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Cobourg Police Chief Launches “Review” After Questionable Images Posted on Social Media
Cobourg Police have launched a “review” after two images posted on social media have raised concerns. Today’s Northumberland was sent
Belleville Police – Incidents Include Assault, Intimate Partner Violence, Mischief (No Names Released)
Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 109 calls for service over a 24-hour period beginning at
Northumberland OPP – Driver Charged with Impaired Following Collision (Name Released)
Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver following a single-vehicle collision
Cobourg Police – Incidents Include Cruelty to Animals, Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, Shoplifting, Fail to Comply (No Names Released)
A 19-year-old Cobourg man is facing charges after injuring a dog during a family dispute. On Saturday, November 29, 2025,
Cobourg Police – Two Suspects Arrested for Theft (No Names Released)
Two individuals connected to thefts across multiple jurisdictions have been arrested following a joint investigation targeting Organized Retail Crime. On
Cobourg Police Service Board Notice of Special Meeting
The Cobourg Police Service Board wishes to inform the public of a special meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 3,
City of Kawartha Lakes Police – Scarborough Man Charged with Flight from Police (No Name Released)
Two persons were taken into custody after a driver fled from police during a traffic stop on November 28,
Belleville Police – Belleville Woman Charged with Mischief, Possession of Weapon, Arson (No Name Released)
On November 30th at 9:39am, Belleville Police responded to a report of a disturbance at an apartment complex in
CopShop Returns to Belleville for the 10th Annual Year
The holidays are arriving early for a group of local children as the Quinte Mall, the Belleville Police Service,
Port Hope Police – Two Suspect Arrested After Shoplifting Incident
On November 26, 2025, Port Hope Police responded to a shoplifting incident at a local pharmacy. Officers located the suspect
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Update – Video – Northumberland OPP Continue to Investigate Suspicious Death in Municipality of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-crD5b-Z0EI Northumberland OPP continue to investigate the cause of death of a person who was located at a Municipality of
Video – After Three Months Plaque Honouring Royal Visit in Cobourg Finally Removed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_e4eRg1KIt4 Three months after Cobourg Council approved a notice of motion a plaque to remove a plaque commemorating the visit
Township of Cramahe Announces New Manager of Environmental Services
The Township of Cramahe is pleased to welcome Rob Lake as the new Manager of Environmental Services (Water/Wastewater). Reporting directly
Habitat for Humanity Northumberland Dedicates Home in Brighton
On Thursday February 19th, 2026, Habitat for Humanity Northumberland board members, volunteers, staff, community members, neighbours, and local dignitaries
Port Hope Council Members Compromise to Continue Ward Boundary and Council Composition Review
After much debate at Tuesday night’s Port Hope council meeting, a Ward Boundary and Council Composition Review will continue
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – What A Difference A Day Makes in the Weather
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQWfBguitRw In less than 24-hours it looks like we’ve gone from above freezing temperatures with fog blanketing the area to
Video – Photo Gallery – Families Enjoy Canada’s Sport at the 2026 Castleton Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkOmkvwhOgA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5GWSjG5Y9M Nearly 30 teams from across southern Ontario took part in the annual four-on-four pond hockey tournament at the Castleton
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services Recertify Ice Water Training
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jI0GBz8dKko Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services were along the shore of Lake Ontario on Sunday, February 15, 2026 performing
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Fire Department Training in Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vptnRI9eOGs Members of the Cobourg Fire Department spent Saturday (February 14, 2026) morning ice water rescue training in Cobourg Harbour. Acting
Video – Photo Gallery – Mighty Ganaraska River Covered in Layer of Snow and Ice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Wfbz00Q6OU The mighty Ganaraska River seems to be mostly covered in a layer of ice through downtown Port Hope. The ice
- Crime
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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Video – Photo Gallery – Families Enjoy Canada’s Sport at the 2026 Castleton Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkOmkvwhOgA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5GWSjG5Y9M Nearly 30 teams from across southern Ontario took part in the annual four-on-four pond hockey tournament at the Castleton
Video – Photo Gallery – Brighton Native Hallie Clarke Places 19th in Women’s Skeleton Racing at Winter Olympics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhUQTHE01hc Brighton native Hallie Clarke continued to improve and saved her best slide for last in her Winter Olympics debut
Northumberland Breakers Undertow 16U Girls Volleyball Wins Gold
The Northumberland Breakers Undertow 16U girls volleyball team captured the gold medal on Sunday, February 8, 2026, with an
Video – Port Hope Panthers Beat Trent Hills Thunder in PJHL Action
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGgeTMsiSl4 It was Emergency Services Night as the Port Hope Panthers beat Trent Hills Thunder in PJHL action at the
Video – Still Room for Teams at the Upcoming 2026 Castleton Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fxq89xEGLbk A perfect winters evening at the Castleton Sports Club on Friday, February 7, 2026. With snow falling and the lights