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Second Suspicious Fire On Thomas Road East of Grafton
Firefighters responded to the second suspicious fire east of Grafton on Thursday, July 25, 2019. At approximately 3 p.m. Alnwick/Haldimand
Editorial – Cobourg Police Services Board Needs To Ask Hard Questions
Editorial - Cobourg Police issued a press release on Thursday, July 25, 2019 with the subject stating, “Safety Is
Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement Issues Media Release Concerning Rodney Starke
The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is requesting the public's assistance in locating a federal offender wanted on
Northumberland Humane Society Launches Animal Welfare Enforcement
On June 28th, 2019, the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA), discontinued enforcement of the
Public Finally Hears From Cobourg Police Regarding Rodney Starke
Press Release from Cobourg Police Media Relations Coordinator Laurie Debattista with authorization from Deputy Police Chief Paul VandeGraaf We understand
Three Fire Departments Battle Field Fire In Hamilton Township
Three fire departments battled a 50-acre field fire in Hamilton Township, north of Cobourg on Wednesday,
Exclusive – Correctional Service Canada Working Hard To Bring Rodney Starke Back Into Custody
A spokesperson with Correctional Service Canada said anyone with information on the whereabouts of 58-year-old Rodney Starke should contact
Breaking News – SIU Investigating Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Peterborough
File photo The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of 27-year-old Billy Shea last
Cobourg Police – Media Release
Man Arrested for Assault and Breach Probation 1.A police investigation found a Cobourg man arrested for assault and breaching his
Exclusive – “Very Bad Man” Is Only Missing Person For Cobourg Police At This Point
One person stated they were “shocked” when they read a missing person’s press release issued by Cobourg Police on
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Video – Power Cord Fire Causes Minor Damage to Home in Hamilton Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Icviqm6WPjU Hamilton Township firefighters quickly determined the cause for a smoke filled house was a burned power cord. Hamilton Township Fire
Video – Fire Engulfs Pickup Truck East of Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzHzGubb_Ak A pickup truck was destroyed by fire on Saturday, July 26, 2025. At approximately 4:30 p.m. Cobourg Fire Department along
Video – Photo Gallery – Protesting Homelessness Gets Heated in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwrsBeiYsDY A protest against housing got just as heated as the weather in downtown Cobourg on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Chance
Video – Cobourg Fire Department Responds to Possible Oil Leak in Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SNlOiceSmw Cobourg Fire Department took preventive measures after reports of a possible oil spill at Midtown Creek at approximately 8:30
SONG Secures Major Multi-Year Investment from the Azrieli Foundation
Sounds of the Next Generation (SONG) is thrilled to announce a major milestone in its growth: a three-year, $75,000
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Video – Photo Gallery – Protesting Homelessness Gets Heated in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwrsBeiYsDY A protest against housing got just as heated as the weather in downtown Cobourg on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Chance
Video – Photo Gallery – Piping Down The Sun Tradition Continues in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObeNtXZ8qb0 Members of the Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums are continuing their tradition of piping down the sun at Cobourg
Videos – Photo Gallery – The Cobourg Busker Festival Takes Over Downtown Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YhVqpjrR2w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzupz5Cm4UI The Cobourg Busker Festival took over downtown Cobourg on Friday, July 18, and Saturday, July 20, 2025. A number of
Video – Photo Gallery – Protest Against Mayor of Cobourg Among Other Things
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GMRAAX0VDU Approximately 20 people showed up in front of Victoria Hall to protest the Cobourg Mayor, violence and protecting the
Video – Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums Visits Seniors Homes for Outdoor Summer Concerts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BanLjB8Ciyc The Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums entertained residents at St. Peter’s Court in Cobourg on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. The
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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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Kodiaks Falls to Excelsiors in Brampton in Major Series Lacrosse Action
The Cobourg Kodiaks lost their fourth straight Major Series Lacrosse game Thursday night 16-9 to the host Brampton Excelsiors. It
Video – Tucker Williams Continues to Make Big Strides in Lacrosse Development
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESDa5eT__CA Already very accomplished for his age at 14, Baltimore’s Tucker Williams simply just loves playing lacrosse. “People say it’s the
Cobourg’s MacNiel Drafted by Montreal Canadians
Andrew MacNiel of Cobourg was selected in the sixth round, 189th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens at the 2025
Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Inducts Class of 2025
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Announced last March, a sixth group of inductees was welcomed to the Cobourg and District Sports
St. Mary Student Gets Full Hockey Scholarship
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Following graduation day at St. Mary Secondary School next week, boom! Sophie Harold is outta here