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Cobourg Police Provide Update Into Swatting Incidents
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Cobourg Police Service (CPS) is providing an update in relation to ongoing swatting investigations after
Video – Third Swatting Incident Reported at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rUi15DlqLc For the third time in a week, St. Mary Catholic Secondary School has been the target of a swatting
Video – Photo Gallery – Pickup Truck Driver Transported to Hospital After Collision With Motorhome in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LK0cJfK4jwA A pickup truck driver was taken to hospital following a collision involving a motorhome in Cobourg on Sunday (April
For the Third Time This Week Local Cobourg School Targeted by a “Swatting” Incident
(Today's Northumberland file photo) For the third time this week a local school was targeted by a “swatting” incident. On Friday,
Durham Regional Police – Police Seeking Suspect Following Voyeurism Incident at Newcastle Recreation Centre
Police are searching for a male following reports of voyeurism at a Newcastle Recreation Centre. On Thursday, April 9, 2026,
Cobourg Police – Cobourg Man Charged With Sexual Assault (No Name Released)
A 26-year-old Cobourg man is facing charges after police conducted a sexual assault investigation. In February 2026, police opened an
Port Hope Police – Project Rubicon Results in 51 Charges Following Multi-Jurisdictional Theft Investigation (No Names Released)
The Port Hope Police Service and Cobourg Police Service have concluded Project Rubicon, a joint project spanning multiple jurisdictions
Peterborough Police – Fatal Hit and Run
Officers with the Peterborough Police Service Traffic Unit are investigating after a fatal hit and run early Thursday morning. At
SIU – Toronto Police Officer Charged with Manslaughter in Connection to Niagara Falls Police-Involved Shooting
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Joseph Martino, has reasonable grounds to believe that a Toronto Police Service
Chair of Cobourg Police Services Board Issues Statement Regarding “Swatting” Incidents
As the Chair of the Cobourg Police Service Board, I feel compelled to address the deeply concerning incidents of swatting
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OPP Airplane Enforcement Program Takes Flight Over Civic Holiday Weekend
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is committed to saving lives and preventing serious injuries on Ontario's highways. As part
In My Opinion – Enforcement Is a Start — But It Isn’t the Solution
The increased enforcement in Cobourg's parks and surrounding areas over the past few weeks is a positive and welcome
Video – Photo Gallery – A Perfect Summer Evening Along Cobourg’s Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj5errRFCT4 There are summer evenings that seem to capture everything people love about Cobourg, and Wednesday, July 30, 2026, was
Cobourg Rotary Set to Fire Up the Grill for the 18th Annual Ribfest and Music Festival
Get ready for the smell of slow-smoked ribs, the sound of live music, and a weekend packed with family
Rhinovirus Outbreak Declared Over at Golden Plough Lodge
Golden Plough Lodge has announced that the Rhinovirus outbreak at the long-term care home has officially been declared over. In
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Video – Photo Gallery – A Perfect Summer Evening Along Cobourg’s Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj5errRFCT4 There are summer evenings that seem to capture everything people love about Cobourg, and Wednesday, July 30, 2026, was
Video – “We’re Going to Be More Proactive”: Six Weeks Into the Job, Cobourg Police Chief Chris Leather Talks Priorities, Public Safety and the Future
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIY0CNHHH_c When Chris Leather accepted the position as Chief of the Cobourg Police Service, he knew he was stepping into
Video – Cobourg Police Welcomes Return of K-9 Unit After More Than 20 Years
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKxi9_Ly3UY The Cobourg Police Service has officially welcomed back its K-9 unit, marking the return of a specialized policing resource
Video – Photo Gallery – Calder Cup Champion Blake Smith Brings Hockey’s Historic Trophy Home to Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNVQbuAlmI8 For Blake Smith, lifting the Calder Cup in his rookie professional season was a dream come true. But bringing
In My Opinion: A Cobourg Sunset and Life’s Greatest Lesson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xj0AAEEDGI4 There are some things in life that never lose their magic. For me, it's watching the sun disappear beyond Lake
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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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Video – Photo Gallery – Calder Cup Champion Blake Smith Brings Hockey’s Historic Trophy Home to Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNVQbuAlmI8 For Blake Smith, lifting the Calder Cup in his rookie professional season was a dream come true. But bringing
Video – Soccer Fans Turn Pickup Truck into Outdoor Viewing Party in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhpBaIX8LTo A day at the beach in Cobourg didn't stop one group of friends and family from catching one of
Local Players, Coach Part of New GMHL Team in Brighton
By Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League will have a second team in Northumberland County for
World-Class Achievement Recognized at Annual CDSHF Induction
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland A seventh contingent of star athletes has been inducted into the Cobourg and District Sports Hall
Marc Mercier’s Hockey Journey from Timmins to Toronto, Cobourg and Cambridge Too
By – David McPherson/Ontario Hockey Association COLLINGWOOD, ON – Ontario Hockey Association Chairman Marc Mercier and Ontario Junior Hockey League