is homeless after fire destroyed their home in the Municipality of Port Hope on Sunday, January 25,
Video – Fast and Furious Take Part in a Fun Day on Rice Lake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44nqO6QNDkQ The chilly temperatures didn’t stop a number of people heading to Bewdley on Saturday, January 24, 2026 for some
Peterborough County OPP – Four Firearms and Over Two Kilograms of Fentanyl Seized (Names Released)
Seven people are facing several charges after the seizure of a large amount of illicit drugs and four handguns. In
Video – Photo Gallery – A Memorable Canadian Winter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DYIR5kDtiE Another dousing of the white stuff kept emergency services busy throughout Northumberland County on Monday, January 19, 2026. Numerous vehicles
Video – Photo Gallery – No Injuries After Transport Collides with Antique Store North of Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_M7La7LIdvs There were no injuries after a transport truck struck a pickup truck before slamming into a antique Store in
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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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West Northumberland Curling Club Member Competing at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Kristina (Adams) Brauch of the West Northumberland Curling Club is set to play for Team Newfoundland and Labrador at
Local Players in OHL U16 Showcase in Peterborough This Week
Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan will compete Tuesday and Wednesday at the Ontario Hockey League’s U16 Top Prospects Showcase
Current Competes at World Cross Country Running Championships, Signs Nike Contract
Kate Current, originally from Precious Corners just north of Cobourg, competed for Canada in the mixed relay at the
Cobourg Cougars Head Into New Year with Lengthy Losing Streak
The Cobourg Cougars junior A hockey club will look to reverse its fortunes after the calendar flips to 2026. Following
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