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Durham Region Police – Child Suffers Injuries After Coyote Attack in Whitby
A 2-year-old has suffered injuries after an unprovoked coyote attack in Whitby. On Sunday, July 5, 2026, at approximately 8:30
Security Clears Cobourg’s East Pier Over Ongoing Drug Safety Concerns
What should have been a peaceful summer evening stroll along Cobourg's east pier ended with security guards asking visitors
E-Scooters Remain Illegal on Cobourg Roads as Town Stays Out of Provincial Pilot Program
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Despite their growing popularity across Ontario, and what might be a surprise to electric scooters owners
Peterborough County OPP – Drowning In the Otonabee River
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with EMS and
Peterborough Police – Incidents Include Assault Arrest, Warrant Arrest (No Names Released)
Warrant Arrest Two people wanted in connection with an incident early Thursday morning were arrested late Thursday night. At approximately 12:06
Durham Region Police – Four Arrested After $1.9 Million Cheque Fraud Investigation in Uxbridge (Names Released)
Three males and one female are facing multiple charges after a $1.9 million cheque fraud investigation in Uxbridge. On Monday,
Durham Region Police – Male Arrested After Multi-Theft Investigation in Bowmanville and Oshawa (Name Released)
A male is facing charges following an investigation into multiple Home Depot thefts in Bowmanville and Oshawa. In May 2026,
Peterborough Police – Markdale Man Believed To Have Drowned in Beavermead Park
Emergency Services (police, fire, paramedics) were called to Beavermead Park beach Friday, July 3, 2026. Upon arrival around 7:43 pm
Exclusive – Video – Photo Gallery – Minor Copper Theft Results in Major Cleanup Costs for Lakefront Utilities
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19yBz0-w41o&t=137s What appeared to be a minor copper theft has resulted in a massive environmental cleanup that could ultimately cost
Northumberland OPP – Incidents Include Impaired Charge, Weapons Charge, Harassment Charge
Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a number of individuals in unrelated
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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
Rhinovirus Outbreak Declared Over at Golden Plough Lodge
Golden Plough Lodge has announced that the Rhinovirus outbreak at the long-term care home has officially been declared over. In
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 – Police Investigating Suspicious Porta-Potty Fire in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P32MZQhnaOA Cobourg Police are investigating after a portable toilet was deliberately set on fire late Monday night. Cobourg Fire Department crews
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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
Video – Wrong-Way Drivers Continue to Create Safety Concerns on Cobourg One-Way Street
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gNd5H1z6ek Another weekend brought another wave of motorists travelling the wrong way on one of Cobourg's downtown one-way streets. In approximately
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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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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
Local Players, Coach Part of New GMHL Team in Brighton
By Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League will have a second team in Northumberland County for
World-Class Achievement Recognized at Annual CDSHF Induction
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland A seventh contingent of star athletes has been inducted into the Cobourg and District Sports Hall
Marc Mercier’s Hockey Journey from Timmins to Toronto, Cobourg and Cambridge Too
By – David McPherson/Ontario Hockey Association COLLINGWOOD, ON – Ontario Hockey Association Chairman Marc Mercier and Ontario Junior Hockey League