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Video – Vehicle Rollover in Cobourg’s East End
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dn40croyAJM Emergency services responded to a vehicle rollover in Cobourg on Thursday, October 9, 2025. At approximately 7 a.m. emergency services
Video – Vehicle Collides with Cement Truck in Harwood
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uem4iyOc7xE One person was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries after a vehicle slammed into the back of a
Belleville Police – Incidents Include Family Dispute, Breach of Probation
Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 100 calls for service over a 24-hour period beginning at
Durham Region Police – Community Safety Alert for High Risk Offender
Matthew Donald ADLAM has been released after serving his sentence for a number of sexual assault related offences and
Durham Police – Victim in Life Threatening Condition After Unprovoked Assault in Oshawa
A male is in custody after an assault in Oshawa that left the victim in life-threatening condition. On Monday, October
Port Hope Police – Incidents Include Missing Persons Located, Port Hope Man Charged with Mischief
Missing Persons Safely Located On October 3, 2025, Port Hope Police received a report of a missing person who had
Cobourg Police – 91-Year-Old Victim of Distraction Theft
The Cobourg Police Service (CPS) encourages the public to take precautions after receiving a report of a distraction theft
Cobourg Police – Incidents Include Breach, Fail to Comply, Trespassing, Driving Under Suspension (No Names Released)
A 34-year-old Cobourg woman was arrested for breaching her Conditional Sentence Order. On Friday, October 3, 2025, at approximately 11:20
Peterborough County OPP – Havelock Man Arrested in Stabbing (Name Released)
The Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended an address on Blairton Road regarding an assault. On
Peterborough County OPP – Victim of Fraud Contacts Police
The Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have received a report of a fraud that has
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Cobourg Police Services Board Re-Elects Chair and Vice-Chair
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland At its first meeting of 2026, the Cobourg Police Services Board meeting re-elected Adam Bureau as
OPP – Charges Laid Following Investigation Into Fraudulent Commercial Driver Examinations (Names Released)
Eight people are facing a combined 24 charges under the Criminal Code following an investigation into fraudulent activities related
No Serious Injuries Following Multi-Vehicle Collision East of Trenton on Highway 401
Emergency services have been dealing with numerous collisions throughout the area on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Collisions have been reported
Video – Photo Gallery – It’s a True Canadian Winter As The Snow Just Keeps Coming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7QB_1trMZg It maybe wasn’t as bad as what it was predicted to be, but we still got slammed with another
Exclusive – Fentanyl Found in Victoria Hall in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PODBTqJcCc0 A random test confirmed traces of Fentanyl found in the men and women’s washrooms of Victoria Hall on Monday,
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Video – Photo Gallery – It’s a True Canadian Winter As The Snow Just Keeps Coming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7QB_1trMZg It maybe wasn’t as bad as what it was predicted to be, but we still got slammed with another
Breaking News – Video – Home Destroyed by Fire in Municipality of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbwv06v0LGw A family is homeless after fire destroyed their home in the Municipality of Port Hope on Sunday, January 25,
Video – Fast and Furious Take Part in a Fun Day on Rice Lake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44nqO6QNDkQ The chilly temperatures didn’t stop a number of people heading to Bewdley on Saturday, January 24, 2026 for some
Peterborough County OPP – Four Firearms and Over Two Kilograms of Fentanyl Seized (Names Released)
Seven people are facing several charges after the seizure of a large amount of illicit drugs and four handguns. In
Video – Photo Gallery – A Memorable Canadian Winter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DYIR5kDtiE Another dousing of the white stuff kept emergency services busy throughout Northumberland County on Monday, January 19, 2026. Numerous vehicles
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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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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
Local Players in OHL U16 Showcase in Peterborough This Week
Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan will compete Tuesday and Wednesday at the Ontario Hockey League’s U16 Top Prospects Showcase
Current Competes at World Cross Country Running Championships, Signs Nike Contract
Kate Current, originally from Precious Corners just north of Cobourg, competed for Canada in the mixed relay at the
Cobourg Cougars Head Into New Year with Lengthy Losing Streak
The Cobourg Cougars junior A hockey club will look to reverse its fortunes after the calendar flips to 2026. Following
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