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Video – Police Issue Press Release Five Days After A Pickup was Stolen from Cobourg Driveway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ai4S9DYZIa0 Five days after a pickup truck was stolen from a driveway in Cobourg, police have issued a press release. Cobourg
Quinte West OPP – Five Impaired Charges in Five Days (Names Released)
The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges in five more impaired driving investigations. Traffic
Video – Cobourg Police – Cobourg Man Charged with Assault After Person Pepper Sprayed (No Name Released)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmNleS_00GU A 36-year-old Cobourg man is facing charges after police responded to a report of assault on Monday. On August 25,
Belleville Police – Kingston Man Charged with Assault
Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 102 calls for service over a 24-hour period beginning at
Northumberland OPP – Incidents Include Fraud, Impaired, Careless Driving
Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating several incidents, including a fraud involving
Speakers Approach Police Board for Help with Parks
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Speakers at the August Cobourg Police Service Board meeting painted a vivid picture
Another Initiative Created by Cobourg Police
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland A new idea has become part of Cobourg Police Service operations, and it's known as PINE. Staff
Safer Streets Initiative Is a Win – At Least Says Cobourg Police Chief
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Chief Paul VandeGraaf had a few success stories in the Chief's Update portion
Cobourg Police – Three People Treated for Bear Spray/Pepper Spray in Cobourg in the Last 24-Hours
In the past 24 hours emergency services have responded to three people who have been sprayed with pepper or
Peterborough Police – Incidents Include Stunt Driving, Three People Charged with Impaired (No Names Released)
Media Release for Monday, August 25, 2025 Calls for Service: (Aug 22 at 8:00am – Aug 23 at 8:00am) 120 (Aug 23
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Ontario Breaks Ground on Bowmanville GO Extension
Expanded service will save families time and money, support economic growth across Durham Region and the GTHA The Ontario government
Video – Snow Covered Hydrants in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXls1Q7-S4w With the amount of snow the area has been getting it’s inevitable that fire hydrants may not be visible
Update – Clean-Up Continues After Multi-Vehicle Collision East of Trenton
Emergency services are still at the scene following a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 401 east of Trenton on Tuesday,
Victoria Park 2026 Campground Reservations Open February 2 at 9 a.m.
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Reservations launch with a new online booking system The Town of Cobourg Community Services Division is pleased
Cobourg Police Auxiliary Sgt. Duncan Walker Retires After a Half-Century Plus
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Superintended Duncan Walker was surrounded by grateful well wishers at the January meeting of the Cobourg
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Video – Snow Covered Hydrants in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXls1Q7-S4w With the amount of snow the area has been getting it’s inevitable that fire hydrants may not be visible
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
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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