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Third Person Charged In Relation to Assault at Warkworth Institution
A third has been charged in relation to an assault which occurred at the Warkworth Institution that resulted in
Video – National Peace Officers’ Memorial Run Stops at Chris Garrett Memorial Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnOYrvY-6g8 The National Peace Officers’ Memorial Run ended the first leg of their three day journey at Chris Garrett Memorial
Peterborough Police – Attempted Murder Suspects Sought
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LG7LV0y22n8 The Peterborough Police Service is looking for two, possibly three, suspects after a shooting Wednesday evening. At approximately 6:50pm on
Cobourg Police – Two People Charged with Impaired Driving (No Names Released)
Cobourg Police Service charged two individuals with impaired operation after responding to two separate reports of possible impaired driving
Cobourg Police – Cobourg Woman Charged with Theft and Fraud (No Name Released)
A 28-year-old Cobourg woman is facing charges after an internal theft investigation at a local business. On Wednesday, September 25,
Northumberland OPP – Threat Call Leads to Arrest for Impaired (Name Released)
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a person with impaired operation following an initial
Update – Video – Encampment Resident Charged with Carry Concealed Weapon, Utter Threats (No Name Released)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKphC6T0mVU&t=11s A 55-year-old Cobourg man is facing charges after police responded to a report of threats. On Wednesday, September 25, 2024,
Belleville Police – Incidents Include Mischief, Stolen Vehicle
Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 93 calls for service over a 24-hour period beginning at
Video – Encampment Resident Arrested by Cobourg Police
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKphC6T0mVU A resident at a encampment in Cobourg’s west end was taken into custody on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. The encampment
Peterborough Police – Incidents Include – Needle Thrown at Man, Theft (No Names Released)
Calls for Service: (Sep 20 at 8:00am - Sep 21 at 8:00am) 124 (Sep 21 at 8:00am - Sep 22 at
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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
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,
Breaking News – “Major Milestone” Reached at the Golden Plough Lodge & Northumberland Archives and Museum
Northumberland County has announced the new facility has successfully passed building inspection, is fully up to code, and has
Law Foundation of Ontario Funds “Equal Step” Program to Strengthen Access to Justice in Northumberland County
The Help Centre and Northumberland Community Legal Centre (partner agencies of The Help and Legal Centre of Northumberland) are
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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