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Cobourg Police – Driver Charged After Pedestrian Struck in Parking Lot
A Cobourg driver faces a Highway Traffic Act charge after a vehicle struck a pedestrian in a parking lot. On
Northumberland OPP – Stolen Vehicle Recovered Near Hastings
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has recovered a stolen vehicle and charged one individual following
Durham Region Police – Brock Township Man Charged After Urinating on Cruiser (Name Released)
Help Solve a Crime Leads to Arrest in Police Cruiser Mischief ____________________________________________________________ A male is facing charges after assistance from a
OPP – Ontario Wide 9-1-1 Service Outage Reported – Now Stabilized
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is aware that the 9-1-1 system has largely stabilized. All OPP Provincial Communications Centres
Cobourg Police – Incidents Include Possession, Shoplifting, Warrants, Break and Enter
Three individuals are facing charges or provincial offences following separate incidents involving suspected drug use and possession. On September 11,
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland OPP – Four Commercial Motor Vehicles Placed Out of Service Following OPP/MTO Enforcement
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOKI-xJ34mg Four commercial vehicles were pulled off the road Wednesday after Northumberland OPP and Ministry of Transportation inspectors uncovered a
Durham Region Police – Arson at Funeral Home in Oshawa
Police are searching for suspects following an arson at a funeral home in Oshawa. On Monday, September 7, 2026, at
Illicit Cannabis Production Site Dismantled on Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory
More than $2.8 Million in Illicit Cannabis Seized Eight individuals charged after more than $2.8 million in illicit cannabis plants
Peterborough County OPP – Two Single Vehicle Collisions – Two Drivers Arrested for Impaired (Names Released)
Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two drivers with impaired driving
Durham Region Police – Male Arrested After Hate Motivated Incident in Port Perry (Name Released)
A 38-year-old male is facing charges after a hate-motivated incident in Port Perry. On August 30, 2026, officers from North
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Exclusive – Video – Cobourg Banker Dumped at Side of Road After 11-Months in Dubai Prison
Malnourished, sick and facing extradition to South Sudan, O’Grady says he was suddenly dumped at roadside and told ‘good
Video – Photo Gallery – A Sea of Orange in Alderville: More Than 600 Walk to Remember the Children
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3B_f2UHODLc More than 600 people filled the roads of Alderville First Nation Wednesday, September 30, in a powerful sea of
Firefighters Answer the Call — Now Ontario Will Help Pay the Bill
When the call comes in, firefighters don't get to decide whether it is worth responding. They roll. Fire trucks leave the
Video – Salmon Run Continues to Draw Crowds to Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYEAPoRnfUA The salmon are still running — and visitors are still coming to watch one of nature’s most spectacular annual
Blue Dot Northumberland Hosts Candidates on Vital Community Issues at Public Forums in Port Hope and Cobourg
Blue Dot Northumberland to Question Cobourg Council Candidates on Vital Community Issues at Public Forum Local environmental advocacy group, Blue
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Video – Photo Gallery – A Sea of Orange in Alderville: More Than 600 Walk to Remember the Children
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3B_f2UHODLc More than 600 people filled the roads of Alderville First Nation Wednesday, September 30, in a powerful sea of
Video – Salmon Run Continues to Draw Crowds to Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYEAPoRnfUA The salmon are still running — and visitors are still coming to watch one of nature’s most spectacular annual
Video – Photo Gallery – 52nd Applefest Draws Thousands to Brighton for Celebration of Harvest, Community and Local Pride
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZbbspc7niQ The apples may be at the heart of Applefest, but on Saturday it was the people, the community and
Video – Photo Gallery – Turkey Vultures Take Centre Stage as Port Hope Festival Draws Thousands
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vl-GKbBQWoI&t=2019s They came for the turkey vultures. They stayed for the music, the wildlife, the education — and, for more than
Video – A New Home for Northumberland’s History: County Archives and Museum Opens Its Doors in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0K6kd4RsC9Q&t=27s Northumberland County’s history has a new home — and it is a whole lot bigger, brighter and more welcoming. Located
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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 Cougars Edge Lindsay Muskies in Home Opener
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland It was a fresh start for the new Cobourg Cougars in front of their home fans Monday
Northumberland Jacks 16U Makes OBA Championship Tournament Debut
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland A group that began as house league baseball players four years ago, the Northumberland Jacks 16U team
Northumberland Jacks 15U Black Select Team Caps Memorable Season with Top-Eight OBA Finish
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Jacks 15U Black Select Team entered the Ontario Baseball Association championship tournament as one of
New-Look Cobourg Cougars Win OJHL Season Opener in Aurora
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Cougars opened the 2026-27 Ontario Junior Hockey League regular season Friday night with a 5-2
University Women’s Softball to be Showcased This Weekend in Cobourg
(Ontario University Softball graphic) Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Ontario University Softball is set to launch its 25th season as a league this