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Port Hope Police Investigating Theft of Two Trailers
Port Hope Police are investigating after two trailers were stolen on Monday, September 1, 2025. The brazen thefts took place
Cobourg Police – Investigating Theft of Freightliner
The Cobourg Police Service is currently investigating the theft of a vehicle that occurred sometime on August 30 –
Port Hope Police – Port Hope Woman Charged with Impaired Driving (Name Released)
On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Port Hope Police Service received a call regarding a possible
Peterborough County OPP – Multiple Drivers Charged with Impaired (Names Released)
Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged multiple individuals with impaired over
Breaking News – Video – Aircraft Makes Emergency Landing East of Bailiboro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcHlokK_uyU A single engine aircraft that took off from Peterborough Airport made an emergency landing east of Bailiboro on Tuesday,
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP – Driver Charged with Impaired (Name Released)
Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) entered into an impaired driving
Cobourg Police – Incidents Include Impaired, Mischief, Drug Charges (No Names Released)
Cobourg Man Charged with Impaired A 21-year-old Cobourg man has been charged with impaired operation. On August 30, 2025, at approximately
Port Hope Police Lay Charges for Illegal Fishing
(Today's Northumberland file photo) On Sunday, August 31, 2025, Port Hope Police officers were dispatched to the Ganaraska River following
Quinte West OPP – Two People Charged After Fentanyl Seized in Trenton (Names Released)
A search warrant in Trenton has resulted in the seizure of dangerous drugs and the arrest of two people. Earlier
Peterborough Police – Incidents Include Road Rage Arrest, Impaired Arrest
Calls for Service: (Aug 29 at 8:00am – Aug 30 at 8:00am) 136 (Aug 30 at 8:00am – Aug 31 at
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Video – Air Canada Jet Circles Cobourg and Port Hope After Mechanical Issue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4C1NRTdm28 Residents across Cobourg and Port Hope spent much of Monday, August 3, 2026, looking to the skies as an
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Waterfront Comes Alive After Rainy Sunday
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IekhPt-4Vw What a difference a day makes. Twenty-four hours made all the difference. After a rain-soaked Sunday left Victoria Beach nearly empty,
Video – Photo Gallery – Fair Jeanne Brings a Touch of Maritime Tradition to Cobourg Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wyqUPuaWKU Despite grey skies and steady rain keeping most visitors away from Cobourg's waterfront, the Canadian brigantine tall ship Fair
Video – Photo Gallery – In My Opinion – Time for Northumberland County to Step Up in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9u-kUpFCpY (warning - video has coarse language) There is no question that police, municipal bylaw officers, and private security are doing
Cobourg Kodiaks Clinch Major Series Lacrosse Playoff Spot
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Kodiaks are headed to the Major Series Lacrosse playoffs after rallying for a 7-5 victory
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Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Waterfront Comes Alive After Rainy Sunday
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IekhPt-4Vw What a difference a day makes. Twenty-four hours made all the difference. After a rain-soaked Sunday left Victoria Beach nearly empty,
Video – Photo Gallery – Fair Jeanne Brings a Touch of Maritime Tradition to Cobourg Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wyqUPuaWKU Despite grey skies and steady rain keeping most visitors away from Cobourg's waterfront, the Canadian brigantine tall ship Fair
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Yacht Club Hosts 2026 North American 8 Metre Championships
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmhiZAlL47s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMHLPZF0R2M The best 8 Metre yachts in North America have arrived in Cobourg as the 2026 North American 8 Metre
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
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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 Clinch Major Series Lacrosse Playoff Spot
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Kodiaks are headed to the Major Series Lacrosse playoffs after rallying for a 7-5 victory
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