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Cobourg Police Service Wraps Up May STEP Focused on High-Risk Driving Behaviours
The Cobourg Police Service (CPS) has concluded the May Selective Traffic Enforcement Project (STEP). The May STEP initiative, aligned with
Update – Durham Police – 14-Year-Old Male Charged with First Degree Murder
The victim in last Thursday’s homicide has been identified as 83-year-old Eleanor Doney. Please see the below statement issued by
Update – Peterborough Police – Peterborough Man Charged in Stabbing (Name Released)
A 33-year-old Peterborough man is facing several charges in connection with a stabbing Monday evening. As a result of the
Port Hope Police – Incidents Include Group Assault, Break and Enter, Domestic Assault (No Names Released)
Port Hope Police Investigate Group Assault On the evening of May 27, 2025, Port Hope Police responded to a report
Belleville Police – Incidents Include Attempted Murder Charge, Harassment, Mischief, Impaired
Domestic incident leads to attempt murder charge for Ottawa man On Friday, May 30th at 5:03pm, Belleville Police responded to
Peterborough County OPP – Road Rage Incident Leads to Arrest (Name Released)
Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged an individual with assault and impaired
Belleville Police – Incidents Include Shoplifting, Counterfeit Bills, Break and Enter with Firearms (Names Released)
Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 87 calls for service over a 24-hour period beginning at
Video – Durham Regional Police – Toronto Man Charged with Impaired After Fleeing Police (Name Released)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDqVPiLHOx8 A 43-year-old male is facing numerous charges after failing to stop for police in Oshawa. On Sunday, June 1, 2025,
Peterborough Police Service – Person Taken Into Custody After Stabbing
Please be aware there will be increased police presence in the area of the train tracks between George Street
Peterborough Police Service – Incidents Include, Assault, Impaired, MVC, Weapons Arrest (No Names Released)
Calls for Service: (May 30 at 8:00am – May 31 at 8:00am) 129 (May 31 at 8:00am – June 1 at
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Cobourg Council – Pilot Sidewalk Snow Removal Project Will Be Explored
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland A pilot project to provide sidewalk snow clearing for a set number of seniors will be
Let The Recruitment Commence for Cobourg Police
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland First steps have been taken in finding the Town of Cobourg's 14th chief of police, Councillor
Video – Exclusive – Transport Driver Fined $1,600 After Colliding with Fire Truck on Highway 401
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHwI91bE-7o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1D9ceFNXh0 (Today's Northumberland file photos) The driver of a transport truck that struck a Cobourg firetruck on Highway 401 nearly a
Port Hope Resident Wins $350,000 Top Prize with Instant Banco
Justin Munday of Port Hope is $350,000 richer after winning a top prize with INSTANT BANCO (Game #2516). Justin, who
Mayor Wants Criminal Activity Associated With Homelessness Gone from Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcUQM0ixTjs In a stunning interview Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland announced that he wants criminal activity associated with homelessness gone from
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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