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Exclusive – Video – Number of Drug Poisonings in Cobourg Has Tripled Since Last Year
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PYutEWMXuI The number of people that have suffered from drug poisonings in Cobourg has tripled in the last year. In a
Kawartha Lakes OPP – Driver Charged Fail to Remain/Refuse Breath Sample
Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver for
Cobourg Police – Officer Charged Under the Police Services Act Virtual Hearing Begins
A Constable with the Cobourg Police Service (CPS) has been charged under the Police Services Act following an external
Peterborough County OPP – Charges Laid After Collision Involving Stolen Vehicle
Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision on
Kawartha Lakes OPP – Driver Charged in Fail to Remain Collision
Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged a driver
Cobourg Police – Man Arrested for Theft
On Sunday, December 12, 2021, at approximately 4:45 pm, police were dispatched to a store on Spring Street in
Driver and Dog Rescued from Overturned Transport on Highway 401 Near Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1N8E-c2Qr8 The driver of a transport and his dog were rescued when the big rig went off the road on
Cobourg Police – Man Charged with Impaired Driving
Man charged with impaired driving after police conducted a traffic stop. In the early morning hours of Friday, December 10,
R.I.D.E. Programs Well Underway in Northumberland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeVbmVKTPKY It’s that time of year for police services conducting Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere programs. On Thursday, December 9, 2021 members
Cobourg Police – Man with Knife Arrested on Warrants After Being Tasered
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIWDH8isnK4 On Friday, December 10, 2021, at 7:25 a.m., a uniformed officer on general patrol near James Street West and
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Municipality of Brighton to Transition Away from Automated Speed Enforcement Program
The Municipality of Brighton remains committed to enhancing public safety and protecting persons using its municipal roadways. In response
Members of the Canadian Armed Forces Flying in for Port Hope Remembrance Day Services
(Today's Northumberland file photo) On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, members of Branch 30 of the Royal Canadian Legion Port Hope will
Belleville Police – Adopt-a-Child / Keep Kids Warm Program Wraps Up Another Successful Season
The 2025 Adopt-a-Child / Keep Kids Warm program has officially wrapped up for the season, marking another tremendous year
Video – Enbridge Gas Ontario teams up with Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services to Reduce Fire and Carbon Monoxide Deaths through Safe Community Project Zero
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayToJV-BS5E On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, Enbridge Gas Ontario (Enbridge Gas), the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council (FMPFSC) and
Northumberland County Council Moves Warming Room One Room Over
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Since Northumberland County council decided last week to designate council chambers for this
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Video – Photo Gallery – Unveiling of National Memorial to the Fallen in Kingston
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkmA9fTa6hg A monument honouring fallen soldiers throughout Canada’s history was unveiled in Kingston on Saturday, November 1, 2025. The memorial kiosk
Video – Port Hope Man “Outraged” Over Halloween Decoration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UabMKE2QTk A Port Hope man said he’s “outraged” when he saw a Halloween decoration on his neighbours property. Jordan Knight was
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Police Hold Multi-Agency Scenario at High School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2esV8V3Xs8 Port Hope Police held a training session at Port Hope High School on Monday, October 27, 2025. Members of the
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
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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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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
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