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Cobourg Police Board Hears More Mental-Health Help May Be Coming
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg Police Services Board heard good news at its January meeting after Vice-Chair Sean Graham
New Costs May Lie Ahead for Cobourg Police Service
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland While use-of-force training for the Cobourg Police Service has been done in conjunction
RIDE Program Costs Are Not An Issue, Cobourg Police Board Hears
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland A complaint e-mail over RIDE checks sparked a discussion of their value at
Cobourg Police Services Board Re-Elects Chair and Vice-Chair
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland At its first meeting of 2026, the Cobourg Police Services Board meeting re-elected Adam Bureau as
OPP – Charges Laid Following Investigation Into Fraudulent Commercial Driver Examinations (Names Released)
Eight people are facing a combined 24 charges under the Criminal Code following an investigation into fraudulent activities related
No Serious Injuries Following Multi-Vehicle Collision East of Trenton on Highway 401
Emergency services have been dealing with numerous collisions throughout the area on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Collisions have been reported
OPP Reminding Residents Not to Shovel Snow Onto Roadways
With heavy snowfall continuing across the region, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding residents, property owners, and businesses
Another Senior Member of the Cobourg Police Service is Leaving
Chair of the Cobourg Police Service Board, Adam Bureau, has accepted Deputy Chief Jeff Haskins’ intention to retire effective
No Information Released from Cobourg Police Regarding Serious Collision Involving Pedestrian
Cobourg Police have once again released no information concerning a serious collision earlier this week. On Thursday, January 22, 2026
Northumberland OPP – Warkworth Inmate Charged After Seizure of Contraband
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following an investigation at Warkworth Institution. On
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Local Consumption and Treatment Services Site Expected to Close as Funding Ends
Lakelands Public Health Continuing to Work Collaboratively on Drug Poisoning Crisis Lakelands Public Health recognizes the significant role community organizations
Cobourg Short Mat Bowlers Head to World Championships
(In photo from the left Mayor Lucas Cleveland, John MacKenzie, Al Bell, Laura Mounce, Bill McCollam and Peter Stuart-Sheppard) Twenty bowlers
Port Hope Health Concerns Committee – Nuclear Discussions in Port Hope Coming Events
Next Tuesday March 17, 2026, Port Hope Municipal Council will hear a presentation titled "Understanding Wesleyville" from Ralph Torrie,
Video – Photo Gallery – Life is Sweet at the 2026 Warkworth Maple Syrup Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vA19py75Pg The 38th annual Warkworth Maple Syrup Festival kicked off on Saturday, March 14, 2026, with its traditional highlight —
Update – YMCA Northumberland Reviews Safety Procedures After Child Leaves Program Undetected
On the afternoon of March 6, 2026 during the Beatrice Strong YMCA Child Care after-school program in Port Hope,
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Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Shine Bright and Advance to First GMHL Championship Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOZASJUwiYQ The Northumberland Stars are headed to the Russell Cup championship series for the first time in franchise history after
Video – Photo Gallery – Life is Sweet at the 2026 Warkworth Maple Syrup Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vA19py75Pg The 38th annual Warkworth Maple Syrup Festival kicked off on Saturday, March 14, 2026, with its traditional highlight —
Video – Photo Gallery – Durham Edges Northumberland in Shootout to Extend GMHL Playoff Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcfZKoROMrQ The Durham Roadrunners staved off elimination from the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League’s South Division final Friday night
Video – Photo Gallery – Ice Jams Up Ganaraska River in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qo0DCZ-1MU Ice has once again jammed the Ganaraska River in Port Hope, drawing attention from residents on Sunday, March 8,
Video – Photo Gallery – Chasing Waves at Sunset: Surfing Cobourg’s Shoreline
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feW95oBmpsM Three friends spent their Sunday (March 8, 2026) evening surfing on Lake Ontario in Cobourg, chasing the last light
- 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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Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Shine Bright and Advance to First GMHL Championship Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOZASJUwiYQ The Northumberland Stars are headed to the Russell Cup championship series for the first time in franchise history after
Cobourg Short Mat Bowlers Head to World Championships
(In photo from the left Mayor Lucas Cleveland, John MacKenzie, Al Bell, Laura Mounce, Bill McCollam and Peter Stuart-Sheppard) Twenty bowlers
Video – Photo Gallery – Durham Edges Northumberland in Shootout to Extend GMHL Playoff Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcfZKoROMrQ The Durham Roadrunners staved off elimination from the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League’s South Division final Friday night
Quantrills and Canada advance to quarterfinals at World Baseball Classic
Port Hope native Cal Quantrill earned the win on the mound for Canada in a 7-2 victory over Cuba
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars One Win Away from Competing for GMHL Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7YjoNbfoDQ A 3-1 win Wednesday afternoon at the Keeler Centre in Colborne gave the Northumberland Stars a commanding lead in