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Cobourg Police – Grandparent Scam Targets Seniors
The Cobourg Police Service (CPS) advises citizens to be cautious of a scam targeting seniors that continues to occur
Durham Regional Police – Oshawa Man Facing Charges After Snowplow Driver is Assaulted
A 32-year-old male is facing charges after assaulting a snowplow driver last Saturday. On Saturday, March 4, 2023, at
Durham Regional Police – Female Arrested for Fraud after Impersonating Nurse
A 25-year-old female is facing several fraud charges after impersonating a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN). On Wednesday, March 8,
OPP Charge Two People Following Fraud Investigation at St. Michael’s Hospital Redevelopment Project
Large Procurement Fraud at St. Michael's Hospital Members of the Ontario Serious Fraud Office (SFO) have charged two people following
Breaking News – Numerous OPP Resources Including Nuclear and Explosives Response Team Investigating Shooting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrYGdEhqRdY The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is now investigating a shooting. The incident had initially been under
Peterborough County OPP Looking for Witnesses/Information
Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating an incident which occurred on
Officials Believe Cause of Fire in Downtown Cobourg Was Burning Plastic Off Of Copper Wire
Cobourg Police are working along side members of the Cobourg Fire Department to determine the exact cause of a
Cobourg Police – Witnesses Sought Following Shooting
The Cobourg Police Service is investigating a shooting that occurred earlier today after the victim attended an area hospital
New Chief of Port Hope Police Service Sworn In
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8Q1dnzsEzs In front of family, friends and colleagues, Tim Farquharson was sworn in as the new Chief of Police for
Two Cobourg Men Face Multiple Charges Following Investigation by Cobourg Police
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UITeNYjNDW4 Two Cobourg men face a long list of charges following a investigation by the Cobourg Police Services. Last week, police
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Video – “Significant Flooding” at St. Michael Elementary School in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGido4rAJm0 Damage estimates are still unknown after the lower portion of St. Michael Catholic elementary School was flooded in Cobourg. At
Video – Photo Gallery – Special Guests Brought In for St. Peter’s Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXFjjyYkBOI There were a few extra guests at the St. Peter’s Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service in Cobourg. To be precise,
Video – Canadian Tire Gives Back to the Community of Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P86wRZNN-cI Canadian Tire gave a Christmas Eve donation to Northumberland County Food 4 All in Cobourg. The local Canadian Tire store
Quick Response by the Belleville Fire and Emergency Services Contains Kitchen Fire
The Belleville Fire and Emergency Services - Fire Prevention Division is currently investigating a structure fire that occurred today
Town of Cobourg Approves 2026 Capital and Operating Budget
Municipal levy increase of 2.74% adopted, no levy increase for Capital projects The Town of Cobourg has approved the 2026
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Video – Photo Gallery – Special Guests Brought In for St. Peter’s Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXFjjyYkBOI There were a few extra guests at the St. Peter’s Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service in Cobourg. To be precise,
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)
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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