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Northumberland OPP – Pembroke Man Charged Following Harassment Investigation (Name Released)
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual in connection with a harassment investigation. On
Belleville Police – Belleville Man Charged with Break and Enter (Name Released)
On April 9th, Belleville Police responded to a community organization in the city’s east end following a report of
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – Bomb Threat Prompts Evacuation at Cobourg High School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHzzzQS4mjg A “swatting” call reporting a bomb threat triggered a large-scale emergency response and evacuation at a Cobourg high school
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP – Pedestrian Fatality After Being Struck by Motorcycle
Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal collision
Belleville Police – Search Warrants Lead to Multiple Arrests (Names Released)
Search Warrants Leading to Multiple Arrests Members of the Belleville Police Intelligence and Street Crime Unit conducted a Controlled Drugs
Peterborough County OPP – Trent Lakes Man Charged After 53 Firearms and Cocaine Seized (Name Released)
An individual has been arrested and faces multiple charges after Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Peterborough/Northumberland Community Street Crime Unit
Cobourg Police – Incidents Include Voyeurism, Assault (No Names Released)
A 53-year-old Cobourg man has been charged following a voyeurism investigation involving pinhole cameras hidden in a residence washroom. On
Coroner’s Inquest Gives Recommendations Regarding Death of Dominick Martorino
A Coroner’s Inquest has given four recommendations regarding the death of Dominick Martorino. Forty-three-year-old Martorino died on April 6, 2021
Belleville Police – Incidents Include Stolen RV, Driver Charged with Impaired, Warrants, Mischief, Assault
Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 526 calls for service beginning at 5:00 am on April
Cobourg Police – Incidents Include Intimate Partner Violence, Port Hope Man Charged with Evading Police (No Names Released)
A 39-year-old man is facing charges after an investigation into intimate partner violence. On March 26, 2026, police opened an
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Brighton Councillor Bobbi Wright Announces Bid for Mayor
Brighton Councillor Bobbi Wright has officially entered the race to become the Municipality of Brighton's next mayor, announcing she
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
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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