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Cobourg Police Make Record Drug Seizure
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland June saw Cobourg Police Service make its largest-ever single drug-related seizure, Chief Paul VandeGraaf told the
Police Chief Recognizes Local Hero
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJQHFEHAXpY By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The July meeting of the Cobourg Police Services Board opened with Chief Paul VandeGraaf honouring a
Cobourg Police Face Growing Demands
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Coming on the heels of the renewal of his contract until 2029, Cobourg Police Chief Paul
Northumberland OPP – Colborne Driver Charged with Refusal (Name Released)
Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with refusal following a
Update – Video – OFM Continues to Investigate Cause of Suspicious Fire in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ibwELQqiVM The Office of the Fire Marshal continues to investigate a suspicious fire that ripped through part of the former
Northumberland OPP – Cobourg Man Charged with Possession of Weapon
Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual following a dispute. On July
Northumberland OPP – Traffic Enforcement Continues on Highway 401
Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested two individuals in unrelated incidents on Highway
Cobourg Police Chief’s Contract Renewed Until 2029
The Cobourg Police Service Board is pleased to announce the renewal of Chief of Police Paul VandeGraaf's contract until
Peterborough Police Service – Incidents Include Two Sudden Deaths, Four People Facing Drug Charges (No Names Released)
Calls for Service: (July 12 at 8:00am – July 13 at 8:00am) 117 (July 13 at 8:00am – July 14 at
Northumberland OPP – Police Asking for Public’s Assistance Regarding Theft of Boat and Trailer
Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are asking for the public's assistance regarding the
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Belleville Police Service Highlights Growing Challenges with Provincial Offences Act
The Belleville Police Service is raising concerns about a growing backlog of Provincial Offences Act (POA) matters in Hastings
Video – Concert Band of Cobourg Christmas Concert at St. Peter’s Church
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myoHbmxOv44 The Concert Band of Cobourg held their annual Christmas Concert at Anglican Church on Sunday, December 21, 2025. It was
Northumberland Players Entertain Empire Crossing Residents
On Sunday afternoon, December 14th, seven Northumberland Players arrived at the Empire Crossing Retirement Residence, set themselves up in
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
Rotary Club of Northumberland Sunrise Awards $25,000 to Sounds of the Next Generation
The Rotary Club of Northumberland Sunrise is pleased to announce their one-time grant of $25,000 has been awarded to
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Exclusive – Video – Photo Gallery – Grinch Takes The Fun Out of Christmas in Bowmanville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92UfKGfuDlY The Clay family has been served notice from the Municipality of Clarington - Skelly’s got to go. Skelly has been
Video – Christmas Lights at Old Scugog Road in Bowmanville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGauc6EJVEY Anyone who lives in driving distance of Bowmanville, either knows of, and likely has visited Old Scugog Road to
Video – Photo Gallery – Trent Hills Fire Department Toy Drive Is What Christmas Is All About
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8e0wkkJIjQ The Trent Hills Fire Department Toy Drive wrapped up on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at the Trent Hills Emergency
Exclusive – Winter Parking Tickets Cancelled for Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland
“It is the Mayor's and we are working on a solution,” stated Kevin Feagan (Manager, Bylaw Enforcement and Licensing)
Video – Photo Gallery – The 10th Annual Castleton Pet Parade Takes Over the Streets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2RqlTYAvgA The 10th annual Castleton Pet Parade took place on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The annual event lets owners bring out
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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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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
OJHL Prospect Series will have games in Cobourg and Feature Local Players
Rosters were announced recently for the Zach Hyman Ontario Junior Hockey League Prospect Series and feature a number of
Oshawa FireWolves of the NLL Sign Contract with Defenseman Kyle Rubisch
The Oshawa FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) have agreed to a one-year contract with defenseman Kyle Rubisch,
Video – Mayor Enjoys a Round of Disc Golf in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGuQoOGRDD8 Although he was beat by a rookie, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland enjoyed a round of disc golf in Cobourg
Panthers Snap Four-Game Losing Skid
After four straight losses to open the Provincial Junior Hockey League season, the Port Hope Panthers got their first