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Port Hope Police – Incidents Include Suspect Charged with Uttering Threats, Suspect Charged with Assault (No Names Released)
Port Hope Man Charged With Assault with a Weapon and Uttering Threats A 46-year-old Port Hope male was arrested and
Northumberland OPP – Incidents Include Impaired, Snowmobiler Charged with Assault, Break-In (Names Released)
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to and investigated a number of incidents over the
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP – Little Britain Man Charged with Impaired (Name Released)
On January 24th, at approximately 7:00 p.m., members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial
Peterborough County OPP – Missing Person Found Deceased
Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have located the remains of an individual
Update – Northumberland OPP – Emergency Services Respond to Nearly 30 Collisions
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a number of collisions both on and off
Cobourg Police – Incidents Include Theft from Business, Two People Charged After Break-In (No Names Released)
Cobourg Man Charged with Theft, Fail to Comply A 43-year-old Cobourg man is facing charges after police were called to
Video – Traffic Chaos on Highway 401 in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEyUjrqIEu8 There was traffic chaos on and off Highway 401 on Thursday, January 23, 2025. With the heavy snowfall throughout the
Cobourg Police Service Enhanced Downtown Patrols
In response to community feedback raised during a town hall meeting, the Cobourg Police Service (CPS) increased targeted patrols
Seizures of Contraband and Unauthorized Items at Warkworth Institution
Between January 12 and 20, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and
Video – A Number of Collisions on Highway 401 East of Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIzzUTHneV4 There were no serious injuries following a number of collisions on Highway 401 east of Cobourg on Wednesday, January
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Holiday Season News From The Colborne Art Gallery
By Rosanne Dolan, Colborne Art Gallery artist and liaison The “Joy of Giving” is the final show of the 2026
Northumberland County Seeking Volunteers to Support Winter Warming Room
Northumberland County will open its overnight Winter Warming Room tonight, November 2, for people in need. As this service
Ontario Supports Grand Reopening of Wesleyville Church and Schoolhouse Upgrades
Ontario Trillium Foundation grants totalling $176,900 support church restoration and historic schoolhouse improvements in Wesleyville Village MPP David Piccini joined
Video – Photo Gallery – Over 500 Pumpkins Line Lent’s Lane for Annual Pumpkin Parade in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NG3ZKIXR9aM There were 548 pumpkins collected for the annual Pumpkin Parade in downtown Port Hope on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Held
Video – Neighbour Alerts Homeowner to Fire on D’Arcy Street in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eq_JXsjsXzg A quick-thinking neighbour who noticed smoke and flames coming from the roof of a Cobourg home helped alert the
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Video – Photo Gallery – Over 500 Pumpkins Line Lent’s Lane for Annual Pumpkin Parade in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NG3ZKIXR9aM There were 548 pumpkins collected for the annual Pumpkin Parade in downtown Port Hope on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Held
Video – Photo Gallery – Fleming College Paramedic Students Gain Hands-On Experience During Vehicle Extrication Training in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hk3eu1rtDZQ Twenty-five students from Sir Sandford Fleming College’s Paramedic Program got a hands-on lesson in what it takes to work
Video – Photo Gallery – Members of the Canadian Coast Guard and Military Conduct Search and Rescue Training Off Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vyQaabBL_4 What an incredible sight on the waters of Lake Ontario just off Cobourg. On Monday, October 26, 2026, members of
Video – Lucas Cleveland Re-Elected Cobourg Mayor as Adam Bureau Wins Deputy Mayor Race
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fe-wxTsae1g Cleveland secures second term with 4,524 votes as voters elect three new councillors and send a message to town
Video – Photo Gallery – World Snooker Champion Cliff Thorburn Delights Legion Members in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNrU4Dzkgv8 ‘The Grinder’ shares stories from a legendary career, performs trick shots and reflects on a lifetime in snooker A world
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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 U15 BB Wild win host Halloween Havoc tournament
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The West Northumberland Wild U15 BB team captured the division championship at its host Halloween Havoc tournament
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Remain Undefeated After Hard-Fought Battle Against Brighton Vikings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMgboo5XFgU The Northumberland Stars kept their undefeated record intact Friday night, October 23, after defeating the Brighton Vikings in a
Cobourg Cougars Drop Dukes to Continue Strong Play
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland After tallying eight goals during a road win Saturday in Aurora, the Cobourg Cougars netted nine more
Undefeated Northumberland Stars, Brighton Vikings Set to Meet Friday in Colborne
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Two undefeated teams from neighbouring communities will put their perfect Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League records
Cobourg Cougars Edge Lindsay Muskies in Home Opener
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland It was a fresh start for the new Cobourg Cougars in front of their home fans Monday