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Peterborough County OPP – Fatal Collision Involving Motorcycle
Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a single motorcycle collision that
Cobourg Police – Cobourg Man Charged with Uttering Threats, Fail to Comply (Name Released)
A 56-year-old Cobourg man has been arrested after threatening local business staff and patrons. On Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at
Cobourg Police – Cobourg Woman Charged with Impaired (No Name Released)
A traffic stop early Friday morning resulted in a Cobourg woman being charged with impaired driving. On September 26, 2025,
The 25th National Police and Peace Officers’ Ride to Remember Stops in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGiLcuki1uU Starting in Toronto, cyclists from police services across Ontario are riding more than 700 kilometres to remember those fellow
Video – Special Moment for Port Hope Youth at National Peace Officers’ Ride to Remember
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sykws4z3LjY Cyclists from police services across Canada ride more than 700 kilometres to remember those fellow law enforcement officers who
Video – Vandalism Across from Victoria Hall in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU7R3ZQa28M It’s unknown whether Cobourg Police are aware of vandalism done to a building in downtown Cobourg. On Thursday, September 25,
Video – Photo Gallery – Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial “Run to Remember” Honours Fallen Cobourg Officer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkEXi7nsL84 The 21st Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial "Run to Remember” ended the first leg of their three day journey
Video – Photo Gallery – Joint Services Commercial Motor Vehicle Initiative in Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aq7zAaQTfdw One Driver and Company Issued 21 Tickets - License Plates were Removed from Both Vehicle and Trailer A joint services
Peterborough Police – Four People Facing Drug Charges (No Names Released)
Four people are facing charges after an investigation into a vehicle that kept fleeing from police. At approximately 4:15 am
Belleville Police – Belleville Man Charged with Theft and Impaired Driving (Name Released)
Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 90 calls for service over a 24-hour period beginning at
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Northumberland Paramedics Receive Provincial Mental Health Funding for First Responders
Northumberland Paramedics have been awarded $25,000 through the Ontario Mental Health Supports for Public Safety Personnel (MHS4PSP) Grant Program.
Cobourg Deputy Fire Chief Assumes Role of Acting Fire Chief
At the next council meeting held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Ashfield will be appointed
Video – Photo Gallery – Thousand of Toys Collected Thanks to Community and Queenies Bake Shop
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_co_Ww2zL8 The spirit of the community once again came through in the 14th annual Queenies Toy Drive in Port Hope. Queenies
Northumberland Hills Hospital Board Hears Happy Numbers
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland Hills Hospital has always been blessed with a supportive community, and that was broken into
Cobourg is “Pro-Sleep”
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Chief Administrative Officer Tracey Vaughan spotlighted an ill-chosen sentence in a joint Cobourg-Northumberland County press release
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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
Video – Fresh Blanket of Snow Illuminates Christmas Magic in Victoria Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKBx7K2ONuU With a fresh blanket of snow on Sunday, December 7, 2025, a number of people headed down to Victoria
Video – Tammies Jammies in Full Swing Thanks to Community Efforts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uWyJS_AGwI Tammies Jammies is in full swing this year marking the ninth year for the event. Port Hope Police Constable Tammie
Video – Photo Gallery – Beautiful Evening for a Parade in Warkworth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlt0eBGSvM4 The annual Warkworth Santa Claus Parade took place on Friday, December 5, 2025. It was a beautiful winters evening for
Photos of the Last Supermoon of the Year Over Cobourg
Last supermoon of the year over Cobourg and Victoria Hall on Thursday, December 4, 2025
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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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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
Back-To-Back Losses for Port Hope Panthers to Open PJHL Season
The Trent Hills Thunder scored three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the Port Hope Panthers 3-2