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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
Belleville Police – Incidents Include Arrested on Warrant, Assault, Drug Charges
Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 296 calls for service between 5:00 am on September 20,
Northumberland OPP – Hamilton Township Male Charged with Numerous Sexual Offences
Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged an individual in relation
Belleville Police – Cube Van Slams Into Police Cruiser
A Belleville police officer narrowly escaped injury after a cube-van driven by a 40-year-old man slammed into his marked
Northumberland OPP – Investigating Fatal Collision
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a single vehicle collision in the Township of
Video – Police Continue to Investigate After Man’s Body Pulled from Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYZjr0HgZTo The body of a man was pulled from the water nearly seven hours after he went missing in Cobourg
Port Hope Earns Positive Ranking in 2023 Crime Severity Index
The Municipality of Port Hope has once again been recognized for its safety, ranking favourably in the 2023 Crime
Northumberland OPP Warn of Current Fraud Trends
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are warning residents of current fraudulent activity which is taking
Quinte West OPP – Drug Trafficking Investigation Leads to Charges (Name Released)
A Quinte West resident has been arrested after a drug trafficking investigation in the city. On Monday, September 16, 2024,
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Funeral Arrangements for Northumberland OPP Sgt Brandon Malcolm
Funeral Service, Livestream Details In advance of the funeral for Sergeant Brandon Malcolm, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is providing
Golden Plough Lodge Delay is Becoming Costly
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The delay in opening the new Golden Plough Lodge is problematic on many
Committee Approves Regional Approach to Physician Recruitment
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Physician recruitment for Northumberland County will have a regional component, if county council accepts the recommendation
Ontario Continues to Protect Health-Care Workforce
Two postsecondary nursing programs in the Peterborough area are now eligible for the Ontario Learn and Stay Grant The Ontario
Northumberland Hills Hospital – Last Week to Submit Input for Master Plan
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) is nearing completion of its community outreach and engagement activities for the
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Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Farmers Market Opens 2026 Season with Music, Tradition and Community Spirit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unkS-XhCmIM The Cobourg Farmers Market returned for another season on Saturday, May 2, 2026, bringing fresh energy, familiar faces, and
Video – Photo Gallery – OPP Golden Helmets Escort Fallen Officer to Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Zv66iGPrxg A procession escorting Northumberland OPP Sgt. Brandon Malcolm took place from Oshawa to Cobourg on Monday, May 4, 2026. Sgt.
Video – Photo Gallery -Family Tradition Continues at Castleton Fishing Derby Weekend
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXxMGJE6d8U The annual Castleton Sports Club Fishing Derby got underway on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Ryken’s Pond north of
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Sailboats Return to Water Despite Hail and High Winds at Spring Boat Lift-In
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuBk5qkT-ZY Spring arrives on Cobourg’s waterfront in a way that feels almost ceremonial—boats returning to the lake and another sailing
Photo Gallery – Video – Soft Fog and Warm Air Create Picture-Perfect Morning in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSUOc6AGzXg A quiet, almost cinematic start to the day—one of those mornings that reminds you why people are drawn to
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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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Cobourg’s Clow, Whelan at OHL Futures Camp
(Quinte Red Devils graphic) Cobourg’s Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan are among 120 participants at the Ontario Hockey League’s Futures
Video – Photo Gallery – Grand Opening of The Dink Den Social Club/Pickleball in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50iIBjnVD2Y The fast-growing sport of pickleball has a brand-new home in Northumberland County. The Dink Den, Cobourg’s ONLY indoor pickleball club,
Local Players Win OHF U13 Championship with Quinte Red Devils
(Quinte Red Devils photo) Cobourg’s Kade Whelan and Port Hope’s William Beebe recently captured the Ontario Hockey Federation U13 AAA
Video – Photo Gallery – Friendly Rivalry on Ice at Port Hope Firefighters Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWxG-MiZ9k4 The sound of skates cutting across the ice and laughter from the benches filled the Jack Burger Sports Complex
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Win GMHL Russell Cup Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuZ6Lj9CWZs Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Stars shined as the top team in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League this