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HKPR District Health Unit Issues Alert in Cobourg Tied to Dangerous Form of Fentanyl
Reports of overdoses in the Cobourg area, possibly due to “teal coloured fentanyl,” arecausing local health officials to raise
Durham Police – Traffic-Related Suspicious Death
Police are investigating after an injured female was found lying on a roadway. On Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at approximately
Port Hope Police – Three Arrests Made in Drug Investigation and Search Warrant
The Port Hope Police Service Criminal Investigations Bureau executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Search Warrant at a
Quinte West OPP – Investigate Motor Vehicle Theft
The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has recovered the stolen vehicle with the assistance of
Video – Northumberland OPP Cruiser Erupts In Flames in Brighton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvhMWjMdq-k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtJ89xA7DJg Two officers with Northumberland OPP escaped uninjured after their cruiser was engulfed in flames on Monday, March 8, 2021
Peterborough County OPP – Campbellford Driver Facing Charges Including Flight from Police
(ASPHODEL-NORWOOD TOWNSHIP, ON) - Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attempted to stop
Cobourg Police – Man Arrested for Theft
On the morning of March 7, 2021, police were dispatched to an address downtown Cobourg after reports of a
Cobourg Police – Three People Arrested on Outstanding Warrants
Woman arrested on warrantA woman has been arrested on a warrant held by the Cobourg Police Service.On the morning
Durham Police – SIU Called in Following Pursuit of a Stolen Police Vehicle in Whitby
The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has been called in to investigate following a pursuit in Whitby that led to
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP – Seeking Public’s Assistance
The City of Kawartha Lakes detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking the public's assistance in relation
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Brighton Councillor Bobbi Wright Announces Bid for Mayor
Brighton Councillor Bobbi Wright has officially entered the race to become the Municipality of Brighton's next mayor, announcing she
OPP Airplane Enforcement Program Takes Flight Over Civic Holiday Weekend
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is committed to saving lives and preventing serious injuries on Ontario's highways. As part
In My Opinion – Enforcement Is a Start — But It Isn’t the Solution
The increased enforcement in Cobourg's parks and surrounding areas over the past few weeks is a positive and welcome
Video – Photo Gallery – A Perfect Summer Evening Along Cobourg’s Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj5errRFCT4 There are summer evenings that seem to capture everything people love about Cobourg, and Wednesday, July 30, 2026, was
Cobourg Rotary Set to Fire Up the Grill for the 18th Annual Ribfest and Music Festival
Get ready for the smell of slow-smoked ribs, the sound of live music, and a weekend packed with family
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Video – Photo Gallery – A Perfect Summer Evening Along Cobourg’s Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj5errRFCT4 There are summer evenings that seem to capture everything people love about Cobourg, and Wednesday, July 30, 2026, was
Video – “We’re Going to Be More Proactive”: Six Weeks Into the Job, Cobourg Police Chief Chris Leather Talks Priorities, Public Safety and the Future
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIY0CNHHH_c When Chris Leather accepted the position as Chief of the Cobourg Police Service, he knew he was stepping into
Video – Cobourg Police Welcomes Return of K-9 Unit After More Than 20 Years
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKxi9_Ly3UY The Cobourg Police Service has officially welcomed back its K-9 unit, marking the return of a specialized policing resource
Video – Photo Gallery – Calder Cup Champion Blake Smith Brings Hockey’s Historic Trophy Home to Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNVQbuAlmI8 For Blake Smith, lifting the Calder Cup in his rookie professional season was a dream come true. But bringing
In My Opinion: A Cobourg Sunset and Life’s Greatest Lesson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xj0AAEEDGI4 There are some things in life that never lose their magic. For me, it's watching the sun disappear beyond Lake
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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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Cobourg Kodiaks Have Must-Win Game Saturday in Owen Sound
The Cobourg Kodiaks can earn their way into the Major Series Lacrosse playoffs with a win in their final
Jacob Hyatt Heading to National Lawn Bowling Championship
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Becoming a provincial champion was years in the making for Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club member Jacob Hyatt. The
New Cougars Coach Derek Smith Wants to Restore Team’s Standing in League and Community
(Derek Smith, left, and Ryan Ramsay, right, pictured in this Cobourg Cougars graphic) Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Derek Smith has coached against
Video – Photo Gallery – Calder Cup Champion Blake Smith Brings Hockey’s Historic Trophy Home to Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNVQbuAlmI8 For Blake Smith, lifting the Calder Cup in his rookie professional season was a dream come true. But bringing
Video – Soccer Fans Turn Pickup Truck into Outdoor Viewing Party in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhpBaIX8LTo A day at the beach in Cobourg didn't stop one group of friends and family from catching one of