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Category: Police Blotter
Cobourg Police – Theft from Downtown Business (No Names Released)
A Scarborough woman has been charged with theft after police were called to a downtown business. On Wednesday, April 13,
City of Kawartha Lakes Police Service – Robbery Investigation
On Wednesday April 20, 2022, at 8:51am Kawartha Lakes Police responded to a William Street North convenience store in
Dumpster Fire in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVc1rzzJWnM Cobourg firefighters responded to a dumpster fire on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. At approximately 11:20 a.m. firefighters responded to the
Truck Knocks Out Power to Approximately 3,000 Hydro Customers in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_J6ox4F7ik&t=1s Approximately 3,000 customers of Lakefront Utilities were without power for most of the afternoon on Tuesday April, 19, 2022. At
Truck Backs Into Ditch in Hamilton Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1-p7NZB8kU A truck loaded with grain slid into the ditch east of Cobourg on Monday, April 18, 2022. The incident happened
Three People Sent to Hospital Following Collision in Hamilton Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdXr1tFlmaQ Three people were sent to hospital following a two-vehicle collision in Hamilton Township on Monday, April 18, 2022. At approximately
Cobourg Police Service Launches Community Safety Innovation Fund
Cobourg Police Service (CPS) is excited to announce the launch of a new pilot fund. As CPS works to
OPP Conduct Long Weekend Seatbelt Campaign This Weekend
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) points to three age demographics that are the least likely to buckle up based
Cobourg Police – Cobourg Man Faces Ten Charges Including Theft (No Name Released)
A Cobourg man has been charged with theft after police called to shoplifting in progress at a Cobourg business. On
Cobourg Police – Theft Over $5,000 and Warrant Arrest (Name Released)
A Montreal man wanted on a warrant for theft has turned himself in to police. In August 2020, Cobourg Police
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Video – Ginny & Georgia Are Back in Cobourg for Season 4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qNwRLrK9jU Filming is now underway for Ginny & Georgia season four. The Netflix production has been home to Cobourg since the
New Nuclear at Wesleyville — Public Comments Invited
On December 16, 2025, the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) received an Initial Project Description (IPD) from Ontario
Port Hope – 2025 Year In Review
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Now live on the Municipality of Port Hope's website – the 2025 Year In Review. A Friday-afternoon
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
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Video – Photo Gallery – Memorable Wedding Photos on Cobourg Pier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7EBaPJOqFk It was a beautiful day for a wedding on Friday, January 9, 2026 in Cobourg. A Peterborough couple came down
Video – Photo Gallery – Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto Is More Than Aquatic Life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQpReEJ-A8M There was much more than just aquatic life at Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto on Friday, January 9, 2026. Walking into
Video – Photo Gallery – What A Difference A Day Makes for Toronto Skyline
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLhcUxFr0S0 With weather changing daily, so does the skyline of Toronto. Over the course of Friday and Saturday, Today’s Northumberland was
Video – Photo Gallery – Encapsulating Wonder of Mother Nature
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75ybcjd5CBU The encapsulating beauty of the sun setting along Lake Ontario draws people in the summer and winter. Thursday (January 8,
Video – Photo Gallery – Snow Cleared from Downtown Cobourg Overnight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYPrUS11zsQ A fleet of construction vehicles including a grader, dump trucks and more rolled into downtown Cobourg shortly after midnight
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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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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
OJHL Prospect Series will have games in Cobourg and Feature Local Players
Rosters were announced recently for the Zach Hyman Ontario Junior Hockey League Prospect Series and feature a number of