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Update – Northumberland OPP – Two-Vessel Collision Leads to Serious Injuries on Lake Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNS1KmpUD1Q&t=6s (BRIGHTON, ON) - Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a two-vessel collision
Five Northumberland OPP Officers “Walk for the Wounded”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p4-F06hrq8&t=163s Five Northumberland OPP officer spent Saturday, July 16, 2022 walking 42-kilometres from Hastings to Cobourg in support Walk for
Boats Collide on Presqu’ile Bay South of Brighton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNS1KmpUD1Q Two boats collided on Presqu’ile Bay south of Brighton on Saturday, July 16, 2022 sending one person to hospital. Emergency
OFM Completes On-Site Investigation of Suspicious Fires
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAFAeR4-pAw Investigators with the Office of the Fire Marshal are still working to determine the cause of three suspicious fires
Minor Injuries Following Rollover in Brighton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-nkdWQAGWo A woman was taken to hospital with minor injuries following a rollover in Brighton on Saturday, July 16, 2022. At
Northumberland OPP, Cobourg Police, OFM Investigating Three Suspicious Overnight Fires
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gygjeGa8y_8 Two investigators with the Office of the Marshal have arrived on scene to begin their examination of three suspicious
Man Wanted on Canada Wide Warrant Was Involved In Police Pursuit with Cobourg Police
It appears that Gerald Cooper who is wanted on a Canada wide warrant has evaded Cobourg Police twice since
Quinte West OPP – Person Charged with Sexual Assault
The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges following a sexual assault investigation. On July
Cobourg Police – Person Charged with Stunt Driving
Cobourg police have charged a 41-year-old man with stunt driving. On Tuesday, July 12, 2022, police conducting speed enforcement in
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP – Youth Injured in Dirt Bike Collisioin
Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended a dirt bike collision
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Northumberland County Votes Warming Hub Will Be in Council Chambers
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Meeting in emergency session, Northumberland County council has voted to locate this winter's overnight warming room
City of Belleville Festival of Lights Kicks Off November 14
This year’s Festival of Lights is set to begin Nov. 14 with a special launch night event. Join us
Letter to the Editor/Mayor – Concerns Over Warming Hub at New Golden Plough
Dear Mayor Cleveland, I am writing to urgently express the profound concern and frustration many Cobourg residents feel about the
Port Hope to Host Exclusive Canadian Premiere of HBO’s ‘IT: Welcome to Derry’
In collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery, Ontario Creates, Port Hope Tourism, and Crave, the home of HBO in Canada,
A Decade of Hope and Resilience Celebrated at Tenth Annual Survivor Night
On Monday, October 27, 2025, first responders gathered to mark a milestone – the tenth annual Survivor Night ceremony.
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Video – Tense Moments on Highway 401 East of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6JmI72TGfk A few tense moments on Highway 401 east of Port Hope on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. At approximately 1 p.m.
Video – Blue Jays Watch Party in Port Hope for Game 2 of the World Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBGGdvSsnsg For anyone planning to watch the Blue Jays this Saturday, October 25, 2025 you’re welcome to join in on
Breaking News – Video – Unknown When Power Will Be Restored to Parts of Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuoLZWVfPj4 It’s unknown how large an area of Cobourg is impacted following a power outage late Sunday evening. At approximately 11
Demoltion Has Begun at Former Brookside Youth Centre
Buildings have started to be torn down at the former Brookside Youth Centre located at 390 King Street East
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
- 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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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
Back-To-Back Losses for Port Hope Panthers to Open PJHL Season
The Trent Hills Thunder scored three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the Port Hope Panthers 3-2
Flesch Brothers from Cobourg Representing Canada in Men’s Rugby
Cobourg’s Mason and Noah Flesch, both St. Mary Catholic Secondary School alumni, were in the starting lineup for Canada’s