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Cobourg Police – Cobourg Man Charged with Theft and Mischief (No Name Released)
A 19-year-old Cobourg man was charged with theft and mischief after police responded to a call for service in
Durham Regional Police – 12-Year-Old Facing Assault and Robbery Charges
A 12-year-old male is facing charges after he attempted to stab a male in Pickering. On Tuesday, March 21,
Special Olympics Polar Plunge Raises Over $25,000 in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KhVdfp1uy4 Two officers from the Cobourg and Port Hope Police Service spearheaded a Polar Plunge for Special Olympics that raised
Cobourg Police Services Board Issues Statement Over Unsanctioned Overdose Prevention Site
As a result of the publicity over a unsanctioned overdose prevention site, the Cobourg Police Services Board has issued
Quinte West OPP – Three Charged with Stunt Driving within Seven Hours
A Quinte West Regional Traffic Enforcement Officer of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged three drivers with stunt driving,
OPP Charge Lindsay Resident in a Online Child Sexual Exploitation Investigation
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Child Sexual Exploitation Unit, Digital Forensics Unit and City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment members
Cobourg Police Services Board Addresses Letter Concerning Safety in Downtown and Officer Conduct Concerning Arrest
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMA30Z1n5Og Cobourg Police Services Board addresses letters concerning safety in downtown Cobourg. At Tuesday, March 21, 2023 Cobourg Police Services Board
Abandoned Barn Goes Up in Flames in Hamilton Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-Rf4Sca0YU The cause of an abandoned barn that went up in flames early Tuesday morning remains unknown. Cobourg Fire Department were
Alderville First Nation Sends Message to People Living at a Residence Where a Search Warrant was Executed Recently – Leave
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEztji1QAEs&t=5s A message was delivered on Thursday, March 16, 2023 directly to those living at an address that was the
Cobourg and Port Hope Police Hosting Polar Plunge for Special Olympics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTGFmwtsUrk Emergency services in Cobourg and Port Hope are gearing up for their first annual Polar Plunge for Special Olympics. Cobourg
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Video – Cobourg Police Assist in Responding to Garage Fire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSRxJp8y5Ak On February 9, 2026, at approximately 11:00 p.m., while conducting proactive radar enforcement on William Street, an officer observed
Belleville Fire and Emergency Services Respond to Structure Fire
Call Received: February 9, 2026 @ 11:18 The Belleville Fire and Emergency Services - Fire Prevention Division investigated a structure
Update – Video – Robert is Back Home with His Family in New Brunswick
After a long journey, Robert Beckett is back home in New Brunswick. Seventy-five-year-old Robert
With the Help from the Cobourg Community, LCBO Staff Save Man’s Life and Reunite Him with Family
By Cecilia Nasmith/Pete Fisher The staff at the LCBO at Northumberland Mall not only saved a man's life, they restored
Good Food at the Pancake Brunch – And Good Works Too
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland If you have Shrove Tuesday pancakes in mind for Feb. 17, you could not only get
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With the Help from the Cobourg Community, LCBO Staff Save Man’s Life and Reunite Him with Family
By Cecilia Nasmith/Pete Fisher The staff at the LCBO at Northumberland Mall not only saved a man's life, they restored
Video – Photo Gallery – In My Opinion – Be Proud Northumberland County – Be Canadian Proud
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbygVjlGUiM Since Afghanistan, Northumberland County residents have lined the bridges along the Highway of Heroes paying their respects to our
Video – Photo Gallery – Enjoying The Beauty of a Canadian Winter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46kF_KhdXxY Stunningly beautiful sunset on Sunday, February 1, 2026 in Cobourg. It’s been a truly Canadian winter with the pure white
Video – Photo Gallery – 34th Annual Polar Plunge Raises Funds for Campbellford Memorial Hospital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5yy1gvZE-o The 34th annual Polar Plunge was held on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in support of Campbellford Memorial Hospital. Approximately $40,000
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – At Least 20 People Displaced Following Apartment Fire in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peFOiCS_HBw Officials are still trying to account for everyone after a Northumberland County Housing Corporation apartment complex was destroyed by
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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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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
Brighton to Hold Watch Party for Olympian Hallie Clarke
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Brighton native Hallie Clarke is getting set to compete at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in
West Northumberland Curling Club Member Competing at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Kristina (Adams) Brauch of the West Northumberland Curling Club is set to play for Team Newfoundland and Labrador at