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Port Hope Teacher Faces Additional Charge of Fail to Comply with Release Order
Fail to Comply with Release Order A Port Hope teacher, previously charged with sexual offences against youth, was arrested on
Cobourg Police – Two Cobourg Residents Charged with Assault, Robbery, Forcible Confinement (Names Released)
Two Cobourg residents have been arrested in an ongoing assault investigation. On the evening of Thursday, October 24, 2024, police
Northumberland OPP – Man Charged with Sexual Assault
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual in relation to a sexual assault. On
Northumberland OPP – Port Hope Man Charged with Impaired and Stunt Driving (Name Released)
(Northumberland OPP file photo) The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired operation
Update – Northumberland OPP – Belleville Man Charged with a Number of Break-Ins (Name Released)
Members the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual in relation to break and
Belleville Police – Incidents Include Breach, Family Dispute, Robbery
Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 64 calls for service over a 24-hour period beginning at
Exclusive – Port Hope Police Officer Taken To Hospital After Being Overcome By Fentanyl
Exclusive - A Port Hope Police officer was taken to hospital by ambulance after being overcome by the effects
Belleville Police – Incidents Include Belleville Man Charged with Dangerous and Stunt Driving, Arrested on Warrant
Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 76 calls for service over a 24-hour period beginning at
Update – Northumberland OPP – Suspect Arrested After Robbery in Trent Hills (Name Released)
Officers from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a robbery in Trent Hills. On October
Peterborough Police – Peterborough Male Facing Firearms Charges
A 17-year-old Peterborough male is facing multiple charges after an incident Tuesday night. At approximately 10:30pm on October 22, 2024,
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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
Video – Photo Gallery – Deep Freeze Hits the Cobourg Area
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFyAcuaf3nY It was a bitterly cold day throughout Ontario and Cobourg was no exception. With temperatures at -19 Celsius, but feeling
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
Northumberland County Extends Warming Room Weekend Hours During Extreme Cold
In response to an extreme cold weather forecast, Northumberland County, in collaboration with the Town of Cobourg By-law Services,
Video – Transport Driver YouTuber Gets Pulled Over on Highway 401 Near Brighton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfQiZfOfvuM A transport driver who also streams on YouTube was pulled over on Highway 401 east of Brighton on Thursday,
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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
Video – Photo Gallery – Memorable Winter in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg8pmC7bhQo It’s been a memorable winter for those who enjoy the outdoors in Northumberland County. The area has been inundated with
Video – Photo Gallery – Brian McFarlane Showcases Art, Talks Hockey in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij9yzueUTHg Legendary hockey broadcaster Brian McFarlane was on hand at the Northumberland Arts Gallery & Shop in Port Hope on
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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