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Cobourg Police – Incidents Include Theft, Driver Charged with Impaired (No Names Released)
A 25-year-old Cobourg man is facing charges after police responded to a theft. On Friday, March 13, 2026, at approximately
Local Consumption and Treatment Services Site Expected to Close as Funding Ends
Lakelands Public Health Continuing to Work Collaboratively on Drug Poisoning Crisis Lakelands Public Health recognizes the significant role community organizations
Video – Windy, Wet Weather Is Upon Us
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ps8sYa-R54U The snow seems to be gone for now, but there is always something to talk about when it comes
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Shine Bright and Advance to First GMHL Championship Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOZASJUwiYQ The Northumberland Stars are headed to the Russell Cup championship series for the first time in franchise history after
Ontario Taking Action to Protect Local Communities and Break the Cycle of Addiction
Province ending funding for all drug injection sites in communities with a HART Hub As part of the government’s plan
Belleville Police – Incidents Include Warrants, Driver Charged with Impaired (Names Released)
Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 207 calls for service beginning at 5:00 am on March
Port Hope Police – Wanted Female Arrested (No Name Released)
On Sunday, March 14, 2026, police were contacted by a resident who advised that her daughter had attended her
Ontario Takes Next Step to Build New Jail in Brockville
Province issues Request for Qualifications for the Brockville Correctional Complex and St. Lawrence Valley Correctional and Treatment Centre As part
Cobourg Short Mat Bowlers Head to World Championships
(In photo from the left Mayor Lucas Cleveland, John MacKenzie, Al Bell, Laura Mounce, Bill McCollam and Peter Stuart-Sheppard) Twenty bowlers
Port Hope Health Concerns Committee – Nuclear Discussions in Port Hope Coming Events
Next Tuesday March 17, 2026, Port Hope Municipal Council will hear a presentation titled "Understanding Wesleyville" from Ralph Torrie,
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The VOS Theatre Announced the Cast of Disney’s Frozen at Their Annual General Meeting
Local students awarded the Ruth Harcourt and Garth Watson Scholarships The VOS Theatre group announced that local students Mark Nugent
Downtown Cobourg Walk Offers Snapshot of Community Life
Even a short walk around downtown Cobourg can reveal something new, especially during the busy summer months. Some sights reflect
Video – Taking A Golf Break In Victoria Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fS4t4BfRAA Friends spent a few minutes driving a few golf balls in Victoria Park on Thursday, June 18, 2026 around
Social Service Agencies Respond to Cobourg Mayor
In response to a public letter issued by Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland regarding the proposed Cobourg Parks Master Plan,
NHH Foundation Announces Most Successful Year to Date
A year of extraordinary generosity and community support made the 2025-26 fiscal year the most successful in the history
- Photo Galleries
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – Suspicious Fire at Former File Factory in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGaJ3adHi4A Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services responded to a suspicious fire at the former file factory on Cavan Street
Video – Photo Gallery – Thousands Attend North America’s Largest Historical Military Show at Canadian Tank Museum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6r4g189TDiQ The largest historical military show in North America drew thousands of visitors from around the world to Oshawa over
Video – Photo Gallery – Brighton Speedway: Racing Is a Way of Life for the Rinaldi Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiH46-vtIK8 Racing is more than a Saturday night event for the Rinaldi family — it's a way of life. As owners
Video – Photo Gallery – Five Hours with the Lawrence Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzBSeZ7ouhw Sometimes you don't intend to spend five hours working on a story — it just happens. Yesterday's event wasn't really
Video – Photo Gallery – Tall Ship St. Lawrence II Leaves Cobourg Harbour Heading for Hamilton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGwARJvrrZE The tall ship, St. Lawrence II bid farewell to Cobourg Harbour on Thursday, June 11, 2026 on its way
- Crime
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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Lauchlan Whelan Drafted by Windsor Spitfires
Cobourg’s Lauchlan Whelan was a first round pick Friday night at the 2026 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection draft
Municipality of Port Hope Receives $158,200 from Jays Care Foundation
At a Blue Jays watch party yesterday, Port Hope baseball fans, young athletes and community members received exciting news:
Video – Photo Gallery – Toronto Blue Jays Rally to Beat the Baltimore Orioles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-h87bX5jdU Over 41,000 people watched the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at the
Local Players Win Memorial Cup With Kitchener Rangers
(Pictured in graphic: Jared Woolley, top, Andrew MacNiel, bottom) Two Northumberland County hockey players are Memorial Cup champions after helping
Cobourg will still have junior A Cougars due to simultaneous OJHL franchise relocations
The Ontario Junior Hockey Hockey announced the simultaneous relocation of two member franchises Friday, including the Cobourg Cougars, ahead